2008 Ford F-350 Sd reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Ford F-350 Sd — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 146
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 24 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,257
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-191
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2006-2010
-126
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
16%
Steering: 24 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Ford F-350 Sd
- STEERING 24
- SUSPENSION 11
- TIRES 10
- ENGINE 10
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Ford F-350 Sd units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Ford F-350 Sd reliable?
NHTSA has 146 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Ford F-350 Sd. The most-reported problem area is steering (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Ford F-350 Sd units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-350 Sd?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (24), suspension (11), tires (10), engine (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Ford F-350 Sd?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.