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2008 Ford F-350 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford F-350 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford F-350

Steering
72
Engine
68
Brakes
17
Tires
14
Fuel System
11
Suspension
10
Powertrain
10
Wheels
7
Electrical
6
Other
4
Speed Control
4
Structure
3

10

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

07V139000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EX...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 4, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ...
Mar 9, 2017POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEEXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST, ESPECIALLY WITH ACCELERATION. SMOKE HAS A FOUL ODOR ALSO. CAN ...
Nov 14, 2016POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI NOTICED A PLUM OF WHITE SMOKE OUT THE TAIL PIPE. THAT INDICATED STEAM, WATER IN THE SYSTEM TO ME....
Nov 3, 2012POWER TRAIN,ENGINEFORD F350 WITH 6.4L DIESEL HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY...
Jul 1, 2011POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED, WITH BRAKE DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVS UP AND VEHICLE...
Aug 25, 2010POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2008 350 SUPER DUTY FORD TRUCK. I HAVE ABOUT 35,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND IN THOSE MILES I...
Mar 24, 2009POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AFTER GO...
Oct 1, 2008POWER TRAINTRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVEING DOWN RAOD
Jan 29, 2008POWER TRAINI WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD THAT MY 2008 F-350 6.4 DIESEL PICKUP HAD TWO RECALL NOTICES TO BE PERFORMED. ...
Oct 4, 2007POWER TRAINWHEN TRUCK GOES INTO REGENERATION MODE(ON DRIVE OR REVERSE) IT IS SOMETIMES VERY HARD TO KEEP IT UND...

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