2008 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Ford F-250, 3% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“The bed rails that attach the bed to the frame are rotten and are detached from each other . The bed frame mounts are rusting off from the bed itself . No other rusting on the truck except for one spot on the outer passenger side bed wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #11040874, filed 2017-10, 70,000 miles“All the fiberglass Bkack trim and the Gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. I havee owned this Truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since I only use it for towing the camper I have ignored the issue for sure this very inconvenient to sell a vehicle with only 87k because of the manufactur cheap trim or other oweners didn't complain and ignored the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716602, filed 2026-02“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump in the roadway, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that the rubber body mounts were deteriorating and detaching from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11629055, filed 2024-12, 130,000 miles“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“In the 2008 Ford super duty pickup (all body styles) the driver and all passengers except the center seat are approximately 50% in the crush zone in the case of a side crash. This renders these consumers very likely to experience severe head and chest trauma, or more likely death in the case of a side crash. This was discovered no later than 13 months before being released into the public, but the program level managers in the company continued and eventually launched a vehicle with a known risk of fatalities. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229675, filed 2008-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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