2008 Ford F Super Duty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2008 Ford F Super Duty has 31 NHTSA complaints, no recalls, and a complaint index of 0, ranking 2nd out of 2 model years with data. Engine problems make up 39% of complaints, followed by steering at 32%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 F Super Duty years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 31
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2008 Ford F Super Duty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine12 (39%)
- Steering10 (32%)
- Electrical System5 (16%)
- Brakes4 (13%)
- Fuel System4 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Other1 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report repeated engine shutdowns while driving, accompanied by black and white smoke and loss of brakes and steering.
- Multiple owners describe radiator leaks at the tanks and hoses, sometimes called a factory defect by dealership staff.
- Some owners report spark plugs breaking off inside the engine block during routine replacement, requiring extraction or cylinder repair.
- Steering complaints include a 'memory steer' condition requiring extra force to turn and return the wheel to center.
- Owners describe violent front-end shaking or shimmy when hitting bumps or potholes at highway speeds.
- Brake caliper failures are reported, including oil leaking from a caliper and complete loss of braking near a stop light.
2008 Ford F Super Duty recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 compared with other F Super Duty years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 100 | 27 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | No verdict | 0 | 31 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Ford F Super Duty reliable?
- NHTSA lists 31 complaints and 0 recalls for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty, with a complaint index of 0. It ranks 2nd out of the 2 model years with data available, with engine issues being the top reported problem area at 39% of complaints.
- What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford F Super Duty?
- Engine problems are the top complaint category, making up 39% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 62,738. Steering issues follow at 32% of complaints.
- Does the 2008 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
- NHTSA records show 0 recalls for the 2008 Ford F Super Duty.
- At what mileage do 2008 F Super Duty engines typically fail?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 72,000 miles, while engine-specific complaints show a median mileage of 62,738.
- How does the 2008 F Super Duty compare to the 2005 model?
- The 2005 F Super Duty has 27 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2008 has 31 complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking worse at position 2 of 2 model years tracked.