Does the 2008 Ford F-350 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford F-350, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,500 miles.

Which Ford F-350 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 86 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford F-350?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford F-350, 37% of all 232 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 6 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 45,500 miles.

Engine complaints: 86; 37% of 232
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2007, latest Jan 17, 2026.

86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2011 Q1 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-350 model year

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

200596 (29%)
200659 (22%)
20078 (13%)
200886 (37%)
20099 (19%)
201011 (21%)
201148 (26%)
201251 (28%)
201320 (23%)
201413 (13%)
201542 (20%)
201630 (14%)
201730 (5%)
201810 (5%)
201924 (5%)
202015 (8%)
202117 (18%)
202219 (17%)
20234 (10%)
20246 (14%)
20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-350 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford F-350, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,500 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most engine complaints (96), compared with 86 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford F-350?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-350 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.