2008 Ford F-450 SD problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2008 Ford F-450 SD with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 30.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 10.5%.
Complaints105
Crashes3
Fires7
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 30.5% · 32
Power train 10.5% · 11
Engine 10.5% · 11
Steering 8.6% · 9
Fuel system, diesel 8.6% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 7.6% · 8
Vehicle speed control 3.8% · 4
Unknown or other 2.9% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 3 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 28,900 miles.
In owners' own words
Our Ford f450 pickup has been in the dealership for repair for shutting down while driving over five times. Three of the episodes occurred while driving on the freeway and with no warning the vehicle shut-down causing loss of power brakes and steering. The last incident occurred on 11/5/09. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 9,381 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford f-450. The contact stated that the vehicle has an oil leak. The manufacturer refuses to repair the vehicle under warranty. The contact is concerned because the vehicle could catch fire. The current and failure mileages were 500. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 500 miles
Truck with about 18,000 miles by original owner failed on 22 june 2008; new motor required after lengthy contacts between dealer and Ford motor company; as of july 28, 2008, truck is still in shop and fmc not cooperative. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 18,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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