2008 FORD F-450 SD Unknown Or Other Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2008 FORD F-450 SD
3 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-450 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
THIS TRUCK STARTED HAVING ISSUE AT 24,593 MILES FROM THE RADIATOR, COOLER, AND GASKET ISSUES, REPLACED PARTS. THEN 6 MONTHS LATER ISSUE AGAIN ON RADIATOR AND REPLACE AGAIN. 4 DAYS LATER BACK AGAIN FOR SAME ISSUES. 1 MONTH LATER AGAIN IN SHOP FOR COOLANT LEAKING. FEB 2010 WE REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. JULY 2010 HAD TO REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM ON VEHICLE AND ALL 8 INJECTORS. HAD WORK DONE AT ANOTHER SHOP BECAUSE 2 FORD DEALERSHIPS WHERE BEHIND 2 WEEKS. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 39,849 MILEAGE AND FORD WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME SINCE FORD DEALER DID NOT FIX. OCTOBER 2010 FUEL SENSORS NOT WORK AND HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR. HAVE 5 F-450 AND ALL HAVE ISSUES.
I HAVE TWO AMBULANCES THAT ARE ON 2008 FORD CHASSIS'. BOTH AMBULANCES HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS AND HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE FOLKS AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND HAVE NOT HAD SATISFACTORY RESULTS. MY FEAR IS THAT ONE OF THESE UNITS WILL BE TRANSPORTING A CRITICAL PATIENT AND BREAK DOWN ENROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL LEADING TO THE DEATH OF THE PATIENT. AS A FIRE CHIEF I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS. ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR
DRIVING AS NORMAL ON FWY HEARD A LOUD NOISE THOUGHT I GOT A FLAT. STOPPED VEHICLE ON SHOULDER, BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT AND WHITE SMOKE WAS AROUND THE CAR. I GOT OUT AND DID NOT SEE ANY FLAT TIRES BUT I SAW SMOKE BETWEEN THE CAB AND BED OF THE TRUCK. I RAN BACK TO THE DRIVER DOOR AND SAW A SMALL FIRE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE 4X4 SHIFTER FOR THE TRANSFER CASE. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FROM HER CAR SEAT AS THE CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE AND RAN APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET AWAY AND TOLD MY DAUGHTER TO STAY. I JUMPED INTO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK GRABBED A LARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND DISCHARGED IT INTO THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD NEXT TO THE TRANSFER CASE IT WENT OUT AND IMMEDIATELY CAME STARTED UP AGAIN. I THEN CALLED 911. SOME PEOPLE STOPPED AND HELPED ME...
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
Electrical System
2 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