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#BS-2008-FORF35-1F41

2008 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 176 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
176
Crashes
12
Fires
12
Recalls
7
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 176 complaints, 12 crashes, 12 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX
2

running rough

7 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

brake calipers sticking

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

47 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 68K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

31
0–30K
39
30–60K
35
60–90K
19
90–120K
20
120–150K
14
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (39 reports) • Median: 68K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Steering47 (27%)
Engine33 (19%)
Suspension14 (8%)
Brakes12 (7%)
Wheels & Tires9 (5%)
Fuel System9 (5%)
Structure:body6 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel5 (3%)

2008 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2008 Ford F 350, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,532 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 68K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2008 Ford F 350, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2008 Ford F 350, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Ford F 350, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Ford F 350. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

07V139000Apr 2007

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST.

07V140000Apr 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT.

07V541000Nov 2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

08V096000Apr 2008

SEATS

FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME.

08V191000May 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FORD IS RECALLING 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 AND F-350 SINGLE REAR WHEEL, 4X4, 156 INCH WHEEL BASE PICK UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO PIECE DRIVE SHAFT FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL IMPACT INTO A RIGID BARRIER, THE FUEL TANK CAN MOVE FORWARD AND CONTACT A FRAME CROSS MEMBER, POTENTIALLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE WHICH CAN RESULT IN FUEL SPILLAGE.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Ford F 350 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 176 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Ford F 350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford F 350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Ford F 350 is related to the steering, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Ford F 350 reliable?
The 2008 Ford F 350 has 176 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Ford F 350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Ford F 350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Ford F 350 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 350 problems start?
Based on 158 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 67,532 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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