2008 Ford F-350 SD Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Ford F-350 SD, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 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.
“I was driving a f-f350 sd crew cab pickup truck with a truck shell top approximately 65 MPH when the left rear tire tread began to separate from the tire cord, resulting in the tread thrashing (approximately 6 revolutions) the interior and exterior of the left rear quarter panel causing extreme body damage to the wheel well, bumper, upper truck shell sliding window. This was a very violent explosion when the tread finally separated and flew off the tire cord. I then stopped the vehicle, assessed the problem, retrieved the tire tread which remained intact, also in one piece...! …”
NHTSA complaint #10608117, filed 2014-07, 91,000 miles“2008 Ford f 350 fx4 equipped with Ford's premium wheels, the plastic full size wheel covers are falling off of the wheels that they are attached to. The tape that holds the plastic wheel coverto the steel wheel is failing. I am concerned that these wheel covers will fly off and hit someone causing an accident or injuries. There is no damage to any of these wheel covers. 1 cover has already fallen off and the other 3 are becoming loose like the first. I called Ford's customer service phone number and had the truck into the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396045, filed 2011-04, 43,253 miles“The original equipment 20 alloy rim mounted on the front passenger side of my 2008 Ford f350 super duty developed a stress fracture that when in motion and supporting the full weight of the vehicle, opens and closes with each rotation of the wheel, causing air pressure to vent and the tire to go flat after several miles of driving. The fracture does not vent when the wheel is removed from the vehicle or when the vehicle is stationary with no stress on the fractured area. The fracture is not caused by accident or abuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400037, filed 2011-05, 103,110 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford f-350 diesel. While traveling 70 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle had began to slightly vibrate. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that on the front driver side tire rim, there was six inches of the tire rim bead that was fractured from the rim of the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. ..updated 04/26/12”
NHTSA complaint #10455366, filed 2012-04, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10029305Jul 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles with single rear wheels and dual rear wheel may exhibit an excessive drive away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 40 | 9% |
| 2018 | 25 | 12% |
| 2017 | 59 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 6% |
| 2015 | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 10% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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