2008 Ford F-650 SD
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-12-14Engine and engine cooling07V534000 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…
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.
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2008-09-05Engine and engine cooling08V428000 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.
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…
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2010-01-05Equipment09V456000 Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The…
Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.
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2010-09-08Engine and engine cooling10V398000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Ford F-650 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V534000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 08V428000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 09V456000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V398000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Ford F-650 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-650 SD?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-650 SD have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.