2008 Ford F Super Duty Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford F Super Duty, 10% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,300 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 fuel tank lining is failing so we took the truck into the dealership. The corroding fuel tank liner has gummed up our fuel filter. While at the shop looking at this the dealership mechanic quickly pointed out that our radiator has a leak. He mentioned that it was a common problem and not covered by warranty. After looking into it further we found out that it is a common problem among Ford superduty f450. This is the second truck (f450) that this has happened to and it cost ~$1,600.00 to fix. Ford refuses to cover this but the dealership knows its a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10497995, filed 2013-02, 40,000 miles“We are on our 4th engine at 67,000 miles. While we are driving, the truck will just shut down, start blowing out black and white smoke. We have no brakes, no steering and working in colorado it has happened while coming down mountains and hills. They've replaced every EGR sensor at least twice, exhaust systems, the motor 4 times, you name it. Ford continues to fix the problem under warranty but refuses to take the truck back - one of these days we will not be so lucky and someone will get hurt or even killed when it shuts down the next time! …”
NHTSA complaint #10332693, filed 2010-05, 13,386 miles“Truck has developed a radiator leak at 29,300 miles. Ford would only cover 3/36,000 warranty. 2008 my superduty trucks with the 6.4l diesel engines are notorious for leaking radiators and oem will not stand behind them.”
NHTSA complaint #10444501, filed 2012-01, 29,300 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10060326Jul 1, 2015Ford: diesel engine runs rough, engine knocking, hard start, crank but no start due to height of improper pedestal that causes exhaust or intake valves be hung open. Model…
- 10057870Sep 1, 2014Ford: due to restrictions from cooling system contamination, diesel engine oil coolers primarily are being replaced because of other components in cooling system. Model 2008-10…
- 10056750Aug 1, 2014Ford: there are exhaust leaks, caused by warped exhaust manifold, experience by diesel engine. Model 2008-10 f super duty.
- 10044214Mar 1, 2012Ford: some trucks may exhibit a situation with diesel engine such as engine knocking, low power, exhaust smoke, long or no crank start and runs rough.
- 10041245Mar 7, 2011Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There are multiple problems with the vehicle. Possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039129Nov 22, 2010Ford: the malfunction light may be on with a lack of power. Htere may be mulitple trouble codes stored. 2008 f-250/350/450/550.
- 10034631Jul 1, 2010Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 10 | 29% |
| 2001 | 8 | 25% |
| 2000 | 15 | 24% |
| 1999 | 12 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 2 | 25% |
| 1994 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F Super Duty
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty
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.
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