2008 Ford F-250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Ford F-250, 5% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Truck has started doing the Ford death wobble truck violently shakes at certain speeds until you slow down or stop the vehicle. The vehicle was in motion on a highway traveling at speeds around 60mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11399941, filed 2021-03, 175,000 miles“Driving down the highway and my truck started to violently shaking. I pulled over to see if tire blew. Tires where fine. Drove it another 5 miles and it did it again. Felt worse then having a blown tire until I stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #11462530, filed 2022-04“I have a 2008 ford f250 with 60,000 miles I bought it used about 7 years ago I only drive it to pull my trailer camping also I don't drive it much hoping a engine light will come on my vehicle has unintended acceleration it happen when I come to a stop light and my vehicle will unexpectedly tug forward to 0 to 60 mpg I have to push on my brakes and turn off the key and turn back on sometimes 6 times before it goes back to normal I called the dealer to get answer where I live in California and they said they cant diagnose it unless it duplicates its self and they will charge me $200 plus if…”
NHTSA complaint #11594185, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The vehicle has a 2006 pilot trailer. The contact stated that the trailer cable that hooks onto the rear of the vehicle failed. The original design was flawed and caused him to lose the trailer lights, as well as unnecessary wear and tear to the braking system. The current and failure mileages were less than 1,200. Updated 8/18/09 updated 08/21/09”
NHTSA complaint #10278422, filed 2009-07, 1,200 miles“What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but am happy to let them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, camera simply stopped working around aug-25. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707066, filed 2025-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 | 25 | 9% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 14% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250
80 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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