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Ford F-250 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Ford F-250: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

197Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V139000.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V140000.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V191000.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V541000.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V139000Reported March 26, 2007 - 33,169 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 33,169 vehicles across all affected models.

07V140000Reported March 26, 2007 - 1,022 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 1,022 vehicles across all affected models.

07V541000Reported November 21, 2007 - 45 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 45 vehicles across all affected models.

08V096000Reported February 28, 2008 - 87,515 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 87,515 vehicles across all affected models.

08V191000Reported April 25, 2008 - 64,754 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 64,754 vehicles across all affected models.

09V025000Reported January 23, 2009 - 111 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 111 vehicles across all affected models.

09V026000Reported January 26, 2009 - 108 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 108 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE13014Opened May 7, 2013 - Closed January 31, 2014

Alleged Loss of Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13014Opened May 7, 2013 - Closed January 31, 2014

Alleged Loss of Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20073
20084
20098
201013
201111
201210
201320
201421
201514
20166
201710
201815
201915
202013
20219
20223
20235
202410
20254
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.