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2008 Ford F-550 SD Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
31,350miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Ford F-550 SD, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,350 miles.

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 right frame rail has completely severed at the right front shock. The left frame rail at the left front shock is 80% cracked. The engine cradle cross member attaches in this area. The entire front end of the truck has dropped two inches. The fan shroud has dropped to the point that the fan has cut a groove in it. This is a cab/chassis.”

NHTSA complaint #10564224, filed 2014-02, 33,100 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022111%
201519%
2014222%
200828%
200612%
200412%
200215%
200113%
200023%
199935%

Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-550 SD

Engine cooling
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-550 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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