2008 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford F-250, 8% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am filing a complaint here as Ford customer care referenced you in one of their responses to me. My pickup with 24,000 miles on it blew out the tank on the radiator. This could reflect as a safety issue from being stranded. From talking to the service people at lewis and clark Ford in yankton sd where I had to be towed to it sounds like this is a common occurrence. I also have done a little research on line and in a short time found approximately 40 case so I am sure there are many more. Any help you could give me with this issue would be appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #10474370, filed 2012-09, 24,000 miles“Purchase date september 13, 2007 of Ford f250 truck. While driving the truck would start vibrating and I would see white exhaust smoke, truck would either lose power or increase speed without any change in acceleration. It has been in the shop over 16 times. The dealership has had the vehicle for numerous weeks and have put over 1,000 miles driving the vehicle in attempt to duplicate the problems and get a diagnostic code. March 2010 while slowing down I noticed a loss of power steering and power brakes for a second or two. …”
NHTSA complaint #10357336, filed 2010-09, 3,590 miles“We own a Ford 2008 f250 super duty crewcab srw. Took it in for a oil leak and dealer found the radiator had ' c/s vehicle has coolant leaks. Radiator & top & left lower radiator hose faulty leaking coolant' the radiator from the manufacture was replaced in april 2009. This will be the 3rd radiator replaced. Dealer is now charging us $1,233.31 for the replacement of the 3rd one. Our son who has a f350 has had 3 radiators replaced. Is this something the consumer needs to be paying for the length of the owning a Ford truck and is it common to have a radiator replaced every year.”
NHTSA complaint #10365760, filed 2010-11, 53,129 miles“This vehicle since the last PCM update when it goes into clean exhaust filter mode will shoot out heavy smoke for 2 miles. This is an environmental pollution and also a safety hazard for drivers behind the vehicle. This problem has been ongoing for months. Dealer states it is normal .”
NHTSA complaint #10442352, filed 2012-01, 44,000 miles“Subject owns a 2008 f250 w/ 6.4l diesel. At random, when attempting to accelerate, pull onto a highway, or otherwise increase speed, vehicle will lose power and stumble. White smoke has been noticed from the exhaust during at least one of these incidents. Ford has TSB 08-25-1 which attempts to address this problem, but vehicle is past warranty, and other owners have reported the problem persists even after having the TSB performed. This is a safety issue, on august 20, 2010 we were pulling a 10,000 trailer and went to pass a slower vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350861, filed 2010-08, 114,825 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10038949Apr 1, 2011Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10034712Sep 23, 2010Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. In some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions…
- 10034631Jul 1, 2010Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on…
- 10034628Jul 1, 2010Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause…
- 10029024Feb 19, 2009Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles fuel injector o rings can prematurely wear. As a result, fuel may leak into crankcase causing oil…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250
80 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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