2008 FORD F SERIES

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 8 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Feb 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 22, 2010
WHEN MY 08 F-250 DIESEL IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AT A CONSTANT SPEED, THEN ACCELERATE TO PASS OR GO UP A GRADE IT HAS A HESITATION AND WHITE SMOKE OR STEAM. FORD REPLACED THE CAC WITH A NEW ONE THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD THEY HOW EVER HAVE NO ANSWERS AS O... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 FORD F SERIES

8 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
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-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)
TB-08-258 Dec 29, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-08-258 Dec 29, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE00003 Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005 Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028 Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041 Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002 Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023 Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130 Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).

29 Total Recalls
391 Total Complaints
7 Investigations
13 Reported Crashes
58 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F SERIES - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 (current) 0 1
2007 0 5 View
2006 0 7 View
2005 0 12 View
2004 0 8 View
2003 1 1 View
2002 1 43 View
2001 1 54 View
2000 1 55 View
1999 0 44 View
1998 0 32 View
1997 0 55 View
1996 0 17 View
1995 0 20 View
1994 1 7 View
1993 1 7 View
1992 1 3 View
1991 0 7 View
1990 2 2 View
1989 2 3 View
1988 1 4 View
1987 0 2 View
1985 1 0 View
1984 1 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 1 View

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