2008 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,524miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Ford F-250, 7% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,524 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“When I was driving I lost power I put on the scanner got a code p0701 which is the torque converter solenoid I lost all gears I reset the light got 3 and 4 was able to make it home but now have no gears what so ever”
NHTSA complaint #11252687, filed 2019-09, 251,314 miles“When I bought my Ford f250 back in 2008 I have had constant problems with the truck as I would be going down the highway the truck would lose power and I would press the gas pedal and the truck would only do around 40mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621710, filed 2014-08, 40,300 miles“A week after I bought the truck the transmission went out then its had countless electrical problems its been to 2 Ford dealers it was at one for 7 months and the other for 3 and a chevy dealer noone can fix my truck its had 3 transmissions put in it 1000s of dollars later and I haven't been able to drive my truck in 2 and a half years Ford is unwilling to do anything with it. They cant find the problem and give up and tell me to come get the truck I still owe15 000 on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10594167, filed 2014-05, 79,000 miles“The truck will not shift out of park, even when the drivers foot is firmly placed on the brake. This is an intermittent issue. Vehicle can be parked anywhere...I.e. In the garage, driveway or parking lot. All flat surfaces, (so no heavy tension on the transmission like you might have if parked on a hill and the parking brake not engaged).”
NHTSA complaint #11156999, filed 2018-12, 14,200 miles“Vehicle had been driving it but it was parked for about 25 minutes, with nothing running or keys in the ignition. Came out side to the smell of smoke and the engine compartment bust into flames. Fire investigator said that the fire was electrical that started on the passenger side of the engine. Truck was a total loss as fire spread along drivetrain to gas tank. Fire department was able to keep gas tank from exploding.”
NHTSA complaint #10683017, filed 2015-02, 60,150 milesRelated recalls
- 07V139000Mar 26, 2007On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess…Covers: Ford F-250 2008, F-550 SD 2008, F-350 2008 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10054755Jan 8, 2014Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. Model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low…
- 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250
80 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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