SEATS
2008 Ford F-450 Sd
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 68 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Ford F-450 Sd, most frequently naming the engine, fuel system and powertrain (other) categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 88 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun 2008 | 1 | 7 |
| Jul 2008 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug 2008 | 2 | 10 |
| Jan 2009 | 2 | 12 |
| May 2009 | 1 | 13 |
| Jul 2009 | 1 | 14 |
| Oct 2009 | 1 | 15 |
| Nov 2009 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb 2010 | 2 | 20 |
| Mar 2010 | 2 | 22 |
| Apr 2010 | 1 | 23 |
| May 2010 | 2 | 25 |
| Jun 2010 | 2 | 27 |
| Aug 2010 | 1 | 28 |
| Sep 2010 | 1 | 29 |
| Nov 2010 | 1 | 30 |
| Jan 2011 | 1 | 31 |
| May 2011 | 2 | 33 |
| Aug 2011 | 1 | 34 |
| Sep 2011 | 1 | 35 |
| Nov 2011 | 1 | 36 |
| Mar 2012 | 1 | 37 |
| Jun 2012 | 1 | 38 |
| Jul 2012 | 2 | 40 |
| Aug 2012 | 1 | 41 |
| Sep 2012 | 1 | 42 |
| Dec 2012 | 2 | 44 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 45 |
| May 2013 | 1 | 46 |
| Oct 2013 | 1 | 47 |
| Jan 2014 | 1 | 48 |
| Apr 2014 | 1 | 49 |
| Jul 2014 | 1 | 50 |
| Sep 2014 | 2 | 52 |
| Nov 2014 | 1 | 53 |
| Dec 2014 | 1 | 54 |
| Jan 2015 | 1 | 55 |
| Jun 2015 | 3 | 58 |
| Sep 2015 | 2 | 60 |
| Jan 2016 | 1 | 61 |
| Apr 2016 | 1 | 62 |
| May 2016 | 1 | 63 |
| Jul 2016 | 1 | 64 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 65 |
| Nov 2016 | 1 | 66 |
| Jan 2019 | 1 | 67 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 68 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine3941.1%
- Fuel system1920.0%
- Powertrain (other)77.4%
- Steering77.4%
- Brakes44.2%
- Driver assistance44.2%
- Visibility33.2%
- Transmission33.2%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
3 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transfer case exploded, and the front windshield shattered. No injuries were sustained; however, several other vehicles sustained cosmetic damage. No warning light was illuminated. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the transfer case, drive shaft assembly, fuel injection pump, fuel lines, and transmission wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 164,176.
- NHTSA ID
- 11615638
- Incident
- Sep 9, 2024
- Mileage
- 164,176 mi
FUEL TANK DELAMINATION LEADING TO BLOWN ENGINE X2 AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT X2. I USE NO ADDITIVES AND BUY ONLY COMMERCIAL FUEL ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA.
- NHTSA ID
- 11166041
- Incident
- Feb 25, 2009
- Mileage
- 15,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- NHTSA ID
- 10928366
- Incident
- Nov 27, 2016
- Mileage
- 200,000 mi
ENTERED ON 10/04/2016 AT 2:45:07 PM EDT (GMT-0400) BY [email protected]: SENDER NAME: SENDER EMAIL: SUBJECT: FORD F-450 COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE AND ENGINE PROBLEMS COMMENTS: I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW IN 2008 AND DROVE IT CROSS COUNTRY TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL. AT 4,544 MILES THE RADIATOR BLEW APART. (DRIVING HIGHWAY/TOWING) THIS WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER FIGHTING WITH FORD. AT 6,065 MILES I HAD ANOTHER COOLING SYSTEM LEAK.(DRIVING LOCAL) THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE "SMALL" RADIATOR, THE "FUEL AND TURBO" COOLER. AT 21432 MILES THE POWER STEERING PUMP WENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.(DRIVING/TOWING/LOCAL) SHOP STATED THAT "FLUID WAS CONTAMINATED" (THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY FORD) AT 22215 MILES I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL, BRAKE PADS AND LOWER CAC HOSE FOR TURBO REPLACED.( DRIVING HIGHWAY/TOWING) NOW AT 29,017 MILES THE RADIATOR TANKS HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE CORE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN ALONG WITH THE CRANK SEAL AND ANOTHER POWER STEERING PUMP.( COMBINATION, HIGHWAY/LOCAL/TOWING? NOT TOWING) I HAVE CHECKED WITH FORD AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY REFUSE TO COVER ANY OF THIS, OR ANY PART, UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE ALSO DONE RESEARCH ON THESE TRUCKS HAVING FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING THE SAME COOLING SYSTEM ISSUES ALONG WITH OTHER ISSUES THAT FORD REFUSED TO COVER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, I THINK THEY NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON THE COOLING SYSTEMS IN THEIR TRUCKS. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS. I WOULD APPRECIATE A RESPONSE. CHECK EDMUNDS FORD F-450 SD TURBO DIESEL REVIEW, MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE, ENGINE FAILURE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10913839
- Incident
- Sep 16, 2016
- Mileage
- 28,900 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE CONTACT REMOVED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST FUEL RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
- NHTSA ID
- 10883654
- Incident
- Jun 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HOWEVER, THE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH IN A SECURED POSITION. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, THE DOOR LATCHED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10870536
- Incident
- May 1, 2015
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-450 SD. AFTER WATER WAS ADDED TO THE RADIATOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WATER LEAKED OUT OF THE HOSE. THE VEHICLE LEAKED RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE HOSE. IN ADDITION, THE EGR COOLER MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR COOLER, RADIATOR, AND HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10860944
- Incident
- Sep 22, 2015
- Mileage
- 95,000 mi
I HAVE 2008 FORD F450 WITH 60 K MILES AND RADIATOR START LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM AND IT WAS BUILDING PREASSURE ON THE TOP OF ATIFREAZE BOX AND HEAT AIR STOPED WORKING AND FORD DEALER THAT I BOUGHT FROM DISNT COVER THE WARRANTY I PAID 1400$ TO GET PROBLEM FIXED AND IT SECOND RADIATOR THAT I CHANGED FROM MY POCKET !!!! I THINK FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING WITH THAT IT SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR ALL 2008-2014 POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINES
- NHTSA ID
- 10821300
- Incident
- Jan 10, 2016
- Mileage
- 61,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
EQUIPMENT
Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as-built into the VSM. Obtain the as-built data from PTS > OASIS > As-Built.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 57.7 |
| 2021 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 62.6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 10 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 9 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 7 | 3 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 3 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2008Viewing | 68 | 3 | 0 | 46.3 |
| 2007 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 40.0 |
| 2006 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 45.5 |
| 2005 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 43.8 |
| 2004 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 50.5 |
| 2003 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 49.1 |
| 2002 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 50.1 |
| 2001 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 64.3 |
| 2000 | 43 | 7 | 5 | 62.1 |
| 1999 | 66 | 11 | 5 | 62.6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1993 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.