Complaints
430
per 10K Sold
8.3
US Sales
515,513
Crashes
20
Fires
10
Injuries
7
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1116 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:91,568 mi
Crash-related:8
#235 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:128,311 mi
Crash-related:1
#327 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:106,090 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 116 | 8 | — | 91,568 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 35 | 1 | — | 128,311 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | 3 | 106,090 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 26 | 2 | — | 43,751 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 1 | 96,014 mi | |
| Brakes | 19 | 1 | — | 71,984 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | — | — | 42,429 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | — | — | 46,638 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | 2 | 72,543 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 44,260 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 9 | — | — | 50,299 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 27,604 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 9 | — | 1 | 51,987 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 8 | — | 2 | 55,199 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 89,800 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 2 | — | 63,375 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 68,176 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 97,333 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 116,426 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 57,358 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 26,240 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — |
Steering Defects
116
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,568
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,311
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
106,090
Tire Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,751
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,014
Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,984
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,429
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,638
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
72,543
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,260
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,299
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,604
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,987
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
55,199
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,800
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,375
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,176
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,333
Diesel Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,426
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,358
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,240
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Ford F-250 has 430 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 116 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (116 complaints, avg 91,568 mi); Suspension Failures (35 complaints, avg 128,311 mi); Engine Problems (27 complaints, avg 106,090 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,475 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Ford F-250 include 20 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Ford F-250 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Ford F-250?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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