MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford F-350 SD

● Typical for this model
2008 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:52.576Z

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-350 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 17 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 92 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2008: 101 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201517
201621
201792
20187
201913
20205
20217
2022110
202341
202444
202514
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing shaft sector and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASH INJURY
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ON THE EVENING OF 6/13/2014, I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 FORD F-350 THROUGH THE DRIVE THROUGH LINE OF WHITE CASTLE IN COMMACK, NEW YORK, 11725.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140627

Also filed under STRUCTURE

THE 2008, AS WELL AS OTHER YEARS OF THE FORD F-350 ARE KNOWN TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A FRONT-END SHIMMY OR "DEATH WOBBLE". I HAVE HAD SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS OF WORK DONE TO MY F-350 IN ORDER TO RESOLVE THE DEATH WOBBLE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180725

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and diesel.

FIRE INJURY
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I LEASED A 2008 F350 6.4 LITER IT WAS SMOKING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE OFTEN SO I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS IT GOT WORSE THEN I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER AND THE SMOKE CHECKED THEY SAID IN THE PAPER...

NHTSA ODI report, 20080806

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

FIRE
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TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVEING DOWN RAOD

NHTSA ODI report, 20081030

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180124

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20E090000 (equipment, steering, suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2001 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford F-350 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford F-350 SD is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350 SD?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-350 SD have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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