2008 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“This truck has had 3 smart juntion boxes replaced in the last 3 years it effects the front turn signals and flashers. It is a safety problem since we are a dpw and the truck sits with its flashers on for our workers.”
NHTSA complaint #10534840, filed 2013-08, 26,000 miles“Exhaust gas temp sensor issue: driving at highway speed, thank god I wasn't towing my 5th wheel. Got the message on the dash stop safely now and 10 seconds later the truck shut itself off. This is a serious safety hazard. If I had been towing the trailer on a hill I dread to think what would have happened. Towed the vehicle to one Ford dealer, they couldn't diagnose even though I found the problem online ( many f350 owners have had the exact same experience) and they told me to pick it up the next day. I did that, and about a half hour down the road it happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10653018, filed 2014-11, 41,000 miles“While driving my 2008 f350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45mph for approx 4 miles, received message exhaust drive complete immediately followed by stop safely now and complete powerdown of engine. The truck decelerated so fast that despite my flooring the throttle, the car behind me almost collided. The truck lost so much power that I could not safely pull off road and was in a rural area between two blind curves. The whole incident happened in less than 30 seconds and left truck completely vulnerable to whatever traffic conditions were at the time of incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10408617, filed 2011-06, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that exhaust fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the exhaust filter was poorly designed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 07/03/14 ma the consumer stated the fumes in the vehicle can cause one to feel ill. Updated 07/11/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10585546, filed 2014-04, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative…
- 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…
- 10024694Feb 1, 20082008 f-super duty 6.4l diesel - vref codes p1335, p0193, p0642, p0643, or p0652.
- 10023252Dec 1, 2007The 2008 f-super duty vehicle is equipped w/ a smart junction box (sjb) or generic electronic module (gem) and its function is to provide protection against excessive current…
- 10023251Sep 1, 2007(wiring fault on trailer) displayed in message center with dtc c2806 - my 2008 f-super duty.
- 10023300Jul 1, 2007Some 2008 f-super duty - wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806.
- 10022772Jun 1, 2007Wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806.
- 10022244Apr 1, 2007Wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 26% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350 SD
25 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsWheels
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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