Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford F-350 SD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 101 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Suspension 13 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Tires 11 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
Of the 101 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 101 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford F-350 SD faces below-average reliability with frequent issues in steering, engine, and suspension systems. Multiple owner complaints highlight recurring challenges in these critical components, potentially resulting in costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $900–$1,800 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,400 | occasional |
| power train | 100,000–140,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads and rotors
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Suspension inspection
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating
- Uneven tire wear
- Fuel system leaks
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.