2008 FORD F-350
7 recalls, 176 complaints - 23 TSBs
11T002000 Mar 15, 2011
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SO... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168.
08V344000 Jul 28, 2008
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ... Read more
08V191000 Apr 25, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 AND F-350 SINGLE REAR WHEEL, 4X4, 156 INCH WHEEL BASE PICK UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO PIECE DRIVE SHAFT FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DURING A 30 MPH FRON... Read more
Consequence
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
08V096000 Feb 28, 2008
SEATS
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE 40% SPLIT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT OR, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V541000 Nov 21, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V139000 Mar 26, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST.
Consequence
LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V140000 Mar 26, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT.
Consequence
LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
176 total complaints
13 crashes 8 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 47 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
| ENGINE | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 5 |
| WHEELS | 5 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
My 2013 Nissan Altima SV is subject to NHTSA safety recall 16V-244 for a defective hood latch that can corrode, bind, or fail. I brought my vehicle to a Nissan dealership to have the recall performed. The dealership refused to complete the recall repair and attempted to charge me, stating they coul... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
BATTERY DIED MID-DRIVE NOW THE RADIO HEAD UNIT IS IN A BOOT LOOP RENDERING ALL FUNCTIONS UNAVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 17, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
10R80 TRANSMISSION CDF DRUM FAILURE HARD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS, SPORADIC GEAR CHANGING FROM 10TH TO 1ST GEAR. CAUSING TRUCK JERK LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING PUTTING DRIVER AND PASSENGER AT RISK. WENT TO A FORD DEAL FOR ASSEMANT AND CONFIRM THAT CDF DRUM BUSHING HAS SLIPPED AND OTHER ISSUE INTERNAL COMPO... Read more
STEERING
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2025
The vehicle had multiple unresolved safety defects from the time of purchase. The radio and electrical system never functioned correctly and could not be repaired despite repeated dealer visits. The stabilizer bar failed and fell out while driving, causing loss of steering stability. The vehicle is ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
Virtual dashboard where speedometer and safety warning are displayed has stopped working. Display has completely shut down. I cannot see any critical information to drive vehicle. I contacted the dealership to address a serious safety concern that mirrors an issue already under active recall for oth... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
The vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the brand new CV half shaft while driving. Spline shear. Loss of Drive function, loss of Park function. Our local garage said the vehicle was the correct for make, model, and year for this to be a W47 recall issue. When we searched NTHSA with the ve... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Mar 1, 2025
Incident date: Mar 6, 2024
The Audi technician discovered that the rear subframe had rusted through completely, which they deemed very unsafe and recommended replacing the subframe.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 20, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
[XXX]. My 2015 silverado with the 5.3 randomly just shuts off. When slowing down and at 10 to 20 mph, the Instrument panel goes dark, the engine shuts off, no power steering or brakes and almost crashed into someone. I turn the key it starts back up, but have to reset time and date and lose radio c... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 20, 2023
Incident date: Jul 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the transmission was shifted into park(P); however, the shift to park warning light was illuminated and the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact stated that the failure had worsened. The vehicle was ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 24, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2023
Son was driving truck in a straight line when it lost all power. Although we have experienced issues during turns that I have noted before here, this is the first incident while driving in a straight line.
STEERING
May 24, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2023
Son was driving truck in a straight line when it lost all power. Although we have experienced issues during turns that I have noted before here, this is the first incident while driving in a straight line.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 24, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2023
Son was driving truck in a straight line when it lost all power. Although we have experienced issues during turns that I have noted before here, this is the first incident while driving in a straight line.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 13, 2023
Incident date: Feb 9, 2023
Car was on cruise control. While approaching traffic, attempt was made to release cruise control by braking. Brake system was locked, vehicle started accelerating and revving. Brakes would not work, had to swerve to avoid collision. Managed to fidget with the gear knob. Finally managed to gain contr... Read more
STEERING
Oct 23, 2021
Incident date: Oct 22, 2021
Power steering pump replaced with new unit. Major steering issues. Will not turn at some points. Almost caused 3 accidents on 10/22/2021. Have had front end and power steering pump replaced.
STEERING
May 30, 2021
Incident date: May 16, 2021
Death wobble and learned about class action after I had front end repaired with complete overhaul ball joints etc in January 2018 ($2100 plus dollars) by my mechanic. May 16, 2021 experienced 3 incidents of death wobble in Oklahoma City enroute toTulsa, Oklahoma. See my mechanic on June 1, 2021.
STEERING
May 13, 2021
Incident date: Apr 17, 2021
ON INTERSTATE PASSING IN LEFT LANE HIT A ROUGH PATCH TRUCKS STARTS SHAKING SO BAD I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO FLIP. COULD NOT GET TO SHOULDER SO HAD TO GO IN THE MEDIAM IT WAS NOT A FLAT SPOT IT WAS A HILL SO I WENT STRAIGHT AND NOT AT AN ANGLE IF I HAD I WOULD OF FLIPPED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. ... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 7, 2021
Incident date: Apr 2, 2021
DEATH WOBBLE-ERRATIC DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY.
SUSPENSION
Apr 7, 2021
Incident date: Apr 2, 2021
DEATH WOBBLE-ERRATIC DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY.
ENGINE
Apr 6, 2021
Incident date: Apr 1, 2021
WE WERE HAULING A LOAD OF LOGS ABOUT AN HOUR AWAY EVERYTHING WAS FINE WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK DOWN SHIFTED AND WHITE SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. WE HAD TO TRY TO GET OFF THE ROAD WHERE WE WERE THERE WAS NO WHERE TO PULL OFF AND FI... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Feb 11, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NEARLY LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DURING THE FAILURES, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 19, 2021
Incident date: Jan 15, 2021
DRIVING THRU TOWN 25MPH OR LESS TURNING ONE CORNER FINE THEN ANOTHER CORNER THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND ONLY STEERING WHEEL TURNED.MY TRUCK WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE ROCK WALL DAMAGED HOOD FENDER,BUMPER,HEADLIGHT BEZEL AND LIGHTS DRIVER WHEEL, AND WHEN DIAGNOSED THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IT WAS THE STEERIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jan 19, 2021
Incident date: Jan 15, 2021
DRIVING THRU TOWN 25MPH OR LESS TURNING ONE CORNER FINE THEN ANOTHER CORNER THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND ONLY STEERING WHEEL TURNED.MY TRUCK WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE ROCK WALL DAMAGED HOOD FENDER,BUMPER,HEADLIGHT BEZEL AND LIGHTS DRIVER WHEEL, AND WHEN DIAGNOSED THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IT WAS THE STEERIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
WHEELS
Jan 19, 2021
Incident date: Jan 15, 2021
DRIVING THRU TOWN 25MPH OR LESS TURNING ONE CORNER FINE THEN ANOTHER CORNER THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AND ONLY STEERING WHEEL TURNED.MY TRUCK WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE ROCK WALL DAMAGED HOOD FENDER,BUMPER,HEADLIGHT BEZEL AND LIGHTS DRIVER WHEEL, AND WHEN DIAGNOSED THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IT WAS THE STEERIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Nov 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2020
DEATH WOBBLE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF BUMPS OCCUR CONSECUTIVELY CLOSE TOGETHER,THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WOBBLE IF YOU ABRUPTLY STOP,IT'S WORSE IF YOUR ON A TRANSITION RAMP TO ON COMING TRAFFIC.
STEERING
Nov 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 21, 2020
DEATH WOBBLE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF BUMPS OCCUR CONSECUTIVELY CLOSE TOGETHER,THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WOBBLE IF YOU ABRUPTLY STOP,IT'S WORSE IF YOUR ON A TRANSITION RAMP TO ON COMING TRAFFIC.
SUSPENSION
Sep 21, 2020
Incident date: Sep 20, 2020
I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-350 THAT I EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT, SHUDDERING, VIBRATION AT APPROXIMATELY 75 M.P.H. ON INTERSTATE-75 YESTERDAY, 09/19/2020, THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH. I LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY, MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE AND ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME, DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I FIRMLY BELIEV... Read more
STEERING
Sep 21, 2020
Incident date: Sep 20, 2020
I HAVE A 2008 FORD F-350 THAT I EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT, SHUDDERING, VIBRATION AT APPROXIMATELY 75 M.P.H. ON INTERSTATE-75 YESTERDAY, 09/19/2020, THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH. I LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY, MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE AND ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME, DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I FIRMLY BELIEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 24, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEACH FORD LOCATED AT (2717 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TA... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: Mar 24, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEACH FORD LOCATED AT (2717 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 24, 2020
Incident date: Jun 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2020
Incident date: Sep 18, 2019
CRUSE CONTROL SWITCH ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKING. SWITCH BODY APPEARED RUSTY, WHILE THE SWITCH NEXT TO IT ON THE MASTER CYLINDER DID NOT. VEHICLE IN MOTION, DESCENDING DRIVEWAY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ALL BRAKING ACTION... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 22, 2019
Incident date: May 11, 2019
HAD THE TRUCK OVER HEAT MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AND ALSO THE RADIATOR ON LONG WITH THE OIL COOLANT CONTAINER. HAS A TICKING SOUND AND HAS NOT YET GONE AWAY. HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO SINCE I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AN... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 25, 2019
Incident date: Jun 22, 2019
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH, ON OPEN HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT, AND ON CRUISE CONTROL, MY SUN ROOF EXPLODED. IF I HAD NOT HAD THE SUN SHADE PULLED CLOSED, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWERED IN GLASS! I HAD A TRUCK CAMPER ON THE TRUCK AT THE TIME, HOWEVER, I'VE DRIVEN TENS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES WITH THIS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 13, 2019
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE AND I HEARD A LOUD 'POP' WHICH FELT LIKE THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE AND THEN IT SANK TO THE FLOOR, I POPPED THE HOOD AND SAW BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS PART---"SWITCH ASSY - FORD... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 20, 2019
Incident date: Mar 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, BOUNCED, AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED SCHULTZ FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 80 NU-304, NANUET, NY 10954, (877) 724-8589) AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 20, 2019
Incident date: Mar 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, BOUNCED, AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED SCHULTZ FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 80 NU-304, NANUET, NY 10954, (877) 724-8589) AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE W... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2019
HAD JUST BACK THE VEHICLE IN CUT IT OFF, HALF AN HOUR LATER IT WAS IN FLAMES, BURNT EVERYTHING IN THE MOTOR AND FRONT OF TRUCK UP. *DT*JB *DT*JB *DT*JB *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 17, 2019
Incident date: Feb 13, 2019
HAD JUST BACK THE VEHICLE IN CUT IT OFF, HALF AN HOUR LATER IT WAS IN FLAMES, BURNT EVERYTHING IN THE MOTOR AND FRONT OF TRUCK UP. *DT*JB *DT*JB *DT*JB *TR
Fire
ENGINE
Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Dec 7, 2008
FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE 6.4 DIESEL AS MUCH AS THESE TRUCKS COST HARD WORKING AMERICANS, PAY CLOSE TO 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A PICKUP TRUCK THEN HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER 15 THOUSAND TO FIX THE MOTOR DUE TO IT NOT BEING BUILT CORRECTLY, JUNK RODS, HEAD BOLTS, HEADS, TURBOS, OIL LEVEL BE... Read more
STEERING
Nov 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 6, 2018
JUST GOT ON THE ON RAMP TO GET ON THE FREEWAY WHEN LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE TRUCKS POWERSTEERING. I WAS GOING MAYBE 35-45MPH BUT HAD TO SLOW DOWN. TOOK TO THE FORD DEALER THE REPLACED THE GEARBOX WITH A REMANUFACTURED GEARBOX AND DID THE SAME THING ON MY SECOND TRIP. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AS THIS IS ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 26, 2018
THE STEERING IS HARD TO TURN I HAVE TO WRESTLE WITH IT VERY OFTEN..
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE... Read more
STEERING
Apr 16, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE... Read more
STEERING
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Jan 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A BRIDGE. THE CRASH OCCURRED ON JANUARY 11, 2018. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL AT... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2018
WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH IF A BUMP OR POTHOLE IS HIT THE TRUCK BOUNCES OR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AT THE FRONT. THE TRUCK HAD PREVIOUSLY DONE IT ONE OTHER TIME. THIS TIME THE TRUCK WAS TRAVEING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY BOUNCING AND WEN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 10, 2018
Incident date: Feb 8, 2018
THE TRUCK SHAKES A LOT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS ON THE ROAD , AROUND 60 MPH .
STEERING
Feb 10, 2018
Incident date: Feb 8, 2018
THE TRUCK SHAKES A LOT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS ON THE ROAD , AROUND 60 MPH .
SUSPENSION
Feb 5, 2018
Incident date: Feb 3, 2018
AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND ATTEMPT TO GET OUT OF CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS IS BRING THE VEHICLE SPEED DOWN TO UNDER 20 MPH. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN OCCURRING SPORADICALLY ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN CONSISTENTLY WORSE. IT IS SO SEVER THAT I H... Read more
STEERING
Feb 5, 2018
Incident date: Feb 3, 2018
AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND ATTEMPT TO GET OUT OF CONTROL. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS IS BRING THE VEHICLE SPEED DOWN TO UNDER 20 MPH. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN OCCURRING SPORADICALLY ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN CONSISTENTLY WORSE. IT IS SO SEVER THAT I H... Read more
STEERING
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 17, 2018
THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED MAKING A NOISE. THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. I FILLED IT UP ABOUT 100 MILES LATER. STEERING WHEEL STARTED HAVING A LOT OF PLAY IN IT BEFORE TURNING THE WHEELS. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I HAD TO CALL A ROLLBACK TO CARRY... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 FORD F-350
23 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
PC-01.12.2016
Jan 12, 2016
010000 STEERING
In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside feedback, the followi
TSB-13-12-22
Jan 8, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0713 AND/OR P0710 REGARDING TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2008-2009 F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD, 2008-2010 F-250, F-350, 2008-2011 E-350, E-45
08B03
May 4, 2011
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 08B03. CERTAIN 2008 MODEL F-350, 4X4, 10,001 LBS AND OVER GVW, 156 WHEEL BASE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-PIECE D
TSB-11-4-15
Apr 19, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE DURING ACCELERATION. *RM
CSP-11B24
Apr 14, 2011
190000 TIRES
FORD: SOME CONTINENTAL TIRES MIGHT HAVE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR THE POSSIBLE TREAD DETACHMENT. 2008-2009 F250/F350. *RM UPDATED 8/3/11. *PE
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769
Mar 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
CSP-10M05
Sep 23, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
CSP-10M05
Sep 23, 2010
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
CSP-10M05
Sep 23, 2010
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
SB-21434
Jul 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SUPPLY/RETURN LINES INSTALLATION AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP-REVISED WASHER FOR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L ENGINES. WHEN INSTALLING SUPPLY OR RETURN LINES AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP ON DIESEL ENGINES, DO NOT USE THE BONDED STYLE WASHER (W302870)
SB-21410
Jul 1, 2010
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH 6.4L ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH, SMOKES, OR NO START DUE TO GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL. GASOLINE/ALCOHOL LACK THE LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUEL AND WILL CAUSE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. *PE
SB-21410
Jul 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH 6.4L ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH, SMOKES, OR NO START DUE TO GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL. GASOLINE/ALCOHOL LACK THE LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUEL AND WILL CAUSE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. *PE
TSB-08-18-6
Sep 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD TRUCK: SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION DUE TO LOW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). *PE
08-4-12
Mar 1, 2008
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SLOW FUEL FILL--MIL ON WITH DTC P0191. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
07231
Nov 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HPL SERIES WRECKER APPLICATIONS. JERR-DAN *KB UPDATED 12/12/07. *NJ
07230
May 10, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MPL SERIES WRECKER APPLICATION. JERR-DAN. *KB
19715
Apr 1, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIM - SPDJB MUST LEARN RESISTANCE VALUES OF DIMMER. *KB
07512
Jun 8, 2007
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SLOW FUEL FILL. *KB
FORD F-350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).
116
Total Recalls
6,535
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
347
Reported Crashes
205
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
FORD F-350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 119 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 237 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 721 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 304 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 729 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 291 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 289 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 150 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 110 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 252 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 204 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 7 | 176 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 56 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 206 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 170 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 216 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 140 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 181 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 367 | View |
| 1999 | 13 | 531 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 188 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 191 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 126 | View |
| 1993 | 9 | 129 | View |
| 1992 | 7 | 74 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |