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 recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 09V026000 · reported January 26, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 108 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- The risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- The fix
- Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 09V025000 · reported January 23, 2009 · COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION · 111 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- The risk
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- The fix
- Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Trailer hitches
NHTSA campaign 08V344000 · reported July 28, 2008 · KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY · 108 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 to the supporting structure.
- The risk
- This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
NHTSA campaign 08V191000 · reported April 25, 2008 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 64,754 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
- The risk
- Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Seats
NHTSA campaign 08V096000 · reported February 28, 2008 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 87,515 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- 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 recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 07V541000 · reported November 21, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 45 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 assembled.
- The risk
- This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
NHTSA campaign 07V139000 · reported March 26, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 33,169 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
NHTSA campaign 07V140000 · reported March 26, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,022 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 splash shield bolt.
- The risk
- Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jan 17, 2026 · Structure · fire reported
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…
Jan 13, 2026 · Engine
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 […] . […] is a two-lane highway with no divider, navigating through mountainous terrain. I was driving up a…
May 14, 2025 · Engine
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. they’re saying that they will need to replace the entire engine and HP…
Mar 1, 2025 · Unknown or other · fire reported
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. I’m retired military and don’t have money to buy 50k trucks. Only 80k on truck.
Jul 20, 2023 · Suspension
Death wobble. First experience was September 2019
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 17, 2026.