2008 Ford F Super Duty problems & reliability
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 10 | 32% |
| Engine | 8 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 10% |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 29 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 72,000 miles (middle 50% between 53,154 and 104,500 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My f250 when I was exiting foot on brake to slow down the steering wheel locked up and almost went off the road this is not the first time it has happened everytime I hit the brake and try to turn the wheel locks”
Steering · filed Jan 4, 2018
“I purchased used in 2012 and it's always been very difficult to steer with a very wide turning radius. I've driven other fords at a local auction house same year/model that steer fine and turn tighter. I believe there is a defect in mine that's diminishing its safety and usability.”
Steering · filed Jul 2, 2017
“2008 ford f450 6.4l turbo diesel problems my wife truck broke down on her with 137000 miles on it coming back from south carolina in july 2016. Mechanics found metal shaving in the oil filter housing. Long story short, had to have the long block replaced on the truck. 15,000 dollars to fix this issue. Appears we are…”
Engine · filed Oct 18, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Alleged Loss of Steering
Preliminary Evaluation PE13014 · opened May 7, 2013 · closed Jan 31, 2014
Technical service bulletins
31 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty. The 10 most recent:
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or…
SSM 47797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or…
SSM 47797 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If…
SSM 47331 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2018
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any…
SSM 47201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2018
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved…
SSM 47009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2018
When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as…
SSM 46542 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2017
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Ford: diesel engine runs rough, engine knocking, hard start, crank but no start due to height of improper pedestal that causes exhaust or intake valves be hung open. Model 2008-10 f super duty. *pe
ASI-45219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2015
Ford: due to restrictions from cooling system contamination, diesel engine oil coolers primarily are being replaced because of other components in cooling system. Model 2008-10 f-super duty. *pe
ASI-44716 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2014
Ford: there are exhaust leaks, caused by warped exhaust manifold, experience by diesel engine. Model 2008-10 f super duty. *pe
ASI-44664 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2014
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2008 Ford F Super Duty in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2008 Ford F Super Duty?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 72,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.