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Ford F-350 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Ford F-350: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

131Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints 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.

Engine50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

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

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System4 complaints

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

Power Train3 complaints

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

Air Bags3 complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V096000.

Seat Belts1 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.

08V344000Reported July 28, 2008 - 108 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 108 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.

20071
20089
20093
201013
201112
201210
201314
201411
201512
20167
20176
20188
20196
20205
20217
20233
20252
20262
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.