2008 FORD F-750 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
The 2008 FORD F-750 SD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD, potentially affecting up to 7,017 vehicles.
Recall 10V398000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 3,469 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINE. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Recall 08V428000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 2,811 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, OR FORD AT 1-800-343-5338 (FLEET OWNERS) OR 1-866-906-9811 (MOTOR HOME OWNERS).
View full details →Recall 07V534000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 737 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND MAY CAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER TO FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH WARNING.
Consequence: THE WARNING MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY ERRATIC PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E053). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM AN AUCTION AND SUSPECT ODOMETER TAMPERING.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FORD F-750 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-09-7-5 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FORD TRUCK: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE SET BACK. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. *PE
CSP-08B06 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2008 MODEL YEAR F SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM VENTURI TEE INSTALLATION. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 12/30/09. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. 8PE
CSP-08B06 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CERTAIN 2008 MODEL YEAR F SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM VENTURI TEE INSTALLATION. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE UPDATED 12/30/09. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. 8PE
19891 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME 2008 F-SUPER DUTY - GAS ENGINES/TORQSHIFT WITH WATER IN THE TRANSMISSION. *NJ
19849 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
UVC 15-WAY CONNECTIONS THAT ARE SECURED BY AN O-RING. *NJ
19768 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
STOP/TURN LAMP SEPARATION. *KB
19736 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUMMINS ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A MIL ON WITH CODE 242. WHEN THIS CODE IS PRESENT THE VEHICLE SPEED WILL BE LIMITED TO 45 MPH. WITH NOTICEABLE DECREASE IN ENGINE POWER. *KB
19612 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODE P132B. *KB
0772 — SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR OF VEHICLE IS TOO HIGH/LOW -5TH WHEEL AND GOOSE NECK APPLICATIONS. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FORD F-750 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-750 SD
- 2005 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-750 SD — 4 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-750 SD (current)
- 2009 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-750 SD — 0 complaints
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