2008 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford E-350, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a loud popping noise when the braking of the van comes to a complete stop. Sometimes I am afraid the van is not going to stop all the way. From what I am reading online, it may be under previous recall for the brake system. I have no idea how to go about getting recall information, etc. To have a Ford dealership fix this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10609091, filed 2014-07, 138,962 miles“Was driving normally when the ABS and traction control lights came on and alarm started chiming. When I pulled over to stop the ABS kicked in and my stopping distance greatly increased. I had the van towed to a mechanic where he discovered corrosion in three ABS speed sensors. A TSB (technical service bulletin) confirmed this to be an issue only on this year and model van. Moisture is getting into these sensors and without warning it is causing normal braking failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10374777, filed 2011-01, 38,036 miles“Checked driver's side brake pad for noise. Found broken pin/bolt. There had been no previous work done on this.appears to be fatigue. As a result, the caliper assembly was able to swing back away from the rotor.”
NHTSA complaint #10434325, filed 2011-11, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford f-350. The contact stated that while traveling 75 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The steering wheel became abnormally stiff and as the contact attempted to move the vehicle to the road shoulder, the brake pedal was depressed and abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the lines connected to the steering and braking systems was completed rusted and needed replacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487447, filed 2012-12, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-350. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, it failed to respond on several occasions. The contact stated that while driving an unknown speed, two of the four front disc brake bolts fractured. Two of the four bolts fractured one on each side. The lower bolts failed prematurely causing the brake system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced all four bolts and also replaced a caliber. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. Updated 01/27/16”
NHTSA complaint #10780542, filed 2015-10, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V392000Aug 1, 2011Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (eng) vehicles built on a ford e-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway…Covers: Ford E-350 2006–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10028731May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles built on or before 6/25/08 may exhibit a antilock brake system (abs)/roll stability control (rsc) light on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1145, c1155…
- 10024821Apr 1, 2008Abs/rsc light on - codes c1145, c1155, c1165 or c1175 built on or before 1/18/2008. (excludes dual rear wheel)
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford E-350
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology