2008 Ford E-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Ford E-350, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.
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.
“Ford trucks 2008-10 are known to have turbo, emission and radiator problems. Causing the vehicles to stop running. They have a pipe before turbos that burns on the inside causing it not to clean out. We take good care of our vehicles, we do oil changes every 4000 miles, we change tires and keep everything clean and up to date. We did not run this vehicle hard. It was under warranty the first time we had trouble. In 2013 the vehicle was running at 28,000 miles and quit. It was suggested by Ford to clear emission. Turbos went out totally at 53,000 miles cost of $6700. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073843, filed 2018-02, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-350. Whenever the vehicle was parked for an extensive amount of time, the battery failed and could not be jumpstarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the batteries failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired eight times; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle experienced two oil leaks and a diesel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10908383, filed 2016-09, 60,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 50% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford E-350
12 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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