2008 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

255

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 FORD F-250

The 2008 FORD F-250 has received a total of 255 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:TREAD/BELT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (79 complaints), Suspension (31 complaints), and Engine (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 FORD F-250

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 FORD F-250, potentially affecting up to 577,162 vehicles.

Recall 11T002000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 390,657 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN...

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.

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Recall 08V191000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

| 64,754 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 FRONTAL IMPACT INTO A RIGID BARRIER, THE FUEL TANK...

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.

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Recall 08V096000 — SEATS

| 87,515 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME.

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....

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Recall 07V541000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 45 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 07V140000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

| 1,022 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 07V139000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 33,169 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2008 FORD F-250

255 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 79 5 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 31 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 18 2 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 15 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 11
Power Train
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11716602 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
All the fiberglass Bkack trim and the Gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. I havee owned this Truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since I only use it for towing the camper I have ignored the issue for sure this very inconvenient to sell a vehicle with only 87k because of the manufactur cheap trim or other oweners didn't complain and ignored the issue. I have not taken the Truck to the Ford dealer because I have know doubt in my mind that they will tell me it's an 18 years old vehicle get another one. Yes I have the vehicle available for inspection at anytime. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my complaint.
#11707066 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | | N/A miles
What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but am happy to let them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, camera simply stopped working around aug-25. I want you to make them include older year models in this recall. I purchased this vehicle from Vic Bailey Ford Spartanburg SC, financed for 72 months to pay off Jan-1-26. *If ford can sell it, and get financed, when still in the process of paying off, this truck SHOULD get the same considerations as newer ones when there is identical issues.
#11707066 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but am happy to let them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, camera simply stopped working around aug-25. I want you to make them include older year models in this recall. I purchased this vehicle from Vic Bailey Ford Spartanburg SC, financed for 72 months to pay off Jan-1-26. *If ford can sell it, and get financed, when still in the process of paying off, this truck SHOULD get the same considerations as newer ones when there is identical issues.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered, after checking the Carfax report, that the mileage was 182,000.
#11673254 | TIRES | | N/A miles
Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires LT275/70R18 D1 I purchased these tires on 11/08/2019. My truck had 166,736 miles it now has around 202,000. I experienced a blow out where the total tread separated from the rear driver side side walls. The tread separated piece was in one piece. As if a re-tread tire. It caused extensive damage to my rear quarter panel among a list of other damaged parts. The tread was on the tires were still in excellent shape.

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Safety Rating for the 2008 FORD F-250

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FORD F-250

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FORD F-250

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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