2008 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Ford F-350, 8% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 high pressure fuel pump failed, causing the truck to lose power while merging onto the interstate. Our vehicle did not die completely, as I've heard most do. If we had been hauling our rv, it could have been catastophic in that situation. Ford has had these pumps recalled on other vehicles (a van?), but because the repair is costly, I believe that Ford may not want to recall these vehicles. The worst part of it is that anyone that owns an f350 buys it to haul something. In our case, a 13000 pound rv. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908066, filed 2016-09, 91,000 miles“I recently purchased a 2008 Ford f350 diesel crew cab pickup from hayford Ford in isanti mn. I have driven the vehicle a total of 1500 miles since I purchased it. The vehicle has been in the shop more than 20 days since I purchased it. They now say I will have a bill of $8000 dollars to repair the contaminated diesel fuel system. I understand that there has been a fuel tank delamination issue on these vehicles that causes this problem. That can lead to a stalling of the engine if not detected prior to total failure. Ford will not even honor the warranty I purchased from them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10901936, filed 2016-08, 91,500 miles“3 times in the last 6 months my Ford f350 has shut down while I am driving, it locks me out so I can't even turn the engine over and I have to try to coast to a safe place out of traffic. All 3 times the fuel gauge reads over 50 miles to empty, the last time it read 140 miles to empty. The fuel lines are sucking in air, I get high and low pressure codes, I add more fuel(deisel) and then have to bleed all of the lines of air and prime the pumps. I have to do this on the side of the road or in a parking lot if I am fortunate enough to make it that far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310085, filed 2010-02, 43,250 miles“Truck was taken to Ford dealer and diagnosed with low pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pump out.prior to this white smoke rolled out of exhaust while driving on highway and engine shut off.truck waa towed to dealer with above findings.Ford diesel mechanic stated several issues with high and low pressure fuel pumps on these models.please look into this.estimated cost is 13,000 dollars to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11021669, filed 2017-09, 180,000 miles“2008 Ford 350 diesel pick up. Consumer expresses discontent with Ford motor company the consumer stated the engine locked up on his vehicle with only 19,300 miles. The consumer found a TSB regarding symptoms of water in the fuel tank vent area. The consumer stated it seemed that Ford was aware of the possibility of water entering the fuel tank vent area due to snow and ice build-up.”
NHTSA complaint #10343288, filed 2010-07, 19,300 milesRelated recalls
- 08V191000Apr 25, 2008Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing…Covers: Ford F-350 2008, F-250 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10034628Jul 1, 2010Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause…
- 10029024Feb 19, 2009Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles fuel injector o rings can prematurely wear. As a result, fuel may leak into crankcase causing oil…
- 10024824Mar 1, 2008Slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191.
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10021591Jun 8, 2007SLOW FUEL FILL.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-350
47 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBrakes
13 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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