2008 Ford F-250 power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Ford F-250 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. The contact stated while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle started shaking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to spitzer ford (543 w maple st, hartville, oh 44632) and informed that the track bar, ball joints, tie rod joints and possible…”
filed Apr 6, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked for an unstated amount of time, the vehicle was restarted and the gear shift lever ceased in the park position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to republic ford lincoln located…”
filed Jan 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE…Campaign 07V139000 · Mar 26, 2007
Related service bulletins
Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. Model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350…
TSB-13-12-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2014Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. In some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions can cause the catalyst substrate to crack…
CSP-10M05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 23, 2010
Power Train problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 F-250 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 F-250 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F-250 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 F-250 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 F-250 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 F-250 | 12 | 10% |
| 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.