2008 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford F-350, 10% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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 was in my driveway and stepped on the brake pedal to put the truck in reverse and I heard a loud 'pop' which felt like the brake pedal broke and then it sank to the floor, I popped the hood and saw brake fluid dripping from the bottom of the brake master cylinder. This part--- switch assy - Ford part-sw6349 (9f924) had blown out the plastic connector while the metal casing was still attached to the bottom of the master cylinder. This will leave you with no brakes. If it happened on the road in traffic it could be deadly.”
NHTSA complaint #11219774, filed 2019-06, 130,000 miles“I was driving on interstate 75 when the truck and steering wheel started vibrating violently, as I applied the brakes to slow the vehicle it pulled sharp to the left taking the vehicle onto the median. Once the vehicle stopped, facing in the opposite direction I got out and checked the left front wheel, it was too hot to touch. I let it cool and then proceeded to the nearest exit. I had the left front wheel inspected, but no problem was discovered. I continued on my trip from tennessee to florida. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640673, filed 2014-10, 102,000 miles“Monday, january 3, 2011, we were driving on a rural road in route to sharps chapel, tennessee when the right side front passenger caliper/rotor assembly failed causing smoking and burning smell of the brake shoes forcing me to pull to the side of the road. After allowing the brakes to cool, I contacted and drove to morristown Ford in tennessee and they to attempted to repair the brakes by disassembling and cleaning the caliper/rotor since they did not have the parts available to appropriately rectify the situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490117, filed 2012-12, 18,000 miles“I was slowing down to make a left hand turn and I completely lost the ability to steer. I could not budge the wheel at all. My brakes still worked, but it didn't feel 100%. It has happened at least 10-15 times in the last year. When it happens, I can shift the truck into neutral and rev the engine and I'll get my steering back. Also, if I shift into neutral and turn the truck off and back on again, the steering will work. The only time it happens is when I'm slowing down from highway speeds, 55+ MPH. It has happened when towing also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515101, filed 2013-06, 53,000 miles“Cruse control switch on the brake master cylinder disintegrated, causing immediate loss of brake fluid and braking. Switch body appeared rusty, while the switch next to it on the master cylinder did not. Vehicle in motion, descending driveway when brake pedal went to the floor and all braking action was lost. Vehicle stopped via emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11300300, filed 2020-01, 33,692 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350
47 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-350
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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