CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford F-550 SD has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (9 reports).
2008 Ford F-550 SD recalls
Most common 2008 Ford F-550 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
Brought the truck in to ford and they told me that paint lining from the tank may of gone into the fuel lines and system so they suggested that we replace the tank and they also replaced 2 injectors and the wiring harness for the injectors and reset the check engine light drove fine till the check engine light come on then its in limp mode and only drives at 40 miles per hour it is unsafe to drive on the highway and I do like this truck
TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS TO LOW GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATE.
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THEIR COMPANY OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HEATER CHORD HAD FAILED A TOTAL 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ROESH FORD LOCATED AT 303 W GRAND AVE BENTONVILLE IL 60106 PHONE NUMBER: 630-279-6000) WHO REPLACED THE HEATER CHORD A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN FORD OF HORSHAM (1100 EASTON RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A "STOP SAFETY NOW" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V535000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
2008 Ford F-550 SD questions
Does the 2008 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford F-550 SD: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-550 SD?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Engine (6), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford F-550 SD 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.