2008 FORD F-350 Structurebody Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2008 FORD F-350
6 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-350. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
Items in my bed and liner caught on fire. Engine regeneration for emissions got so hot melted all of the bed liner and caught a new large tv on fire. Ford has a glue on heat shield under bed which fell off. Exhaust gets so hot it caught on fire. They should have put a metal fixed plate or something fixed no a cheap glue on piece of foil. I inspected other trucks all missing!
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 STEERING GEARBOX FAILURE
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 WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALLS. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE CONTACT CHECK UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER BUSHING DISINTEGRATED FROM THE CAB AND CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
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
BED RAILS ARE ROTTING PREMATURELY CAUSING SAFETY CONCERN WHEN TRUCK IS TOWING OR THERE IS WEIGHT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK I FEEL THAT THIS MAY CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR PASSENGERS IN THE TRUCK AS WELL AS OTHER MOTORIST ON THE ROADWAY. FIFTH WHEEL HITCH CONNECTION SHIFT BECAUSE OF ROTTED RAIL CAUSING JAM IN HITCH CREATING TRAVEL HAZARD
THE MOON ROOF TRACK ON MY FORD F-350 (2008) FAILED AFTER ABOUT 5 YEARS. I HAD IT REPLACED AT JIM CLICK FORD IN TUCSON AT THE BEGINNING OF 2013 AT A COST OF $2400.00. AT THE BEGINNING OF 2015 IT FAILED AGAIN. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR FORD HAVE AN ANSWER FOR THE FAILURE(S) AND BOTH SAID I NEED TO DO THE REPAIR AGAIN AT MY EXPENSE. I FEEL THAT THE MOON ROOF APPARATUS SHOULD BE STURDY ENOUGH TO LAST THE LIFESPAN OF THE VEHICLE. MY CONTENTION IS THAT THIS ISSUE IS A DEFECT AND COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IS THE MOON ROOF IS BLOWN OFF OR CANNOT BE SEALED. FROM THE BEGINNING WITH THIS TRUCK WHEN I WOULD DRIVE IT FORWARD IN HIGH WINDS THE MOON ROOF WOULD LIFT AND CHATTER. THE FRAME IS PLASTIC AND NOT VERY STURDY. I'M SURE FORD USES THIS SAME PLASTIC FRAME ON MANY...
Other 2008 FORD F-350 Problem Areas
Steering
47 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint