Complaints
176
Crashes
12
Fires
12
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:89,868 mi
Crash-related:3
#218 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:83,085 mi
Fires:2
#315 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:61,200 mi
Fires:2
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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 | 47 | 3 | — | 89,868 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | 2 | 83,085 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | — | 2 | 61,200 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | — | — | 84,316 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | — | 1 | 81,188 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | 2 | 79,286 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 5 | — | — | 30,606 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 122,275 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 95,580 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 66,788 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | 2 | — | 26,041 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 109,750 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 2 | 26,560 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 68,143 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 36,422 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 32,938 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 52,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 57,625 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 7,838 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | 81,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 47,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 19,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Ford F-350 Years
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