2008 FORD F-450 SD
3 recalls, 105 complaints - 101 TSBs
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.
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
105 total complaints
3 crashes 7 fires 14 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| ENGINE | 11 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 20, 2024
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the oil pan was leaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Feb 25, 2009
FUEL TANK DELAMINATION LEADING TO BLOWN ENGINE X2 AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT X2. I USE NO ADDITIVES AND BUY ONLY COMMERCIAL FUEL ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.
ENGINE
Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Feb 25, 2009
FUEL TANK DELAMINATION LEADING TO BLOWN ENGINE X2 AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT X2. I USE NO ADDITIVES AND BUY ONLY COMMERCIAL FUEL ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 28, 2016
Incident date: Nov 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA... Read more
STEERING
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
ENTERED ON 10/04/2016 AT 2:45:07 PM EDT (GMT-0400) BY [email protected]: SENDER NAME: SENDER EMAIL: SUBJECT: FORD F-450 COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND ENGINE PROBLEMS COMMENTS: I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN 2008 AND DROVE IT CROSS COUNTRY TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL. AT 4,544 MILES THE RADIATOR BLE... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 4, 2016
Incident date: Sep 16, 2016
ENTERED ON 10/04/2016 AT 2:45:07 PM EDT (GMT-0400) BY [email protected]: SENDER NAME: SENDER EMAIL: SUBJECT: FORD F-450 COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND ENGINE PROBLEMS COMMENTS: I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN 2008 AND DROVE IT CROSS COUNTRY TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL. AT 4,544 MILES THE RADIATOR BLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE CONTACT REMOVED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 24, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HOWEVER, THE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH IN A SECURED POSITION. AFTER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. AFTER WATER WAS ADDED TO THE RADIATOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WATER LEAKED OUT OF THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE LEAKED RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE HOSE. IN ADDITION, THE EGR COOLER MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2016
Incident date: Jan 10, 2016
I HAVE 2008 FORD F450 WITH 60 K MILES AND RADIATOR START LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM AND IT WAS BUILDING PREASSURE ON THE TOP OF ATIFREAZE BOX AND HEAT AIR STOPED WORKING AND FORD DEALER THAT I BOUGHT FROM DISNT COVER THE WARRANTY I PAID 1400$ TO GET PROBLEM FIXED AND IT SECOND RADIATOR THAT I CHANGED FRO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE DONE ON 2008 FORD F450SD 6.4L TRUCKS ON THE BOLTS THAT ARE USED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR THE EXHAUSTS. HAVE A BOLT THAT BROKE THAT IS NOW CAUSING A WHISTLING SOUND UNDER ACCELERATION AND EXHAUST FUMES TO ESCAPE. ON THE DRIVER SIDE FOUR OTHER BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF IN TH... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE DONE ON 2008 FORD F450SD 6.4L TRUCKS ON THE BOLTS THAT ARE USED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR THE EXHAUSTS. HAVE A BOLT THAT BROKE THAT IS NOW CAUSING A WHISTLING SOUND UNDER ACCELERATION AND EXHAUST FUMES TO ESCAPE. ON THE DRIVER SIDE FOUR OTHER BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF IN TH... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR FAULTY BOLTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ONE BOLT BROKEN OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT DEALS WITH THE EXHAUST CAUSING A WHISTLING SOUND UNDER ACCELERATION. FOUR BOLTS BROKE OFF ON THE DRIVER SIDE THAT GO INTO THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. IMPOSSIBLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 30, 2015
Incident date: May 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPMS GAUGE STARTED TO FLUCTUATE ABNORMALLY AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTED TO SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2015
I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AFYER STOPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND LOSS POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TURBO PRESSURE GAUGE DROPPED. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT A MANAFOLD BOLT HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED A BAD EXHUAST LEAK. REPAIR COST WAS $3500. I DROVE TH... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2015
I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AFYER STOPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND LOSS POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TURBO PRESSURE GAUGE DROPPED. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT A MANAFOLD BOLT HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED A BAD EXHUAST LEAK. REPAIR COST WAS $3500. I DROVE TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2015
I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AFYER STOPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND LOSS POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TURBO PRESSURE GAUGE DROPPED. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT A MANAFOLD BOLT HAD BROKEN WHICH CAUSED A BAD EXHUAST LEAK. REPAIR COST WAS $3500. I DROVE TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2015
Incident date: Mar 14, 2015
WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS.TRUCK ONLY USED TO HAUL DRINKING WATER. THAT IS WHY THE MILEAGE IS LOW. IN MARCH WE SMELLED GASOLINE IN DRIVE BUT WE HAVE SEVERAL CARS AND COULDN'T PINPOINT PROBLEM OR SEE GAS ON GROUND. WE HAD FILLED UP THE TRUCK AND THOUGHT MAYBE SOME GAS HAD SPILLED. AFTER THAT WE HAD SEVER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Jun 18, 2014
2008 FORD F450 CREW CAB. CONSUMER STATES CAR HAD TWO MAJOR MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO AND ENGINE BLEW OUT FIVE DAYS APART. *JB
STEERING:COLUMN
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BOLT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME DETACHED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND AFTER ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND... Read more
STEERING
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BOLT IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME DETACHED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND AFTER ENGAGING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 27, 2014
Incident date: Nov 21, 2014
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN SUDDENLY FELT TRUCK VIBRATION. AS I PULLED OFF TO EXIT - HEARD AND FELT WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDERNEATH. WHEN GOT OUT TO LOOK UNDERNEATH, NOTED THAT HALF OF THE TRANSFER CASE WAS GONE; THERE WAS OIL SPILLED ALL OVER THE GROUND AND GEARS LAYING ON TOP OF T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
2008 FORD F-450 BASED TYPE I AMBULANCE. CONTACT ALLEGES THAT IMPROPER MANUFACTURING OF 6.4L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER NUMBER 8 RESULTED IN REDUCED COMPRESSION AND EXCESSIVE BLOW BY OF COMBUSTION GASES AND PARTICULATE MATTER. REPORTED CONSEQUENCE INCLUDES ENGINE STALL, REDUCED POWER, NO STAR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Sep 17, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
2008 FORD F-450 BASED TYPE I AMBULANCE. CONTACT ALLEGES THAT IMPROPER MANUFACTURING OF 6.4L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER NUMBER 8 RESULTED IN REDUCED COMPRESSION AND EXCESSIVE BLOW BY OF COMBUSTION GASES AND PARTICULATE MATTER. REPORTED CONSEQUENCE INCLUDES ENGINE STALL, REDUCED POWER, NO STAR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 20 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
I TRAVEL FOR WORK AND DRIVE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING OCCUR IN MORE MODELS THAN I CAN REMEMBER. VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. ROOT CAUSE: THE ELEVATION / SPACING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR. OPERATOR ERROR CONTR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 30, 2014
Incident date: Feb 1, 2004
I TRAVEL FOR WORK AND DRIVE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF RENTAL CARS. I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING OCCUR IN MORE MODELS THAN I CAN REMEMBER. VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. ROOT CAUSE: THE ELEVATION / SPACING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR. OPERATOR ERROR CONTR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2014
VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT CRUISING SPEED. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNINGS, THE ENGINE JUST QUIT, DISABLING THE VEHICLE IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. THE DEALER REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DUE TO WIRES SHORTING THE ENGINE AFTER THE IN... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2014
VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT CRUISING SPEED. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNINGS, THE ENGINE JUST QUIT, DISABLING THE VEHICLE IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC. THE DEALER REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DUE TO WIRES SHORTING THE ENGINE AFTER THE IN... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 10, 2014
Incident date: Jan 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE CORRODED, THE OIL COOLER WAS CLOGGE... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 21, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS HAULING A TRAILER AT 60 MPH UPHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH INDEPENDENTLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
May 6, 2013
Incident date: Jun 29, 2012
2008 FORD F-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RADIATOR FAILURE AND DENIED WARRANTY CLAIM. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING A 27-FOOT TRAILER, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT FROM NORMAL TO COMPLETELY HOT, AND A DIGITAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE LIT UP. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 10, 2013
Incident date: Oct 23, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH PULLING A HORSE TRAILER, TRANSFER CASE BLEW UP, BREAKING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, WHICH WIPED OUT THE BRAKE LINES, TRAILER BRAKE LINE AND THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AND LINES. HAD NO POWER OR BRAKES. HAD FORD FIX THE TRUCK, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE F... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2013
Incident date: Oct 23, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH PULLING A HORSE TRAILER, TRANSFER CASE BLEW UP, BREAKING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, WHICH WIPED OUT THE BRAKE LINES, TRAILER BRAKE LINE AND THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AND LINES. HAD NO POWER OR BRAKES. HAD FORD FIX THE TRUCK, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 10, 2013
Incident date: Oct 23, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH PULLING A HORSE TRAILER, TRANSFER CASE BLEW UP, BREAKING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, WHICH WIPED OUT THE BRAKE LINES, TRAILER BRAKE LINE AND THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AND LINES. HAD NO POWER OR BRAKES. HAD FORD FIX THE TRUCK, BUT THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 14, 2012
Incident date: Dec 23, 2009
MOTOR REPLACED AND/OR REBUILT BY DEALER TWICE SINCE PURCHASED. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Dec 14, 2012
Incident date: Dec 23, 2009
MOTOR REPLACED AND/OR REBUILT BY DEALER TWICE SINCE PURCHASED. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Dec 5, 2012
Incident date: Dec 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE EXPLODED, CAUSING THE PARTS AND FLUID TO SHOOT OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULD OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 4, 2012
Incident date: Jul 31, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE METAL CABLE THAT HOLD THE VEHICLE SPARE TIRE BROKE STRIKING THE HORSES THAT WERE BEING HAULED IN THE REAR TRAILER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVER UNDER THE W... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Aug 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R... Read more
STEERING
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Aug 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HE FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
FIRST TIME IT WAS MY RADIATOR, I REPLACED IT. SECOND TIME IT WAS AND INJECTOR, I HAD THAT FIXED. NOW IT IS MY TURBO AND ENGINE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER IT UNDER WANRRENTY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THESE MODELS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
FIRST TIME IT WAS MY RADIATOR, I REPLACED IT. SECOND TIME IT WAS AND INJECTOR, I HAD THAT FIXED. NOW IT IS MY TURBO AND ENGINE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER IT UNDER WANRRENTY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THESE MODELS. *TR
ENGINE
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
FIRST TIME IT WAS MY RADIATOR, I REPLACED IT. SECOND TIME IT WAS AND INJECTOR, I HAD THAT FIXED. NOW IT IS MY TURBO AND ENGINE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER IT UNDER WANRRENTY, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THESE MODELS. *TR
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 5, 2012
DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND POOR QUALITY OF THE ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR 3RD ONE INSTALLED. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THREW 3 RADIATORS IN 126 K MILES JUST CRAZY. *TR
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jun 6, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
CPSC#X1190467A. 2008 FORD F450. CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK EXPLODED. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE TRANSFER CASE HAD EXPLODED AND SENT METAL INTO MY TRANSMISSION AND BUSTED IT. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL LINE WAS CUT AND THE WIRING WAS BURNED AS WELL. THE... Read more
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 8, 2012
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TURBO HEAD WAS REPLACED. PRIOR TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Feb 2, 2011
PROBABLY AROUND 30,000 MILES MY FORD F450 STARTED HAVING THE WATER IN FUEL LIGHT COME ON CONSTANTLY. I WOULD ATTEMPT TO DRAIN AND THERE WOULD BE NO WATER. RIGHT AROUND THE SAME MILEAGE THAT MY F250'S WATER IN FUEL SENSOR WENT BAD (AT 35,000 MILES), THE COMPUTER IN MY F450 HAD BEEN "RE-CALIBRATED" ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Sep 20, 2011
Incident date: Sep 12, 2011
THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND THE GLASS EXPLODED OUT OR UPWARD. SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, AS WAS SHADE THAT COVERS IT. THERE WAS A CAMPER ON THE TRUCK THAT COVERS THE CAB OF THE TRUCK, AND THERE WERE NO MARKS ON THE TRUCK OR CAMPER TO SAY A ROCK HAD SOMEH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
2008 FORD F450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY CONCERN OF AN AUXILIARY FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE FUEL TANK AND IT WAS INSTALLED ON JUNE 1, 2011. THE TANK WAS MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL AS TOOL BOXES FOR TRUCK BEDS. RECENTLY, A SINGLE BOLT ATTACHED ON THE PASSENGER ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 FORD F-450 SD
101 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 21 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 51909
Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-J
SSM 49495
Jan 27, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 48494
Jan 29, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 48157
Sep 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may
SSM 47979
May 14, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 47979
May 14, 2019
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 47009
Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46345
Jan 27, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW
TSB150164
Oct 30, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
ASI-49219
Jul 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SU
ASI-49219
Jul 1, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SU
ASI-45219
Jul 1, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DIESEL ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE KNOCKING, HARD START, CRANK BUT NO START DUE TO HEIGHT OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL THAT CAUSES EXHAUST OR INTAKE VALVES BE HUNG OPEN. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44716
Sep 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DUE TO RESTRICTIONS FROM COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, DIESEL ENGINE OIL COOLERS PRIMARILY ARE BEING REPLACED BECAUSE OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL 2008-10 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44664
Aug 1, 2014
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FORD: THERE ARE EXHAUST LEAKS, CAUSED BY WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXPERIENCE BY DIESEL ENGINE. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44534
May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
TSB-13-6-7
Jun 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-13-6-7
Jun 5, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-12-6-8
Jun 12, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE WILL LACK POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P246C AND P2463 WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *PE
ASI-22277
Mar 1, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WITH DIESEL ENGINE SUCH AS ENGINE KNOCKING, LOW POWER, EXHAUST SMOKE, LONG OR NO CRANK START AND RUNS ROUGH. *PE
TSB-11-4-22
Apr 27, 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 DURING ACCELERATION. *RM
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-11B23
Mar 7, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CR
CSP-11B23
Mar 7, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CR
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
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
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
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
TSB-10-23-6
Nov 22, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH A LACK OF POWER. HTERE MAY BE MULITPLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. 2008 F-250/350/450/550. *RM
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
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-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)
TSB-09-16-7
Dec 9, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-7
Dec 9, 2009
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-10
Dec 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE AND BUILT BETWEEN 8/3/07 AND 1/2/08 MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-10
Dec 1, 2009
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE AND BUILT BETWEEN 8/3/07 AND 1/2/08 MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-10
Dec 1, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE AND BUILT BETWEEN 8/3/07 AND 1/2/08 MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-9
Dec 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES AND BUILT PRIOR TO 8/2/07 MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
CSP-08B06
Jun 29, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2008 MODEL YEAR F SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM VENTURI TEE INSTALLATION. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS REC
CSP-08B06
Jun 29, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2008 MODEL YEAR F SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM VENTURI TEE INSTALLATION. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS REC
CSP-09B08
Feb 19, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS CAN PREMATURELY WEAR. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO CRANKCASE CAUSING OIL LEVEL TO RISE. HIGH OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS A
CSP-09B08
Feb 19, 2009
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS CAN PREMATURELY WEAR. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO CRANKCASE CAUSING OIL LEVEL TO RISE. HIGH OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS A
TSB-08-10-2
Oct 23, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE. VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 1/3/08 AND 5/5/08 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0128, P0196, P1335, P0404 AND P0406. *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
SSI-08-T-01
Jul 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SUPER DUTY: DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD S008 F SUPER DUTY VEHICLES; 6/4L DIESEL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM VENTURI TEE INSTALLATION UPGRADE. AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE RADIATOR MAY DEVELOP CRACKS FROM A REVERSE FLOW OF COO AIR/COOLANT FROM THE
20232
Apr 1, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2005-08 F250-550 SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
08-4-8
Mar 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.4L AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM RESTRICTION--SNOW--BUILT BEFORE 9/18/2007. *NJ
08-5-3
Mar 1, 2008
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
AXLE WHINE NOISE BETWEEN 50-60 MPH (80-97 KM/H) WIDE FRAME WITH PICKUP BOX--DANA S110. *NJ
20170
Mar 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008 F-SUPER DUTY 6.4L - P040D DTC WITH A LACK OF POWER OR LACK OF BOOST. *NJ
SB-20720
Mar 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SD TRUCKS; THIS NON MIL DTC WILL BE STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WHEN THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT), ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) ARE BELOW -15F (-26C) AT START UP AND ENGINE BLO
20124
Feb 1, 2008
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
2008 E-SERIES AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY - STEERING GEAR LEAK. *NJ
20127
Feb 1, 2008
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2008 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY DIESELS EXHIBITING DTC P0528 DUE TO SNOW PLOW INSTALLATION ON VEHICLES WITHOUT FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE. *NJ
20129
Feb 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2008 F-SUPER DUTY 6.4L DIESEL - MIL, P006B, P2563, P2263 WITH OR WITHOUT A DRIVABILITY COMPLAINT. *NJ
20131
Feb 1, 2008
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 F-SUPER DUTY 6.4L DIESEL - VREF CODES P1335, P0193, P0642, P0643, OR P0652. *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
07166
Dec 1, 2007
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
THE 2008 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED W/ A SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) OR GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) AND ITS FUNCTION IS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT LOADS, TYPICAL OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, BY SHUTTING DOWN CIRCUIT OPERA
07231
Nov 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HPL SERIES WRECKER APPLICATIONS. JERR-DAN *KB UPDATED 12/12/07. *NJ
20052
Nov 1, 2007
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
06221
Oct 22, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HELIX ANGLE AND TOOTH PRESSURE ANGLE COUNT AND LOOK THE SAME. INSTALLING A Z92 GEAR ON THIS TRANSMISSION WILL RESULT IN PREMATURE FAILURE. *KB UPDATED 12/12/07. *NJ
19967
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2008 F-SUPER DUTY - 6.4L AIR INDUCTION SNOW RESTRICTION. *NJ
19989
Oct 1, 2007
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2005-2008 F-SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION- CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
20020
Oct 1, 2007
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SOME 2008 F-SUPER DUTY - 6.4L DIESEL EGR VALVE AND DPF FAILURES DUE TO HIGH SULFUR DIESEL FUEL. *NJ
07192
Oct 1, 2007
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
SOME 2008 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/10/07 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE AND SINGLE REAR WHEELS (SRW), WITH A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND WITH HOTTER THAN NORMAL POWERING STEERING FLU
SI-20024
Oct 1, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FORD: DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) SIDE MARKER LAMPS LOOSE. SOME VEHICLES (F350-550 SD) EQUIPPED WITH DRW MAY EXHIBIT SIDE MARKER LAMPS THAT ARE LOOSE/FALLING OFF. IF A SIDE MARKER LAMP MUST BE REPLACED F81Z-15442-BA (RED) AND F81Z-15442-CA (AM
07238
Sep 17, 2007
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
DIESEL EXHAUST MODIFICATION ON 2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-SERIES FOR MPL SERIES WRECKERS. *NJ
004
Sep 4, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BLIZZARD SNOWPLOWS - ON 2008 FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS (SNOWPLOW HEADLAMP SWITCH OPERATION W/SNOWPLOW HEADLAMPS CONNECTED (6-PIN HEADLAMP KIT). *NJ
19918
Sep 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
(WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER) DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER WITH DTC C2806 - MY 2008 F-SUPER DUTY. *NJ
789
Aug 22, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR ALL 2008 FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS (ISOLATION MODULE). WESTERN PRODUCTS. *NJ
003
Aug 22, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ISOLATION MODULE - INSTALLATION LOCATION FOR ALL 2008 FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. BLIZZARD SNOWPLOWS. *NJ
19891
Jul 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME 2008 F-SUPER DUTY - GAS ENGINES/TORQSHIFT WITH WATER IN THE TRANSMISSION. *NJ
19891
Jul 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SOME 2008 F-SUPER DUTY - WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER WITH DTC C2806. *NJ
0707
Jun 8, 2007
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THREE FUEL INJECTORS WERE SUBJECTED TO A REVERSE POLARITY VOLTAGE DURING ENGINE TESTING THAT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE INJECTOR RESULTING IN REDUCED FUEL FLOW. THIS MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN ROUG
19807
Jun 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR INDUCTION SNOW RESTRICTION. VEHICLE OPERATED IN HEAVY SNOW CONDITIONS MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK OF POWER DURING ACCELERATION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CHECK AIR FILTER MESSAGE ON DASH. *NJ
19813
Jun 1, 2007
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INJECTOR CIRCUIT OPEN- DTC(S) P0201-P0208 WITH A MISFIRE/ROUGH RUNNING/LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *NJ
19817
Jun 1, 2007
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
2008 F-SUPER DUTY - SOFT OR INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL - PERFORM BOTH MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS TEST AND PINPOINT TEST F. *NJ
19815
Jun 1, 2007
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2008 F-SUPER DUTY - 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE - THE FUEL COOLING PUMP NOISE. *NJ
19849
Jun 1, 2007
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
UVC 15-WAY CONNECTIONS THAT ARE SECURED BY AN O-RING. *NJ
19850
Jun 1, 2007
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
DANA S110 REAR - AXLE FLUID LEAK. *NJ
19852
Jun 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER WITH DTC C2806. *NJ
19786
Jun 1, 2007
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) AND FUEL GAUGE SERVICE TIP. *NJ
07230
May 10, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MPL SERIES WRECKER APPLICATION. JERR-DAN. *KB
07229
May 1, 2007
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
RAPID FLASHING TURN LIGHTS. *KB
07228
May 1, 2007
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
AFTER MARKET FUEL TANKS. *KB
07227
May 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STANDARD DUTY CARRIER APPLICATIONS. *KB
19768
May 1, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STOP/TURN LAMP SEPARATION. *KB
19703
Apr 1, 2007
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
POWER FOLDING MIRROR. *KB
19704
Apr 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER, DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER WITH DTC C2806. *KB
19715
Apr 1, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIM - SPDJB MUST LEARN RESISTANCE VALUES OF DIMMER. *KB
19728
Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19730
Apr 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER DISPLAYED IN MESSAGE CENTER WITH DTC C2806. *KB
19612
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODE P132B. *KB
19614
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
19620
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INJECTOR CIRCUIT OPEN CODES P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208 WITH A MISFIRE / ROUGH RUNNING / LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *KB
19621
Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19622
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDS UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PCM. *KB
0791
Jun 25, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LIGHTING ON SNOW PLOW EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *KB
07910
Jun 25, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.4L-PCM UPDATE- BUILT BEFORE 7/-30/2007- INTERMITTEN P0342 AND/OR P1326, UPDATE-PTO FUNCTION, TURBO PROCTECTION, HIGH IDLE, SHIFT QUALITY AND IC. *KB UPDATED 11/05/07. *NJ
0772
Jul 25, 2007
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW -5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS. *KB
0777
Jul 25, 2007
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SMOKE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *KB
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FORD F-450 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 SD across all model years (1991, 2026).
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Total Recalls
628
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
20
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F-450 SD - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 2 | 1 | View |
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| 2024 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 2023 | 13 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 14 | 37 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 26 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | View |
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| 2007 | 2 | 19 | View |
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| 1999 | 11 | 76 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 9 | View |
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| 1994 | 3 | 3 | View |
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| 1991 | 1 | 19 | View |