MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford F-250 SD

● Typical for this model
2008 Ford F-250 SD
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:57.091Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 39 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 13 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 11 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2021 2022: 7 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2008: 141 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
19934
19942
19959
199611
199739
19981
1999249
2000233
2001288
2002245
2003178
2004254
2005295
2006274
200754
2008141
200923
201032
2011122
201257
201321
201426
201523
201613
201773
201815
201911
20209
20215
20227
202343
202437
202515
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 28%

28% of complaints: steering — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power steering fluid and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH
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I EXPERIENCED "DEATH WOBBLE" 3 TIMES IN TWO WEEKS AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 - 65 MPH EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN TO 40 MPH OR BELOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180327

Also filed under SUSPENSION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%

25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TURBO ENGINE STALLED WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF A WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFORM ROUGHLY WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120918

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

DRIVING AROUND AND DIESEL FUEL SMELL CAME INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK AND SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS TRUCK HAS A 6.4L JOB 1 DIESEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100128

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT WHITE SMOKE WOULD EMIT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130401

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080416 — equipment

TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4,

Remedy: TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AP

Campaign 08E026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130507 — PE (closed 20140131)

Alleged Loss of Steering

R 20201221 — equipment, steering, suspension

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

Campaign 20E090000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E026000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20E090000 (equipment, steering, suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2001 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford F-250 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford F-250 SD is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-250 SD?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-250 SD have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.