2008 Ford F-350 SD recalls and problems
No recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Ford F-350 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350 SD, EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: LTX MS/2, TIRE SIZE: 245/75/R17, DOT NUMBER: B74345 (PARTIAL). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT AND THE STEERING CEASED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE STEERING BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
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. THE REPAIRS WORK FOR A TIME AND THEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEATH WOBBLE RETURNS. THE FACT…
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION…
ENGINE DID NOT KICK OUT OF REGIN CAUSEING OVER HEAT
F-350 SD model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 217 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 1 | 127 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 101 | 7 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2017 F-350 SD has the most complaints (575). All Ford F-350 SD years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350 SD?
- Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (25 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (21).
- How many 2008 Ford F-350 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 101 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 5, 2021.