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2008 Ford F-250 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2008 Ford F-250 SD, and owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Ford F-250 SD. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,221 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 21 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Have had numerous problems with the cooling system on this vehicle. Had the air charge cooler replaced under warranty at around 70,000 miles. The radiator was leaking as well but dealer refused to rep”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 2019 · Engine and engine cooling

“We own a 2008 ford f-250 super duty truck with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires. On or about 7/5/15, the passenger side rear tire developed tread failure as a portion of the tire tread began peeli”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 31, 2019 · Tires

Compare Ford F-250 SD model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-250 SD model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Ford F-250 SD01
1992 Ford F-250 SD03
1993 Ford F-250 SD14
1994 Ford F-250 SD12
1995 Ford F-250 SD19
1996 Ford F-250 SD111
1997 Ford F-250 SD239
1998 Ford F-250 SD11
1999 Ford F-250 SD2249
2000 Ford F-250 SD2233
2001 Ford F-250 SD2288
2002 Ford F-250 SD3245
2003 Ford F-250 SD4178
2004 Ford F-250 SD2254
2005 Ford F-250 SD3295
2006 Ford F-250 SD1274
2007 Ford F-250 SD154
2008 Ford F-250 SD0141
2009 Ford F-250 SD023
2010 Ford F-250 SD032
2011 Ford F-250 SD0122
2012 Ford F-250 SD057
2013 Ford F-250 SD021
2014 Ford F-250 SD026
2015 Ford F-250 SD2296
2016 Ford F-250 SD3290
2017 Ford F-250 SD141,155
2018 Ford F-250 SD9398
2019 Ford F-250 SD111,164
2020 Ford F-250 SD14265
2021 Ford F-250 SD12166
2022 Ford F-250 SD17124
2023 Ford F-250 SD1643
2024 Ford F-250 SD438
2025 Ford F-250 SD717
2026 Ford F-250 SD69

Checking a specific 2008 Ford F-250 SD

How do I know if my 2008 Ford F-250 SD has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.