2008 Ford F-250 engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Ford F-250 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The…”
filed Jun 23, 2025
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the engine block of the vehicle had fractured. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle…”
filed Nov 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2011Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on diesel engines, do not use the bonded…
SB-21434 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2010Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause fuel system failure. *pe
SB-21410 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2010
Engine problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 F-250 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 F-250 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 F-250 | 30 | 12% |
| 2010 F-250 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 F-250 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 F-250 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 F-250 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 F-250 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 F-250 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 F-250 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 F-250 | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.