NHTSA Recall 08V165000: Driveshaft (power train)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,331 vehicles. It affects 2008 Ford E-350.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V165000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08S04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | April 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 14, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.
Safety risk
Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 08s04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov
Vehicles covered by recall 08V165000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-350 | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.