2008 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 13%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD, 13% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After a 10 mile trip , got to my home and rear driver brake was smoking. I had continually complained to local Ford dealership about excessive heat I.e. You could hear crackling after parking the vehicle. I bought a centec hand laser heat temperature lcd gun and demonstrated to the Ford service manager that all discs had excessive heat. They claimed they serviced the brakes. Continually blamed the new york winter and salt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478567, filed 2012-10, 26,000 miles“I was driving my Ford 250 on a slick road when a pick up stopped short in front of me. I was unable to stop in time hitting the rear end of the pick up approximately 20-30 MPH. My air bags did not deploy and the seat belt allowed me to slide under the belt causing my knees to hit the dash. Other then good bruises and mild soreness I was fine. The other person was fine as well. My seat belt did not engage and I am wondering why my airbags did not deploy. The grill and radiator were damaged?”
NHTSA complaint #10763419, filed 2015-09, 40,000 miles“2008 Ford f250 crew! Where do I begin? I've had this truck in more times than I can count! Most recently for power steering issues! I'm having it worked on for the third time today! Along with another problem with the front drive shafts, which it has been in at least two other times for! The power steering doesn't work at lower speeds when trying to maneuver around or even when trying to turn around! …”
NHTSA complaint #10262866, filed 2009-03, 30,000 miles“I was on my way to the building supply with the truck. I was towing a small utility trailer. As I approached a fairly sharp curve I applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The truck brakes were gone without warning. The trailer brakes locked and slowed the vehicle enough to get safely through the turn. I relied on the trailer brakes and the transmission to complete the trip and get the vehicle safely home. When I got home I called the dealer and had the truck towed there for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485463, filed 2012-11, 21,000 miles“After appox. One hour at 65 MPH on cruise control I disengaged the cruise control , coasting to a speed of about 25 MPH or less to make a upcoming left turn. As I started to turn I pressed on the brake and found it was without assist, and the same was true for the steering. I applied as much pressure as I could to both the brake pedal and the steering wheel and fortunately made the turn with out incident. I tapped the fuel pedal and both the brakes and steering assist returned to normal. I've had the problem before with loss of brakes but have always been going straight. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551058, filed 2013-11, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022716Jun 1, 20072008 f-super duty - soft or increased brake pedal travel - perform both master cylinder bypass test and pinpoint test f.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
39 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTires
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
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.
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