2008 FORD F-450 SD Electrical System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2008 FORD F-450 SD
2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-450 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
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 INSULATION WAS CHAFED BY INTERNAL CONTACT WITH OTHER ENGINE PARTS, WHICH WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS ENGINE FOR BUILDS PRIOR TO AUGUST 20, 2007, ACCORDING TO A FORD TSB: 07-26-2. THIS PART IS COMPLETELY INTERNAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION UNTIL FAILURE. MY FAMILY AND I WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE ABLE TO GET SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE WITH MANY SEMI'S AND CARS AROUND US WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, SINCE ENGINE WOULDN'T START AT ALL, WE WERE SUBJECTED TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS WHILE WAITING FOR TOW VEHICLE, OVER 2 HOURS. THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING...
INJECTORS TURBO EXHAUST AND ALOT MORE PROBLEMS, BEEN TOWED 6 TIMES BEEN TO THE DEALER OVER 30 TIMES WENT THROUGH LEMON LAW DIDN'T QUALIFY VEHICLE TO HEAVY. *TR
Other 2008 FORD F-450 SD Problem Areas
Engine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint