2008 Ford F-750 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Ford F-750 SD, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford F-750 SD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
Ford is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 engine. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Remedy: Ford is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 8, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Ford is recalling 2,811 my 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Remedy: Ford is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or ford at 1-800-343-5338 (fleet owners) or…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning.
Remedy: Ford is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). Owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or ford at 1-800-392-3673.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Ford F-750 SD have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We purchased this truck from an auction and suspect odometer tampering.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2020 · Unknown or other
Compare Ford F-750 SD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-750 SD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Ford F-750 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Ford F-750 SD | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Ford F-750 SD | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 Ford F-750 SD | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Ford F-750 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford F-750 SD | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford F-750 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-750 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Ford F-750 SD | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Ford F-750 SD | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Ford F-750 SD
How do I know if my 2008 Ford F-750 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Ford F-750 SD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 07V534000).
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
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.