Major Problems with 2008 Ford F-350 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Ford F-350

2008 Ford F-350 FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 2500 miles

2008 Ford F-350 EXHAUST SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 60624 miles

2008 Ford F-350 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 17813 miles

Browse 2008 Ford F-350 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford F-350 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING two issues really: a sloppily installed valve cover gasket on the right valve cover causing fluid leakage. the second is	38 ~ 76459 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after parking my ford f-350 crew cab 4x4 with a v-10 engine i exited the vehicle and circled around to...	15 ~ 61200 miles
ENGINE leased ford 350 truck on 10/23/08. noticed strange smell in the cab when idling or when heater or air conditioner...	13 ~ 78945 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was slowing down to make a left hand turn and i completely lost the ability to steer. i could...	9 ~ 81188 miles
SUSPENSION two issues really: a sloppily installed valve cover gasket on the right valve cover causing fluid leakage. the second is	9 ~ 62245 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING two issues really: a sloppily installed valve cover gasket on the right valve cover causing fluid leakage. the second is	5 ~ 24485 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM getting on freeway and trying to reach and maintain posted speed limit. vehicle started sputtering then check engine light came...	4 ~ 122275 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the moon roof track on my ford f-350 (2008) failed after about 5 years. i had it replaced at jim...	4 ~ 64108 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator leak. *tr...	4 ~ 66789 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the vehicle has treadways tempra trailcutter radial rt tires size 30570r16 (na). ever...	4 ~ 109750 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. on june 4 2008 while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly shut...	4 ~ 19531 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have tires replaced when...	3 ~ 109000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving my 2008 f-350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45 mph for approx 2 miles received message " "stop...	3 ~ 68143 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER excessive white smoke out of exhaust especially with acceleration. smoke has a foul odor also. can hear a knocking sound...	2 ~ 26560 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph another vehicle crashed into...	2 ~ 52000 miles
POWER TRAIN ford f350 with 6.4l diesel had check engine light (cel) illuminate while driving. engine immediately slowed to idle (800rpm) and...	2 ~ 44633 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES 2008 ford f-350. consumer writes in regarding partial reimbursement for replacement tires *tgw the consumer is requesting the remaining refund	2 ~ 29000 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have tires replaced when...	2 ~ 85000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal location and depressing vehicle's brake pedal and gas pedal at the same time. street department workers wearing proper...	2 ~ 14407 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 3 times in the last 6 months my ford f350 has shut down while i am driving it locks me...	2 ~ 57625 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2008 ford 350 sd accelerated 2 different times at very high speed. could not stop it either time. had too...	2 ~ 7838 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact heard a humming noise coming from the power steering. he discovered...	2 ~ 45000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER driving down the road at 65 mph on open highway going straight and on cruise control my sun roof exploded....	1 ~ 80200 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold detached from the head of...	1 ~ 53000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated and the contact...	1 ~ 81000 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that the rear middle seat belt was broken. the...	1 ~ 55000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i tried to accelerate onto interstate 85 n from exit 57 in opelika al during very busy traffic conditions and...	1 ~ 70000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS monday january 3 2011 we were driving on a rural road in route to sharps chapel tennessee when the right...	1 ~ 18000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2008 ford f-350 4x4 that is experiencing a bad wobble when i hit a bump in the...	1 ~ 86000 miles
VISIBILITY i bought my 2008 f350 truck from carbon ford on april 25 2010. at the time the truck had after...	1 ~ 57375 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER purchased a new 2008 ford f-350 and found out from a friend that there are two recalls on my truck	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. while driving 60 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from...	1 ~ 47000 miles
SEATS i purchased my 2008 ford f350 in august 2007 and have not received any of the 5 recalls from ford....	1
STRUCTURE june 25 2007 we were in montana and had just come down from approx. 14 000 ft. pass closed sun...	1 ~ 2500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS june 25 2007 we were in montana and had just come down from approx. 14 000 ft. pass closed sun...	1 ~ 2500 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2008 ford 350 diesel pick up. consumer expresses discontent with ford motor company *tgw the consumer stated the engine locked...	1 ~ 19300 miles

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