2008 Ford F-350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,715miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Ford F-350, 3% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,715 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The moon roof track on my Ford F-350 (2008) failed after about 5 years. I had it replaced at jim click Ford in tucson at the beginning of 2013 at a cost of $2400.00. At the beginning of 2015 it failed again. Neither the dealer nor Ford have an answer for the failure(s) and both said I need to do the repair again at my expense. I feel that the moon roof apparatus should be sturdy enough to last the lifespan of the vehicle. My contention is that this issue is a defect and could be a safety issue is the moon roof is blown off or cannot be sealed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690623, filed 2015-02, 68,000 miles“While driving my 2008 F-350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45 MPH for approx 2 miles, received message stop safely now and complete power down of engine. The truck decelerated so fast that had we not been passing a pull off lane we would have been stuck in the middle of the driving lane. The whole incident happened in less than 10 seconds. After getting over to side of road, engine would not crank over and was not allowed to restart until after the engine either cooled down or timed out (didn't try for about an hour later). …”
NHTSA complaint #10420668, filed 2011-08, 61,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated and the contact discovered smoke coming from under the hood. The contact also mentioned that once the hood was opened, the alternator caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the alternator was cycling more than designed because the battery was not functioning properly causing the fire. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672945, filed 2015-01, 81,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V283000Jun 27, 2008Wheeled coach is recalling 215 my 2008 f-350, f-450, and f-550 rescue vehicles built on ford chassis and equipped with 6.4l diesel engines. It has been…Covers: Ford F-350 2008, F-450 2008, F-550 2008
- 07V140000Mar 26, 2007On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result…Covers: Ford F-350 2008, F-250 2008, F-550 SD 2008 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10022240Apr 1, 2007Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 7% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 10% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1988 | 9 | 31% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350
47 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsTires
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology