MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
2008 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:20.008Z

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
131
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 131 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 131 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 131 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

2008: 131 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

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

Steering

36% · 47 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Ford F-350. While driving 25 MPH, the steering ability failed on the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the wall of a bridge. The crash occurred on January 11, 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13

Engine and engine cooling

24% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing diesel and exhaust system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-27

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. On June 4, 2008, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut down without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the exhaust filter failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-24

Engine

14% · 18 reports
FIREINJURY
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Items in my bed and liner caught on fire. Engine regeneration for emissions got so hot melted all of the bed liner and caught a new large tv on fire. Ford has a glue on heat shield under bed which fell off. Exhaust gets so hot it caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-17

Also filed under Structure

Suspension

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Service brakes

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

7 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.

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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.

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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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    2008-08-15Trailer hitches08V344000 Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel…

    Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 18 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 08V344000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 11T002000 · Tires
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford F-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-350 have?
7 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.