MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
2008 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:53.039Z

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
196
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2008 196 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2008 196 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2008 196 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2008: 196 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

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

Steering

41% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing pump and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering. The vehicle traveled off-road, over a ditch and into an open pasture before crashing into a row of trees.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 diesel. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering box malfunctioned causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The contact had to crash into a pole in order to bring the vehicle to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-15

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford F250. While driving approximately 30-40 MPH, there was a complete loss of power steering. The contact was unable to gain control of the vehicle and crashed into the guardrail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-10

Suspension

18% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing front.

CRASH
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Serious uncontrollable violent shaking in the front end of the vehicle when it hits a pot hole or runs over a bump.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-15

Engine

10% · 19 reports
FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that fire emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the EGR valve assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-12

A very well taken care of engine has now produced a knocking diesel sound like so many other that are seen out there now at 93k mine is on the way out and unnessarly needs way tomuch work that exceedes the value of the vehicle this has been noted by...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21

Service brakes

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Tires

8% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007-04-03Electrical system07V140000 On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (B+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-04-03Power train07V139000 On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-11-20Air bags07V541000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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    2008-04-24Seats08V096000 Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating systems." Some…

    Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-05-23Fuel system, gasoline08V191000 Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel, 4X4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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    2011-04-14Tires11T002000 Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size LT275/70R18 125/122S outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size LT275/70R18 125/122S, black sidewall, produced from…

    Remedy: Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on April 14, 2011. Owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at…

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    2013-05-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-01-31 Alleged Loss of Steering

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 81 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V140000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V139000 · Power train
  • Recall 07V541000 · Air bags
  • Recall 08V096000 · Seats
  • Recall 08V191000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 11T002000 · Tires
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-250 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.