2008 Ford F-450 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Ford F-450.

20072009
Complaints
105
Crashes
3
Fires
7
Injuries
14
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2008 Ford F-450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:83,815 mi
#211 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:29,209 mi
#38 complaints

Diesel Fuel System

Avg mileage:19,916 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford F-450.

Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,815
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,209
Diesel Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,916
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,583
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,682
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,484
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,656
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,070
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,419
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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