YearToAvoid

2008 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Ford F-350, 10% of all 232 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 65,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints
24
10% of 232
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 21, 2007, latest May 14, 2025.

2008 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2007Feb 2010Aug 2010Apr 2012Jun 2013May 2016Sep 2017
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to May 2025; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350

  1. NHTSA 08V191000Apr 25, 2008Fuel System64,754 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery

    Ford 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 to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.

    Risk: Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Fuel System complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 200565 (20%)
  2. 200643 (16%)
  3. 200710 (16%)
  4. 200824 (10%)
  5. 20092 (4%)
  6. 20102 (4%)
  7. 201127 (15%)
  8. 201218 (10%)
  9. 20138 (9%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 201526 (13%)
  12. 201626 (13%)
  13. 201740 (7%)
  14. 201810 (5%)
  15. 201922 (5%)
  16. 202048 (26%)
  17. 202138 (40%)
  18. 202220 (18%)
  19. 20234 (10%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-350 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Ford F-350, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 65,500 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most fuel system complaints (65), compared with 24 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Ford F-350?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-350 concerns the fuel system: 08V191000.

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.