Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford F-350 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 131 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11T002000 TREAD BELT SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V026000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V025000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V344000 BUMPER/HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V191000 FMVSS 301/FUEL TANK BRACKET INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V096000 FMVSS 207/DRIVER SEAT BACK FRAME NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V541000 DRIVER AIR BAG/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V140000 POSITIVE BATTERY WIRE LOCATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V139000 POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE/EXHAUST SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 31 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
Of the 131 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 131 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford F-350 has shown frequent issues with steering and engine components. Notable recalls include problems with the tires, seating systems, and airbag assembly. The repair costs can be significant, leading to higher long-term ownership expenses.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,300 | common |
| Brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Fuel System | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,900 | 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 changes
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake fluid checks
- Coolant system flush
- Regular tire rotations
- Battery health monitoring
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play
- Unusual engine noises
- Suspension squeaks and rattles
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Fuel smell in the cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.