Does the 2008 Ford F-450 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford F-450, 62% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 31,000 miles.

Which Ford F-450 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2008 Ford F-450 has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2008.

Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford F-450?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-450 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Ford F-450 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford F-450, 62% of all 68 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 F-450 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 31,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 42; 62% of 68
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 31,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Ford F-450 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2007, latest Jan 9, 2019.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2007 to Jan 2019; peak Nov 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford F-450

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-450 model year

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

20059 (23%)
200611 (31%)
20072 (13%)
200842 (62%)
20092 (67%)
20102 (67%)
20118 (53%)
20127 (41%)
20132 (25%)
20142 (50%)
20155 (71%)
20161 (20%)
20171 (5%)
20184 (40%)
20194 (17%)
20203 (13%)
20212 (11%)
20224 (17%)
20232 (40%)
20245 (63%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-450 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 42 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford F-450, 62% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 31,000 miles.
Which Ford F-450 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2008 Ford F-450 has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 42 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford F-450?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-450 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.