2008 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,532miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Ford F-350, 14% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,532 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had the truck over heat multiple times. Had to change the coolant and also the radiator on long with the oil coolant container. Has a ticking sound and has not yet gone away. Have taken it to Ford dealer and they can't figure it out. Would like to know what to do since I have spent a lot of money and the problem hasn't been fixed and the only thing the Ford dealer tells me is to trade it in for a new one. Help1”
NHTSA complaint #11270289, filed 2019-10, 99,000 miles“Upon returning from a short drive I noticed oil on the ground...had truck towed to local Ford dealer ...when inspected I was informed the self cleaning exhaust system caused the rings to wear prematurely and build pressure in the crankcase causing oil to spew out any opening ie the dipstick tube. A diesel engine should have been expected to last 2-3 times the 165,000 miles on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10980960, filed 2017-04, 165,000 miles“We were hauling a load of logs about an hour away everything was fine when all of the sudden the truck down shifted and white smoke started pouring out from under the passenger side of the hood followed by flames. We had to try to get off the road where we were there was no where to pull off and finally could swing into a state gamesland and someone called the fire dept. I am now out of a truck I just purchased 2 months ago and my VIN number isn't even showing up”
NHTSA complaint #11406635, filed 2021-04, 200,000 miles“Leased Ford 350 truck on 10/23/08. Noticed strange smell in the cab when idling or when heater or air conditioner was running. Took the vehicle into sunrise Ford dealership 8 times for this same issue and was not ever fixed until 9th time and they replaced manifold gasket . So all the while inhaling carbon monoxide poison. Needless to say only after 6 months of getting my Ford 350 I got a heart attack and had to get an operation on my heart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467667, filed 2012-07, 7,451 miles“I have a 2008 Ford f350 super duty ,, and there are many known problems on this truck that Ford is aware of and yet the refuse to fix them .. This is a very expensive truck and I am very disapointed in this truck .. A week after I got the truck the raidiator started leaking .. Two days after that my power steering goes out ,, now I have white smoke pouring out of the back of my truck every morning ,, I am embarrassed to be seen driving this truck .. I wish I know what I know now before I forked out tons of dollers to purchase this piece of junk .. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823867, filed 2016-02, 15,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 20% |
| 2012 | 25 | 17% |
| 2011 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 10% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350
47 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
13 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 27, 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