2008 Ford F-450 SD power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Ford F-450 SD — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transfer case exploded, and the front windshield shattered. No injuries were sustained; however, several other vehicles sustained cosmetic damage. No warning light was illuminated. A Police report was…”
filed Sep 20, 2024
“I was making a left hand turn afyer stoping at a traffic light and loss power. The engine light came on and the turbo pressure gauge dropped. I took the truck into the dealer and the dealer told me that a manafold bolt had broken which caused a bad exhuast leak. Repair cost was $3500. I drove the…”
filed Jun 26, 2015
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
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is…
SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 7, 2023
Power Train problems in other F-450 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-450 SD | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 F-450 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 F-450 SD | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 F-450 SD | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 F-450 SD | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 F-450 SD | 15 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford F-450 SD
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.