2008 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford F-350 SD, 10% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“I have a 2008 Ford f350 super duty 4x4 crew cab diesel dully. Several months ago while driving the truck the rear driver side brake locked. After investigating the problem the rear brake caliper had broken. Was able to carefully drive to Ford dealership in terrell tx. They accused me of running over something. After repairing the brake caliper they apologized for the accusation. The had to replace brake caliper tire and rim. This same thing occurred last wednesday. Except this was the opposite side on the rear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235375, filed 2008-07, 7,500 miles“On february 21, 2009, I purchased a 2008 Ford f-350 from el cajon Ford. Since that time, I have experienced at least six incidents of accidentally pressing the accelerator pedal while my foot is operating the brake pedal. The latest incident was on 9/21/2009, and occurred while backing the truck into a parking space. I came extremely close to hitting a concrete block wall. These incidents are quite frightening, and I am concerned that it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured. This latest incident has left me so startled, that I am afraid to continue to drive the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285106, filed 2009-09, 8,500 miles“2008 Ford F-350 SD diesel 31000 miles brake caliper failure the vehicle had lag because the brakes were stuck on once vehicle was stopped the smell of the brake was very noticeable also very hot could not touch the wheel hub once the caliper was removed it was a piece that had broken inside causing the brakes to stick while I was buying the caliper there was another truck same problem only 18,000 miles also comments from parts that this happens all the time .”
NHTSA complaint #10346052, filed 2010-07, 31,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford f-350. The contact stated that the brake system failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the brakes, calipers and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10626290, filed 2014-08, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350 SD. While idling at a traffic light, the brake pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle would not move. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The current and failure mileages were 4,100. Updated 12-12-07. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10203241, filed 2007-09, 4,100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350 SD
25 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-350 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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