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2008 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Ford F-250, 6% of all 337 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest transmission complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 47,524 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
21
6% of 337
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
47,524 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 16, 2007, latest Apr 6, 2021.

2008 Ford F-250 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2007Feb 2009Sep 2010May 2014Jun 2018Jan 2019Apr 2021
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Apr 2021; peak Sep 2012 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Ford F-250

  1. NHTSA 07V139000Mar 26, 2007Transmission & Powertrain33,169 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.

    Risk: Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200530 (7%)
  2. 200610 (2%)
  3. 20074 (4%)
  4. 200821 (6%)
  5. 20093 (4%)
  6. 20108 (8%)
  7. 201123 (6%)
  8. 201218 (6%)
  9. 20133 (3%)
  10. 20148 (5%)
  11. 201519 (6%)
  12. 201614 (5%)
  13. 201725 (2%)
  14. 201815 (4%)
  15. 201945 (4%)
  16. 202074 (28%)
  17. 202125 (15%)
  18. 202221 (17%)
  19. 20237 (16%)
  20. 20246 (16%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-250 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Ford F-250, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,524 miles.
Which Ford F-250 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2020 Ford F-250 has the most transmission complaints (74), compared with 21 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Ford F-250?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-250 concerns the transmission: 07V139000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.