Complaints
322
Crashes
23
Fires
16
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#171 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:78,380 mi
Crash-related:7
#228 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:78,151 mi
Fires:2
#325 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:65,257 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 71 | 7 | — | 78,380 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | 2 | 78,151 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | 1 | — | 65,257 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 19 | — | 2 | 53,377 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | — | — | 61,842 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | 1 | 1 | 34,919 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 11 | 2 | — | 42,312 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 2 | — | 76,695 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 44,306 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | 1 | 75,069 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 9 | — | 1 | 24,775 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | 1 | 56,966 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 52,429 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 2 | 2 | 84,204 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 40,226 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 111,517 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | 67,359 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | 42,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Steering Defects
71
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,380
Engine Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
78,151
Suspension Failures
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,257
Engine & Cooling
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
53,377
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,842
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,919
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,312
Wheel Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,695
Diesel Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,306
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,069
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,775
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,966
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,429
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,204
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,226
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,517
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,359
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
42,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Ford F-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Ford F-350 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Ford F-350 has 322 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 71 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (71 complaints, avg 78,380 mi); Engine Problems (28 complaints, avg 78,151 mi); Suspension Failures (25 complaints, avg 65,257 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-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,431 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-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Ford F-350 include 23 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 0 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-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Ford F-350 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-350?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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