CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford F-350 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 9 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (47 reports).
2008 Ford F-350 recalls
Most common 2008 Ford F-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 131 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 47 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Wheels | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
What owners report
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. They should have put a metal fixed plate or something fixed no a cheap glue on piece of foil. I inspected other trucks all missing!
I have had multiple incidents of my truck shutting off completely while driving. The latest incident resulted in a "catastrophic engine failure". In the latest incident occurring in April 2025, I was driving on [XXX] . [XXX] is a two-lane highway with no divider, navigating through mountainous terrain. I was driving up a hilly area when my truck shut off, and I lost all power steering. There is no shoulder on this part of the freeway, with an approximate 40-foot embankment. I was able to navigate the vehicle to the side of the road and position it just before the beginning of a guard rail beginning allowing me some grace. Due to no shoulder space, I was effectively parked on the whit
Vehicle died while driving on the freeway. Towed to the local Ford who did a diagnostic and test they found that the engine is completely done with as there was an engine oil overfill, and it filled the CAC system and melted cylinder eight piston. theyâre saying that they will need to replace the entire engine and HP fuel pump in order to repair and I see many others have experienced this same problem.
Items inside bed caught on fire due to exhaust cleaning system getting so hot to burn off pollution in DPF pipe. Dangerous truck to drive contacted ford. No one contacted me. Other ford diesels caught on fire due to this. Iâm retired military and donât have money to buy 50k trucks. Only 80k on truck.
Death wobble. First experience was September 2019
2008 Ford F-350 questions
Does the 2008 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Trailer Hitches; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350?
Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (47), Engine And Engine Cooling (32), Engine (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford F-350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.