2008 FORD F-250 Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
76 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on a bridge, the vehicle drove over potholes and the vehicle experienced the death wobble, causing the steering wheel to shake uncontrollably. The contact firmly gripped the steering wheel and decelerated to 30 MPH to prevent the vehicle from shaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that several independent mechanics had previously replaced the tires, control arms, shocks, struts, steering damper, and pitman arm, as well as performed an alignment; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Mar 27, 2024
Several times steering has been lost while making a turn. Thusfar accidents have been narrowly avoided. I have worked with the Ford dealer and replaced all major components in 2022. But the problem has started again. Most times the steering wheel is difficult to turn in parking situations; other times the steering wont work at all. I have had to swing wide into the oncoming lane during a turn to make the turn.
Sep 12, 2023
I JUST PURCHASED THIS BEAUTIFUL F 250 TRUCK 2008, FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY IN CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA. I WENT OUT ON THE ROAD AND IMMEDIATELY DISCOVERED THE TRUCK HAD A MAJOR STEERING PROBLEM. IT IS DESCRIBED AS I CANNOT KEEP IT IN THE LANE I AM TRAVELING IN BECAUSE OF STEERING WOBBLE AND PLAYING THE STEERING AND WANDERS INTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. I ALSO CHECKED UP UNDERNEATH AND THERE WERE LOOSE TIE ROD BRACKETS AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT I DO NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF. IT'S A REAL SHAME WHEN THE SALESMAN YOU PURCHASED IT FROM WHEN I TEXTED THIS TO HIM WILL NOT CALL OR TEXT BACK, VERY DECEITFUL.
Oct 05, 2021
Bring truck to 60 or above it starts to shake and wobble to the point I can't go highway speeds.. I have only owned this truck for a couple months.
Jul 16, 2021
While driving down the interstate our truck started shaking violently and my husband had to stop the truck to get it to stop shaking. This happened twice during our trip.
Jun 19, 2021
+ 71 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
42 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the cabin began to fill up with diesel exhaust fumes and white smoke. The contact stated that "Drive Vehicle to Clean Exhaust Filter" warning light illuminated. The contact rolled down the window to relieve the cabin of exhaust fumes and smoke. The contact noticed that a rubber boot around the 4WD shift lever inside the vehicle was completely melted, and only a thick plastic ring around the shift lever opening where the rubber boot was attached remained. The contact replaced the rubber boot; however, the failure reoccurred within a week after replacement. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust pipes needed to be replaced and that the repair required the vehicle cabin to be removed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Dec 19, 2022
HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. HAD THE AIR CHARGE COOLER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT AROUND 70,000 MILES. THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING AS WELL BUT DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT AND WANTED 1400.00 TO REPLACE. WAS LOSING COOLANT AT A RATE OF ABOUT 1 GALLON A WEEK GOING THRU THE AIR CHARGE COOLER AND OUT THE EXHAUST. AT 89,000 MILES I HAD TO PAY $1947.00 TO REPLACE BOTH THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONAL EGR COOLERS. AGAIN, DUMPING A GALLON OF COOLANT INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM A WEEK CAUSING SEVER SMOKING AND POLLUTANTS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT THOUSANDS OR PROBABLY MILLIONS OF F-250 AND OTHERS WITH THE 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE. FORD REFUSED TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND DO A TOTAL RECALL ON THESE ILL DESIGNED TRUCKS. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH TURNING THEIR HEAD ON THIS DESIGN FLAW AND NOT MADE TO CORRECT THE AIR CHARGED COOLERS, PLASTIC RADIATORS AND THE EGR COOLERS.
Aug 06, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE LOW ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR SEAL FRACTURED AND THE HOSES WERE LEAKING. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Mar 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS, 20 STUDS, FOUR NUTS, AND TWO GASKETS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,851.
Dec 15, 2014
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS MY 08 FORD F250 6.4 HAS HAD EXCESSIVE BLUISH WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING AND LASTS AROUND 20 SECONDS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND SITUATION MET ALL CRITERIA OUTLINED IN TSB 11-2-2. CAC WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE STILL INTERMITTENTLY HAS SAME PROBLEM. ON ONE OCCURRENCE THE SMOKE WAS SO EXCESSIVE THAT A MOTORCYCLE TRAVELING BEHIND ME ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD DUE TO VISIBILITY. FORD STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL.
May 01, 2013
+ 37 more complaints for this component
TIRES
28 complaints
Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires LT275/70R18 D1 I purchased these tires on 11/08/2019. My truck had 166,736 miles it now has around 202,000. I experienced a blow out where the total tread separated from the rear driver side side walls. The tread separated piece was in one piece. As if a re-tread tire. It caused extensive damage to my rear quarter panel among a list of other damaged parts. The tread was on the tires were still in excellent shape.
Jul 14, 2025
TIRE HAD A FULL TREAD SEPERATION WHILE DOING 65 ON [XXX] IN BROWARD COUNTY FL CAUSED DAMAGE TO DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER AND ALLOY RIM , WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITH NO ACCIDENT TIRE SIZE WAS LT275 / 70 R18 AND HAD LESS THAN 12000 MILES I CHECKED THE OTHER 3 TIRES AND A COUPLE HAVE UNUSUAL WEAR WHICH MAY BE STARTING TO HAVE THE TREAD SEPERATE AS YOU CAN A CRACK FORMING WHERE THE FAILED TIRE SEPERATED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Oct 09, 2024
295/65R20 Had 3 out of 4 tires separate with about 1400 miles on them at highway speeds. Purchase in 11/22 first on failed 4/23 the other 2 5/23. 1st one had belts break at hwy speeds the 2nd had a large chunk of trade come off and 3rd had belts separate. 70mph was average speed when the issue occurred.
Jul 03, 2023
WE OWN A 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES. ON OR ABOUT 7/5/15, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE DEVELOPED TREAD FAILURE AS A PORTION OF THE TIRE TREAD BEGAN PEELING OFF WHILE TRAVELLING ON I-75. A SPARE TIRE WAS PUT ON AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND A WARRANTY CLAIM WAS SUBMITTED AS IT WAS STILL UNDER TREAD WARRANTY. ON OR ABOUT 8/21/15, THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95, WHICH CAUSED NEARLY $3000.00 IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THE BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES BUT NOT FOR THE 20 INCH TIRES WHICH ARE THE ONES DESCRIBED HERE. WE FEEL THAT THE 20 INCH TIRES NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR POSSIBLE RECALL AS WELL. THESE TIRES ONLY HAD 37,667 MILES ON THEM AND WERE PURCHASED NEW FROM FORD ON 7/23/12. THIS TIRE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHICH COULD OF LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED/INFLATED AND ROTATED. *JS
Jul 31, 2019
TIRE SEPARATION - FACTORY ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED FOR THE SAME REASON UNDER A RECALL.
Feb 20, 2016
+ 23 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
19 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was HOT before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was then allowed to cool down, and water was added to the radiator. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 12,000 miles later. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
Jun 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250 The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the bottom of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the engine block of the vehicle had fractured. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Nov 14, 2024
I PURCHASED MY 2008 FORD F250 IN 2015 FROM A DEALERSHIP IN BURKBURNETT, TX. THE TRUCK STARTED LOOSING COOLANT FROM WHAT SEEM TO BE THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE. THAT LEAK STOPPED BUT CONTINUED LEAK COOLANT FROM BUT WAS NOT VISIBLE. THEN THE COOLANT FILLER BOTTLE STARTED COLLECTING A BLACK FLUID AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS ENGINE OIL. SO, I WAS GETTING OIL IN MY ANTIFREEZE. THE RADIATOR WAS DRAINED AND REFILLED WITH COOLANT BUT I STILL FOUND OIL IN THE COOLANT FILLER BOTTLE. RIGHT AROUND THANKSGIVING 2019, I DECIDED TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO A DEALERSHIP 50 MILES AWAY. THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AFTER THE TEST DRIVE AND HAS NOT STARTED SINCE. WE WERE GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $11,000 TO CLEAN OUT THE OILS IN THE ENGINE. THE PICKUP IS NOT WORTH THAT MUCH ACCORDING TO THE LIENHOLDER. THE VEHICLE IS NOW SITTING IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND HAS BEEN SINCE THE NEW YEAR AFTER WE HAD IT TOWED FROM THE DEALERSHIP 50 MILES AWAY TO OUR HOME.
Mar 16, 2020
THE RADIATOR IS SEPARATING AT THE SEAL AT THE EDGE. WE ARE LOSING APPROX 1 GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE A DAY. I HAVE HEARD THIS COMPLAINT FROM SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS WE HAVE TALKED TO AND OTHER CUSTOMERS.
Nov 15, 2019
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AD THERE IS A LACK OF POWER AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THERE IS ALSO A COOLANT LEAK AT THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS A SURGE HESITATION FEELING AND ALACK OF POWER ON ACCELERATION. THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION THAT HAS AN ODD SHIFT.
Sep 16, 2019
+ 14 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
18 complaints
Death wobble
May 31, 2024
Experiencing the ford “death wobble”. Around 50 mph going over small road transition the vehicle start shaking violently and I have no control. The only way to stop it is come close to a dead stop in the middle of a highway.
Mar 03, 2023
THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE FRONT END STARTS SHAKING REALLY BAD HIT A BUMP IN ROAD GOING ABOVE 50 MPH AND WILL NOT STOP UNLESS I SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST A STOP. *TR
Jun 15, 2020
AT 65MPH+- ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL / STEER STRAIGHT.AND MAINTAIN POSITION IN LANE. HAVE SPENT $6,000.00 +- WITH FORD DEALERSHIP AND ALSO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FORD REPLACED THE STEERING BOX TWICE, NEW SHOCKS, NEW TIRES, NEW TIE ROD ENDS, ALIGNMENT, TIRE BALANCING AND OTHER NEW PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING...AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. I HAVE BEEN THE SOLE OWNER OF THIS TRUCK AND BOUGHT NEW IN 2009.
Mar 07, 2020
WHEN TRAVELING MORE THAN 40MPH AND A WHEEL HITS A GROOVE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND IS HARD TO CONTROL, FORCING THE DRIVER TO QUICKLY DECELERATE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. IT FEELS AS IF THE TIRES ARE BOUNCING UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN 2009. ALSO WHEN DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS OR VERY BUMPY ROADS, THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN DEPRESSED, GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKES, NORMAL BRAKING RETURNS, BUT THE INITIAL BRAKE FAILURE IS VERY FRIGHTENING AS IS THE UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Jan 03, 2020
+ 13 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR AN UNSTATED AMOUNT OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CEASED IN THE PARK POSITION. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPUBLIC FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 1740 US-60, REPUBLIC, MO 65738, (417)732-2626, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Jan 08, 2020
WHEN I WAS DRIVING I LOST POWER I PUT ON THE SCANNER GOT A CODE P0701 WHICH IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER SOLENOID I LOST ALL GEARS I RESET THE LIGHT GOT 3 AND 4 WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME BUT NOW HAVE NO GEARS WHAT SO EVER
Sep 01, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A POPPING NOISE SUDDENLY OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RED MCCOMBS FORD (8333 I10, SAN ANTONIO, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARTICULATE FILTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V139000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *TT*JB
Jan 22, 2019
THE TRUCK WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, EVEN WHEN THE DRIVERS FOOT IS FIRMLY PLACED ON THE BRAKE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. VEHICLE CAN BE PARKED ANYWHERE...I.E. IN THE GARAGE, DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. ALL FLAT SURFACES, (SO NO HEAVY TENSION ON THE TRANSMISSION LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE IF PARKED ON A HILL AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT ENGAGED).
Dec 08, 2018
AT APPROXIMATELY 3 PM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018, MY 2008 F-250 SD 4WD TRUCK EXPERIENCED AN ABRUPT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE CORRIDOR WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHILE IN 2WD MODE. IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, A DULL RUMBLE COULD BE HEARD, WHICH RAPIDLY AMPLIFIED TO A LOUD ROAR. I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY JOLTED BY A THUNDEROUS EXPLOSION THAT EMANATED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS I PULLED OVER ONTO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER. AS THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD HESITANTLY, A CLOUD OF THICK SMOKE BILLOWED OUT FROM BELOW THE TRUCK NEAR THE FRONT DOORS. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT THE TRANSFER CASE, WHOSE EXTERIOR WALL HAD LITERALLY BEEN RIPPED APART. LARGE GEAR COMPONENTS FROM THE TRANSFER CASE WERE STREWN ALONG THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER. THE EXPLOSION WITHIN THE TRANSFER CASE CAUSED SEVERAL INTERNAL PARTS TO BE EJECTED WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE AND VELOCITY. THE SIZABLE INDENTATIONS AND LARGE SCRAPES INFLICTED UPON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE PASSENGER FLOOR PAN, RESPECTIVELY, ARE A CONSPICUOUS TESTAMENT TO THE FORCEFUL DISCHARGE OF THESE VARIOUS COMPONENTS PARTS FROM INSIDE THE TRANSFER CASE. THE SUBSTANTIAL ENERGY CONTAINED IN THIS EXPLOSION NECESSARILY IMPLIES THAT TREMENDOUS PRESSURE WAS BUILDING UP INSIDE THE TRANSFER CASE. FURTHERMORE, THE THICK, ACRID SMOKE RELEASED FOLLOWING THE EXPLOSION IS ALSO INDICATIVE THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS SUBJECT TO APPRECIABLE HEAT GENERATION. FORTUNATELY, AND RATHER INCREDIBLY, NO INJURIES NOR CRASHES WERE SUSTAINED WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE PRECIPITOUSLY BURST. DESPITE THE ABSENCE OF COLLATERAL DAMAGE OR CASUALTIES, THE SEVERITY AND MAGNITUDE OF THIS INEXPLICABLE EQUIPMENT FAILURE WARRANT DOCUMENTATION AS THIS IS A CRITICAL PART MALFUNCTION.
Jun 08, 2018
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
12 complaints
Serious uncontrollable violent shaking in the front end of the vehicle when it hits a pot hole or runs over a bump. It’s almost like one side starts to bounce which leads to the other side to start bouncing and it goes back and forth from either side very fast which sounds like a loud rumble
May 15, 2024
When going over 45 mph the steering wheel of the truck violently shakes and is hard to control.
Nov 19, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, the vehicle hit a bump and he heard abnormal sounds coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection, he was informed that the body mount bushings that hold the cab to the train and cushion the road and the engine vibrations from the body were detaching from the frame. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired, and the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second inspection and the dealer diagnosed that the body mount bushings had detached from the frame. The dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair because the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Sep 16, 2021
FORD DEATH WOBBLE. TOWING A 5TH WHEEL CAMPER AT 65 MPH. HIT A BUMP ON PA TURNPIKE. THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALMOST LOST CONTROL. MADE A PANIC SLOW DOWN TO 25 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL.
Mar 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08E026000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 186,000.
Nov 09, 2018
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stood on the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot at a low speed. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the brake pedal responded as needed while driving to his residence. Upon investigating the failure, the contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Jan 17, 2023
I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE BUILDING SUPPLY WITH THE TRUCK. I WAS TOWING A SMALL UTILITY TRAILER. AS I APPROACHED A FAIRLY SHARP CURVE I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK BRAKES WERE GONE WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRAILER BRAKES LOCKED AND SLOWED THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO GET SAFELY THROUGH THE TURN. I RELIED ON THE TRAILER BRAKES AND THE TRANSMISSION TO COMPLETE THE TRIP AND GET THE VEHICLE SAFELY HOME. WHEN I GOT HOME I CALLED THE DEALER AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED THERE FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO BADLY WORN BRAKE PADS CAUSING THE CALIPERS TO OVEREXTEND AND A CALIPER PISTON SEAL HAD FAILED. PADS ON ALL 4 WHEELS WERE BADLY WORN. IT WAS THE LEFT REAR CALIPER THAT FAILED. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE BRAKES CAN BE THIS BADLY WORN AFTER ONLY 21,000 MILES.
Nov 12, 2012
I BOUGHT MY TRUCK IN NOVEMBER 2008 BRAND NEW. AT APPROXIMATELY 13000 MILES I HAD MY RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FREEZE UP. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY GOT OUT AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM AROUND MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY AND THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO INSTALL A NEW CALIPER, PADS AND ROTOR. THIS WAS ALL DONE UNDER WARRANTY, UNFORTUNATELY THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES - ONCE ON THE RIGHT FRONT,ONCE ON THE RIGHT REAR, AND AGAIN ON THE LEFT FRONT. THE LAST TIME WAS AT 48000 MILES AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. EVERY INCIDENT WAS THE SAME WITH THE RESULTING REPAIRS BEING THE SAME (NEW CALIPER, NEW ROTOR,AND NEW PADS. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE TO MAKE FORD REMEDY THIS SITUATION BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. LIVING IN MICHIGAN I DRIVE ON SLIPPERY ROADS AND IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN ON SLIPPERY ROADS I FEAR WHAT THE OUTCOME OF THE INCIDENT MAY BE. THIS I FEEL IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION, I PULL A 34 FOOT FIFTHWHEEL CAMPER AND WOULD NOT WANT TO EXPERIENCE THIS WHILE PULLING IT. I KNOW OF AT LEAST 5 OTHER TRUCKS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM RANGING IN YEARS FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. IRONICALLY FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB ON THE 2010-2011 FORD SUPERDUTY FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THEY NEED TO EXPAND THE TSB OR ISSUE A RECALL ON ALL OF THESE TRUCKS. I AM ON THE VERGE OF GETTING RID OF MY TRUCK BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS NOT REAL SAFE TO DRIVE.HOPEFULLY SOMETHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR
Oct 09, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED HE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE RECURRING PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10/5/11 *CN UPDATED 10/24/11
Aug 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TWO PEDALS WERE MANUFACTURER TOO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/24/11 *BF THE CONSUMER OWNS FOUR OTHER 2008 FORD F-250'S. UPDATED 09/16/11
May 12, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
10 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE TO HITCH A TRAILER ONTO TO THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE BRAKE SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLUID PRESSURE WIRING HARNESS WAS DETACHED AND HANGING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD AN UNKNOWN DEALER ORDER A NEW BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.*DT CONSUMER STATED MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE MALFUNCTIONED.*JB
Sep 28, 2020
I HAVE 46000 MILES ON MY TRUCK AND FOUR TIMES MY REAR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ON ME. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED WITH 17000 MILES SO CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY. IT IS NO WONDER I GOT A USED VEHICLE WITH SO LOW OF MILES. I HAVE LOST ALL FAITH IN DRIVING THIS TRUCK FOR ANY KIND OF DISTANCE. I HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY UNABLE TO MOVE STRANDED ON THE ROAD. ON ANOTHER OCCASION I HAD TO DRIVE FIFTY MILES TOWING A TRAILOR WITH VICE GRIPS CRIMPING MY BRAKE LINE AFTER I BROKE THE CALIPER FREE AND GUESS WHAT THEY ARE LOCKED UP AGAIN.THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM AND VERY DANGEROUS
Jun 18, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION, MORE OFTEN ON HOT DAYS, THE BRAKE CALIPERS, IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK, LOCK UP AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE LEFT STATIONARY UNTIL THEY RELEASE. THE BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED NUMEROUS TIMES. FORD WILL NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR FAULTY CALIPERS WHEN I EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AT 30,000 ORIGINAL MILES. WHEN I ASKED AN EXPERIENCED LOCAL MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEM, HE EXPLAINED THAT FORD USED TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF METALS IN THEIR CALIPERS SO THEY EXPAND AND CONTRACT AT DIFFERENT RATES, CAUSING THEM TO LOCK UP.
Apr 04, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT SUNK TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING THE ELECTRIC BRAKE FROM A TRAILER BEING TOWED BY THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE RELEASE SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000. UPDATED 09/22/16*LJ UPDATED 10/6/2017*JS
Aug 04, 2016
I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND ATTEMPTING TO GET OFF AT AN EXIT WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKES THEY GRABBED HARD, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, THE ABS WHINE STARTED BUT I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THIS CAUSED STEERING TO BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE AND THERE WHERE SIGNIFICANT DOWNGRADES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ROAD. WHILE USING FORCE TO TURN THE STERRING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO KEEP FROM GOIN OVER THE EMBANKMENT THYE BRAKES RELEASED WHICH CAUSE ME TO ALMOST GO OVER THE EMBANCKMENT ON THE RIGHT. THE BRAKES KEEP GRABBING AND RELEASING UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO T HE DEALERSHIP AND I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM THEM. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH HAD THE TRUCK GONE OVER THE EMBANKMENT ON EITHER SIDE. I'M USED TO DRIVING AND STAY PRETTY ALERT BUT THERE ARE THOSE THAT THIS WOULD HAVE MADE THEM FREEZE UP AND IT WOULD HAVE ENDED IN TRAGEDY!
Feb 15, 2016
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered, after checking the Carfax report, that the mileage was 182,000.
Nov 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he started to smell smoke inside the vehicle, which caused him to get a headache. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to his residence. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact open the hood and saw fire in the engine compartment. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated after the fire was located. The contact extinguished the fire with nearby water. The contact stated he did not call the fire department or the police department to file a report. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 276,000.
Sep 01, 2022
SUMMARY: PURCHASED THIS 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY NEW AT A FORD DEALERSHIP IN FLA. ON FEB. 29, 2008 AND CONTINUE TO BE THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4 TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TSB 07-26-2 (WIRING HARNESS DEFECT ON HPFP) ISSUED AUGUST 2007.IN JANUARY 2015, WHILE ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEED, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I LOST ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE DIED. BRAKING AND STEERING WERE ALSO DIMINISHED.GOT LUCKY AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A SHORT IN THE WIRING OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GASKET WIRING HARNESS (THE SUBJECT OF TSB 07-26-2 WHEREIN FORD RECOGNIZED IN AUGUST OF 2007 A PROBLEM WITH UNPROTECTED WIRING WITHIN THE HPFP WIRING HARNESS). REPAIRS WERE EXTREMELY COSTLY (OVER $3,000.00)MORE IMPORTANTLY THIS INSTANTANEOUS FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH; IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME.I URGE NTSB TO INVESTIGATE UNPLANNED SHUT DOWNS OF THIS VEHICLE'S POWER PLANT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, COLLISION, INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE AUGUST OF 2007 YET HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL.REPLACE THE HPFP GASKET AND WIRING HARNESS. RUN # 2 FOR US: MY FORD 2008 F250, IS BACK IN THE SAME FORD SHOP ON RUN #2 OF THE SAME WIRING HARNESS. WHILE ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE DIED. BRAKING AND STEERING WERE ALSO DIMINISHED. WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND COAST ACROSS TWO LANES TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A SHORT IN THE WIRING OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GASKET WIRING HARNESS. ( ALREADY SEE 7 COMPLAINTS).
Aug 26, 2015
THE WIRES SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP FRAYED. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE WIRES NOT BEING PROPERLY PROTECTED BY FORD (ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP). ONCE THE SHORT IN THE WIRE OCCURRED, MY TRUCK IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS GOING 65 MPH AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SINCE MY TRUCK WAS SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
WHEN STARTING MY 2008 FORD F-250 I BEGAN HAVING TO TRY IT MORE THAN ONCE, WHICH WAS VERY UNUSUAL FOR MY TRUCK. THEN THE NEXT DAY THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALER, THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND INFORMED ME THAT THE ERROR CODE INDICATED THAT EITHER I OR SOMEONE ELSE HAS ATTEMPTED TO MODIFY THE PCM (PROCESSOR) UNSUCCESSFULLY AND THAT RESULTED IN THE PCM BEING RUINED. I ASSURED THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT IN NO WAY HAVE I OR ANYONE ELSE DONE THAT. HE BASICALLY CALLED ME A LIAR AND SAID IT WOULD BE AROUND $1000 TO REPAIR. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NOW FOR 5 DAYS AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED ME THAT THE REPAIR TECH WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY REPROGRAMMING THE NEW PCM AND HAD TO CONTACT FORD DIRECTLY. I'M STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. *TR
Jan 10, 2011
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
UNKNOWN
Oct 25, 2024
Driving down the highway and my truck started to violently shaking. I pulled over to see if tire blew. Tires where fine. Drove it another 5 miles and it did it again. Felt worse then having a blown tire until I stopped.
Apr 27, 2022
Steering box replaced and vehicle lost control. Airbags failed to deploy. Fatality occurred.
Jun 23, 2021
2008 FORD LARIAT F-250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERE SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *LD *JS
May 23, 2018
WHEN SHIFTING THE TRUCK FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE TRUCK RANDOMLY WENT FULL THROTTLE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPEN. IN ANOTHER CASE IT ALSO HAS WENT FULL THROTTLE WHEN MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTING INTO PARK.
Mar 25, 2017
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed over a bump in the roadway, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware that the rubber body mounts were deteriorating and detaching from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Dec 05, 2024
THE BED RAILS THAT ATTACH THE BED TO THE FRAME ARE ROTTEN AND ARE DETACHED FROM EACH OTHER . THE BED FRAME MOUNTS ARE RUSTING OFF FROM THE BED ITSELF . NO OTHER RUSTING ON THE TRUCK EXCEPT FOR ONE SPOT ON THE OUTER PASSENGER SIDE BED WHEEL WELL.
Oct 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BUSHINGS THAT CONNECT THE BED OF THE TRUCK TO THE FRAME HAD DETERIORATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Nov 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, MOLD WAS BUILDING UP ON THE REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THROUGH THE CABIN AND HE WAS CONCERNED THAT IT MIGHT POTENTIALLY LEAK THROUGH THE MOON ROOF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED A STRONG MILDEW ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MORE THAN TWO OCCASIONS WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.
Dec 30, 2014
WATER LEAKING INTO REAR GLASS MISC SUBLET TO LEAK SOL TO RESEAL REAR GLASS SUBL. LEAK SOLUTION 16433 PO#235147 $250.00 BASICALLY USED LIQUID METAL TO SEAL REAR WINDOW. I THINK THAT THIS IS A DEFECT WHERE THE WINDOW FITS INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK ON F150 AND F250. WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK IN THERE WAS A LINE OF TRUCKS THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
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STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
7 complaints
When decelerating, such as taking an off-ramp, it loses power to the brakes and steering, which makes it unsafe.
Feb 22, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE BRAKES HAD TO BE APPLIED EACH TIME WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND BRAKE FLUID, BUT WERE ALSO UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Feb 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL STEERING LOCK UP AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHEN TURNING AND DECELERATING. THREE OCCURRENCES IN LAST 3 MONTHS. LAST 1-10-2017
Jan 20, 2017
SLOWING DOWN EXITING TO THE LEFT OFF HI-WAY AFTER ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR AT 70MPH. BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE IT KICKED BACK, BOTH BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP, SLID UNTO SHOULDER, THEN EVERYTHING RELEASED LIKE NORMAL. BROUGHT TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED HYRO-BOOSTER SYSTEM AND FLUIDS. ISSUE SEEMED CORRECTED, EXITING RIGHT ON HWY NO ISSUE, HOWEVER EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AGAIN FIRST TIME EXITING LEFT. AFTER 10 DAYS RESEARCHING ISSUE, DEALER ASSURED REPLACING DAMPER ASSEMBLY(?) AND ALL FOUR TIRES WOULD RESOLVE. ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN SAME DAY AS PICKUP. BEING TOWED BACK TO DEALER FOR THIRD ATTEMPT TO CORRECT. *TR
Mar 17, 2015
WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY I LOST THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LOSE STEERING PULLING INTO PARKING SPACES AND UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BRAKES FADE SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER HEAVY USE AND WHILE TOWING. THE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT GONE AWAY. *TR
Jan 29, 2014
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
I JUST HAD PURCHASED A 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SOMETHING LIKE THIS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND APPROXIMATELY THE SAME LEVEL AS WELL. I WAS PUTTING ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AND IT IS TOO EASY TO KEEP PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE TRYING TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT FOR A FEW HOURS TO TRANSPORT IT, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST SEVEN STOPS. I'M THINKING THERE SHOULD BE A FIX OR SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS SORT OF THING. IF THIS SORT OF THING IS HAPPENING TO NEW DRIVERS, IT IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD. I'M AFRAID TO LET OTHERS DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO A CAR AND A POST.
Mar 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Jun 11, 2014
THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO TURN OFF. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF HIGHWAY DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL TURNED ON, I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF BY USING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH OR BY BRAKING. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF IT FINALLY TURNED OFF BY BRAKING. *TR
Dec 27, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH, THE TRUCK INSTANTLY "TOOK OFF", THE TACHOMETER WENT TO BETWEEN 5500 & 6000 RPM, AND SPEED INCREASED TREMENDOUSLY TO ALMOST 90MPH. I TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE TO TRY TO INTERRUPT WHAT WAS OCCURRING. I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, WHERE THE RPMS DROPPED TO 3000. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF IN HOPES OF RESETTING WHATEVER HAD JUST OCCURRED. WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK BACK UP, IT IMMEDIATELY BEGAN DOING WHAT IT WAS DOING BEFORE. I PLACED THE TRUCK INTO "DRIVE" AND ATTEMPTED TO GET OUT OF THE ROADWAY. AT THIS TIME, EVERYTHING RETURNED TO "NORMAL". I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP (UNIVERSITY FORD, DURHAM NC). THEY DETERMINED WITHIN 40 MINUTES THAT IT WAS THE FLOOR MAT. HOWEVER, I HAVE TRIED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR TODAY TO RECREATE A FLOOR MAT ACCELERATOR STICKING WITHOUT SUCCESS. I HAVE ALSO BEEN UNABLE TO RECREATE THE MAXIMUM RPMS THAT I EXPERIENCED WITH MY FOOT IN A NORMAL DRIVING POSITION. THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY OCCURRENCE, BUT I DO NOT AGREE THAT IT WAS A FLOOR MAT PROBLEM OR THAT MY ISSUE WAS TAKEN SERIOUSLY. THE SERVICE REP (KENNETH) ADVISED THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT PROVIDE ANY COMPUTER CODES INDICATING A PROBLEM, SO THERE WAS DEFINITELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCK OTHER THAN THE FLOOR MAT BEING OUT OF POSITION. *TR
Oct 12, 2010
MY 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY HAS A GAS PEDAL THAT STICKS TO THE FLOOR MAKING YOU GO FULL THROTTLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SO OFTEN THAT I AM USED TO THROWING THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP FROM HITTING PEOPLE AND THEN KICKING THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT RELEASES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG THAT THEY CAN FIX, THEY THINK THE CARPETING IS CATCHING THE PEDAL. *TR
Sep 28, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS COME UNLATCHED WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED IN ANY WAY. SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELTS WON'T EVEN LATCH. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAULTY SEAT BELTS ARE UNRELIABLE TO PROTECT MY FAMILY. *TR
Aug 01, 2014
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS WILL COME UNFASTENED/ UNBUCKLED ON THEIR OWN. *TR
Apr 23, 2013
I ORDERED A 2008 F-250 SUPER DUTY LARIAT CREW CAB IN MARCH 2008 AND TOOK DELIVERY IN LATE APRIL 2008. WHEN TRYING TO INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT, I REALIZED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELT IN THE INBOARD REAR SEAT. IT WOULD NOT GO INTO 'AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE' FOR THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT AS THE TWO OUTBOARD REAR SEATS AND THE OUTBOARD PASSENGER SEAT DID. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE INBOARD REAR SEATBELT ONLY TO FIND THAT ONE DIDN'T WORK EITHER. UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION OF MY OWNER'S MANUAL I FOUND THAT IT SAID THAT ONLY THE OUTBOARD REAR SEATS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAD SEATBELTS WITH AN 'AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE.' THE TECH SERVICE LINE TOLD MY DEALER THAT THE REAR INBOARD SEAT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAVE AN 'AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE' AND LEO FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME THE SAME. FORD WAS FORCED TO CHANGE FROM A 'TYPE 1 LAP BELT' IN THE REAR INBOARD SEAT TO A 'TYPE 2 INTEGRAL LAP/SHOULDER BELT' BECAUSE OF 'ANTON'S LAW,' WHICH WAS SIGNED DECEMBER 4, 2002. ONE OF THE PRIMARY REASONS FOR THIS LAW WAS THE 'INCREASED PROTECTION THAT CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF FOUR AND EIGHT GAIN BY HAVING A LAP/SHOULDER BELT MADE AVAILABLE IN REAR INBOARD SEATING POSITIONS. WHEN THESE TYPE 2 BELTS ARE INSTALLED IN THE REAR INBOARD SEATING POSITION, THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL, AND POTENTIALLY SAFER, SEATING POSITION AVAILABLE FOR A CHILD IN A BELT-POSITIONING BOOSTER SEAT.' *TR
Dec 28, 2008
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY 2008 FORD F250, I NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WOULD LOCK INTO PLACE WHEN BRAKING AS THEY SHOULD BUT WOULD NOT RELEASE WITHOUT REMOVING THE BUCKLE TO RESET THEM. BUMPS OFTEN SET OFF THE LOCKING. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND THAT FORD OFFERED NO FIX. WHEN THE SEAT BELT LOCKS, I AM UNABLE TO REACH FORWARD TO ACCESS CONTROLS OR TURN WELL ENOUGH TO SEE WHEN CHANGING LANES UNTIL I UNLATCH AND RESNAP THE BUCKLE. *TR
Sep 09, 2008
MY HUSBAND AND I JUST BOUGHT A NEW 2008 FORD F-250 CREW CAB PICKUP. WHEN I WAS INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT, AFTER WE GOT HOME, I NOTICED THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY LOWER ANCHORS FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM. I DID NOTICE THE UPPER TETHERS WHEN WE WERE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE BEFORE WE BOUGHT IT, SO I FIGURED IT WOULD HAVE THE LOWER ANCHORS. WHY ISN'T THERE ANY LOWER ANCHORS, THAT IS PART OF THE LATCH SYSTEM. ALSO, THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN THE BACK SEAT IS NOT A RETRACTABLE ONE, BUT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS. THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE, YOU ARE NOT TO HAVE A CHILD IN THE FRONT SEAT, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE A BACK SEAT. PUTTING YOUR CHILD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR THEM AND THERE IS NOT EVEN A RETRACTABLE SEAT BELT OR LOWER ANCHORS FOR A CAR SEAT THERE. IS FORD TRYING TO CUT CORNERS ON SAFETY? IF I WOULD HAVE NOTICED THAT I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT TWICE BEFORE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS STANDARD FOR ALL NEW VEHICLES TO HAVE THE LATCH SYSTEM. I REALIZE THAT IT IS A HEAVY DUTY PICK UP BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT KIDS WON'T RIDE IN THEM. THEY STILL NEED THE PROPER SAFETY SEAT OPTIONS THAT THE LIGHT DUTY PICKUPS AND CARS DO. *TR
Feb 17, 2008
AIR BAGS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, GOT HIT BY AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER THAT RAN A STOP SIGN, STRIKING THE DRIVER SIDE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WAS PRESENT AND A REPORT NUMBER: 88163534 WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, TREATED AND RELEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
Aug 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN OF CONCORD (2285 DIAMOND BLVD, CONCORD, CA 94520. 888-415-4242), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
Jan 03, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG INFLATER MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000 . ..UPDATED 12-30-13 *BF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON 12/5/13. *JB
Nov 27, 2013
MY DAUGHTER AND HER FIANCE WERE INVOLVED IN A WRECK. HIS 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK FLIPPED END OVER END. THEY WERE VERY BADLY INJURED. THE DRIVER AIR BAG NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HIS NECK WAS BROKEN BY THE STEERING WHEEL OR DASH AND SHE RECEIVED INJURIES TO HER FACE AND HAD TO GET STITCHES, ALONG WITH OTHER INJURIES. WE SAW A FORD F-150 A FEW DAYS LATER WITH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END AND PASSENGER SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS A DEFECT IN HIS PICKUP AND WHAT CAN WE DO. *TR
Nov 25, 2008
WHEELS
4 complaints
COOPER DISCOVERY TIRES LT275/65R18 SEPARATIONS (ALL FOUR WITHIN A MONTH) NOTICED ROUGH / WOBBLY RIDE AT ALL SPEEDS. TOOK TO TIRE STORE WHERE PURCHASED, TOLD TREAD / BELTS SEPARATING. REPLACED THE TWO BAD TIRES, TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL, RECEIVED PRORATE ON TIRES AS THERE WAS GOOD TREAD REMAINING. COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE OTHER TWO HAVE SAME ISSUE. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND TIRE.
Sep 01, 2016
2008 FORD F-250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A PROBLEM WITH WHEELS STATING A CRACK IN THE BODY OF THE WHEEL RUNNING THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL FOR ALL 5 WHEELS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A SIXTH WHEEL HAS SINCE GONE BAD.
Feb 18, 2011
18" RIMS ON FORD F-250SD REPLACED IN AUG. 2009 WITH SAME STYLE RIM. OUTER COVER SEPARATES FROM RIM. NOW, OCT. 2010, SAME PROBLEM, NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ONLY THING HOLDING THE "GLUED" COVERS ON WERE THE WHEEL WEIGHTS. RIM COVERS COULD OF FLEW OFF TRUCK AT ANY TIME. FORD IS WILLING TO COMPROMISE AND HELP OUT (AFTER CONTACTING DEALER PRESIDENT) BUT STILL HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO UPGRADE TO ALUMINUM RIMS. DON'T SEE WHY I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING FOR AN OBVIOUS FORD DEFECT. LIKE I STATED BEFORE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR. *TR
Nov 05, 2010
BOTH FRONT WHEELS ON MY 2008 FORD KING RANCH F-250 PICK-UP ARE CRACKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CRACKS ARE IN THE WELD AREA ON THE FLAT PART OF THE WHEEL UNDER THE TIRES CAUSING THE TIRES TO NO LONGER HOLD AIR. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS MINE SINCE THE TRUCK RECENTLY SURPASSED WARRANTY MILEAGE HOWEVER I AM CERTAIN THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE WHEELS ARE READY TO COME APART AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT . IF THE TIRES HAD NOT BEGUN TO LOSE AIR I WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN THEY WERE CRACKING. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD THE BEST OF CARE AND HAS NEVER HIT ANYTHING OR BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. FORD DENIED RESPONSIBILITY WITHOUT EVEN EXAMINING THE CRACKED WHEELS. THE TIRE SHOP BELIEVED THE SITUATION WAS SO UNSAFE THAT THEY RECOMMENDED TOWING INSTEAD OF DRIVING THE TRUCK. THIS CASE # 1526770470 WITH FORD WAS DENIED AND THEY QUOTED OVER 800 DOLLARS PER WHEEL TO REPLACE THE CRACKED WHEELS. ALL AFTER MARKET WHEELS I CHECKED ON WERE AROUND 250 DOLLARS WITH A LIFETIME GUARANTEE. I HAVE WORKED IN CONSTRUCTION FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND HAVE OWNED SEVERAL VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed the oil dipstick indicated that the engine was overfilled with oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump causing diesel fuel to leak into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the engine had previously been replaced at 288,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 307,000.
Oct 15, 2024
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FAILURE INVOLVED THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 173,000. UPDATED 05/25/11 *BF UPDATED 1/19/2012 *LN *TR
Apr 29, 2011
TANK FULL OF DIESEL FUEL CONTAMINATED WITH WATER AND SOME DEBRIS. FORD WILL NOT WARRANTY BUT SEVERAL PARTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM DEVELOPING RUST. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. SO FORD HAS EQUIPPED THE TRUCK WITH A FUEL WATER SEPARATOR BUT SEVERAL OF THE PARTS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM ARE VERY SUBJECT TO RUST IF THERE IS ANY EXPOSURE TO WATER. SO AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO WATER IN THE FUEL THERE ARE PARTS THAT WILL FAIL AND ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR
Apr 28, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V139000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLLEY FORD (1945 AUTO CENTRE DR, GLENDORA, CA 91740, 909-592-4131) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Aug 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TURBO ENGINE STALLED WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF A WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PERFORM ROUGHLY WITH SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF THE FLAMES WERE NO LONGER VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE TURBO CHARGER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AND INCLUDING OTHER DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V139000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)). THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL DEFECT AS STATED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 11/01/12*LJ
Sep 18, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 1 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO FAST IDLE MODE AND SUDDENLY LUNGED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO DO THIS AS A SELF-CLEANING PROCESS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Jul 16, 2007
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
SLOWING DOWN TO EXIT HIGHWAY AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AS IF THE TRUCK SHUT OFF, BUT IT WAS STILL RUNNING. *JS
Apr 17, 2012
2008 FORD F250 CREW! WHERE DO I BEGIN? I'VE HAD THIS TRUCK IN MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT! MOST RECENTLY FOR POWER STEERING ISSUES! I'M HAVING IT WORKED ON FOR THE THIRD TIME TODAY! ALONG WITH ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS, WHICH IT HAS BEEN IN AT LEAST TWO OTHER TIMES FOR! THE POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TRYING TO MANEUVER AROUND OR EVEN WHEN TRYING TO TURN AROUND! YOU LITERALLY HAVE TO CRANK AS HARD AS YOU CAN TO GET IT TO TURN AND BEING A FAIRLY FIT 28 YEAR OLD CONSTRUCTION WORKER I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WORK THAT HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL ON A TRUCK THAT HAS POWER STEERING! I JUST ABOUT RAMMED A LIGHT POLE WHILE OUT PLOWING AT ABOUT 15 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD RIDING IN THE BACK! THIS OF COURSE WAS BEFORE I HAD IT IN THE LAST TIME AND IT IS A LITTLE BETTER BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND I DON'T WANT TO BE DRIVING THIS TRUCK TRYING TO GET ONTO A ROADWAY WITH ANY OF MY FOUR CHILDREN WHEN IT DECIDES TO ACT UP AND GET HIT BY A MACK TRUCK! I HOPE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE WITH THIS AND HOPE TO HEAR BACK! THANK YOU!!! *TR
Mar 23, 2009
IT HAPPEN ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK. I WAS GETTING TO A STOP SIGN AND THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED, I WASN'T ABLE TO TURN AT ALL AND I HAD A REALLY HARD TIME BRAKING, I HAD TO USE A LOT OF FORCE TO BRAKE OR TO TURN THE WHEEL EVEN A LITTLE. THAT HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIME. AT A STOP SIGN AND ONCE AT A TURN LIGHT WHICH WAS THE WORST CAUSE I HAD TO GO STRAIGHT INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THAT WAS ALL IN A 2 WEEKS AFTER THE ONE MONTH OF HAVING THE TRUCK. IT WAS COMPLETELY STOCK. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER SHIP THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. 3 WEEKS LATER I BOUGHT SO MUD TIRES FOR IT. AND ABOUT 2 OR 3 WEEKS LATER I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING BOX. WHEN ID BE AT A STOP OR NOT MOVING AT ALL, AM NOT ABLE TO TURN THE WHEELS AND IT MAKES A WEIRD SOUND WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL. THIS STILL HAPPENS EVERYTIME TIME I DRIVE WHEN AM STOPPING OR JUST TURNED IT ON, ANYTIME AM NOT MOVING OR STEEPING ON THE GAS, AM NOT ABLE TO TURN THE WHEELS. I TOOK IT SHORTLY AFTER IT FIRST HAPPENED AND THEY TEST DROVE IT AND AGREED SOMETHING WAS WRONG SO THE SAID THEY FIX IT. IT TOOK THEM A WEEK TO ORDER PARTS AND GET IT FIXED, BUT 3 DAYS AFTER GETTING IT BACK IT STARTED ACTING THE SAME. SO I TOOK IT BACK AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIRES I HAD??. BUT I HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS WITH THE SAME TRUCK AND TIRES AND THEY HAVE NO PROBLEMS. YET THEY WANTED ME TO PUT THE STOCK TIRES BACK AND TAKE IT TO THEM. HAVEN'T YET. SO THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHAT THEY SAY. *TR
Sep 06, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
DRIVING MY 2008 FORD F250 AT OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR AND HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD CAUSES THE CURSED "DEATH WOBBLE". IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. ONCE WITH MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AND MY WIFE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED HER TO WRECK BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE INTERSTATE. HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH THE SAME THING HAPPENING AFTER REPAIRS.
Oct 07, 2020
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK STARTS VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY SHAKING AND DOESN'T CEASE UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN BELOW 20 MPH. THE FRONT END ALSO DOES THIS IF I'M DRIVING MORE THAN 25 MPH AND THE PAVEMENT CHANGES. THE COUNTY REPAVED A PORTION OF MY ROAD. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 55. EVERYTIME I REACH THE CHANGE IN ASPHALT, I HAVE TO ALMOST STOP TO GET THE SHAKING TO STOP.
Aug 20, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE BATTERY LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED, THEN IT JUST DIED. IT CRANKED BUT WOULDN'T START. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC TO WHICH HE SAID THE ENTIRE CAB HAD TO BE REMOVED (PER FORD CONSULTANT) TO REPAIR ELECTRICAL SHORT. $$$$$$ I CANT AFFORD THIS! THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!
Mar 15, 2017
2008 FORD F-250 SD DIESEL NO WARNING DRIVING 55 ON THE FREEWAY TOWING A TRAILER THE TRUCK SHUTS DOWN NO POWER. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS TRUCK HAS SHUT DOWN ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING. HOW CAN FORD SELL THEIR CUSTOMERS A TRUCK AS WHAT ONE OTHER PERSON STATES: A $55,000.00 TRUCK THAT IS ADVERTISED TO BE SUPER DUTY AND SHOULD LAST 400000 TO 500000 MILES WITH ONLY MINER ENGINE REPAIRS, THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. FORD KNOWS FOR A FACT THAT THEY HAVE A FAULTY MOTOR AND FAULTY INTERNAL PARTS ON ALL THE 2008 THRU 2010 6.4 L DIESEL MOTORS. THAT'S WHY THEY DESIGNED A NEW MOTOR AND ARE SUING NAVISTAR THE ENGINE DESIGNER. NOW YOU CAN GO ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND FIND THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND MORE. THIS IS OUR SECOND TIME TO ENTER A COMPLAINT IN THE NHTSA (#10435125) DOES ANYTHING HAPPEN WITH THIS INFORMATION? *TR
Jun 20, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
WE WHERE HAULING CATTLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER AT 2500 RPMS THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO BE ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE AND WITH NO WARNING THE TRUCK LOST POWER. WE TOOK THE TRUCK INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND ARE NOW HAVING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP REPLACED. THE CAB OF THE TRUCK HAS TO BE TAKEN OFF TO WORK ON THIS PUMP IT WILL BE AT LEAST 18 HOURS OF LABOR. FORD HAS REDESIGNED THE NEWER MOTORS SO THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP IS NOW IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR. I REALLY THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE MORE PEOPLE HAVE THIS HAPPEN TO THEM PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS... *TR
Nov 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCEPT THE FUEL. THE FUEL DID NOT SPILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL VENT FUEL TUBE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Aug 30, 2011
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
MY HUSBAND WOKE UP AND WENT OUT TO START HIS TRUCK SO IT WOULD BE WARM FOR OUR 1-YR OLD TWIN BABIES TO GET IN THE CAR. WHEN HE WENT TO PUT THE BABIES IN THE BACK SEAT, THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS BLOWN OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT; THE GLASS LOOKED BUBBLED. HE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR TO THE GLASS SHOP AND WAS ADVISED THAT BECAUSE FORD DOESN'T USE THE PROPER SEAL ON IT'S REAR WINDOWS THAT THIS CAN OCCASIONALLY HAPPEN. THE WINDOW BLEW UP FROM THE HEAT INSIDE THE CAR...IT'S 30 DEGREES HERE THIS MORNING. WE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE THAT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WE WERE ADVISED THAT IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. SO I'M LOOKING AT $800 FOR A WHOLE ENTIRE BACK WINDOW THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS CONCERNS ME AS IF ONE OF MY BABIES WAS IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED, WE WOULD HAVE SOME SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES....THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. BECAUSE OF THEIR FAULTY SEAL, OUR WINDOW EXPLODED. *TR
Feb 05, 2010
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF 2008 FORD F-250 PICK UP TRUCKS IN OUR FLEET. THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR CONSTANTLY VIBRATES OUT OF POSITION, CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN BACKING UP. IT SHAKES OUT OF POSITION WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF SETTING IT. IT IS A MANUAL ADJUSTING MIRROR. WE ARE A MUNICIPALITY LOCATED IN OHIO, AND HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLES TO FORD, WHO STATE THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. *TR
Feb 12, 2009
STRUCTURE,TRAILER HITCHES
2 complaints
I OWN A FORD F250, MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT A 7 PIN TRAILER PLUG, WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT THE PLUG FALLS OFF THE CONNECTOR AS I AM DRIVING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT FORD CHANGED THERE DESIGN ON THE PLUG, THEY TURNED IT TO THE RIGHT SO THE LOCK IS SIDE, INSTEAD OF BEING ON THE TOP. I HAVE TRY TO TALK TO FORD ABOUT THIS AND THEY SAY THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, I LOOSE MY BRAKES TO MY TRAILER EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Nov 05, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE VEHICLE HAS A 2006 PILOT TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILER CABLE THAT HOOKS ONTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE ORIGINAL DESIGN WAS FLAWED AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE THE TRAILER LIGHTS, AS WELL AS UNNECESSARY WEAR AND TEAR TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 1,200. UPDATED 8/18/09 *CN UPDATED 08/21/09
Jul 27, 2009
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
Clock spring frayed and uncoiled. Unknown steering issue till clockspring checked. Airbag inflator is unoperational. Current clockspring recall for Ford does not cover this vehicle. Widen your recall. Most owners would believe it to be a power steering issue with pump and fluid, like we did.
Aug 27, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I have a 2008 ford f250 with 60,000 miles I bought it used about 7 years ago I only drive it to pull my trailer camping also I don't drive it much hoping a engine light will come on my vehicle has unintended acceleration it happen when I come to a stop light and my vehicle will unexpectedly tug forward to 0 to 60 mpg I have to push on my brakes and turn off the key and turn back on sometimes 6 times before it goes back to normal I called the dealer to get answer where I live in California and they said they cant diagnose it unless it duplicates its self and they will charge me $200 plus if they cant find the problem I did research and found 4 vehicles the same year that had this problem and there is a recall on some of these vehicle with the same problem with the same motor and year same electronic gas pedal but they are the expedition and other makes anyways this problem has almost cause me to get in plenty accidents I had the gas pedal and electronic sensor replace throttle body and both sensors replace and still have the problem the ford dealer are saying they never heard of this issue but I google unintended acceleration and see cars of all makes and model with this drive by wire electronic situation all I want is to get it fixed doing my research its a software issue in the computer
Jun 13, 2024
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
My truck is having the same issues as listed in the recalls but isn’t on the recall list. Running rough dash board turns off and loses power to the cab. Low voltage light comes on but batteries and alternator test fine. Factory installed lift blocks have cracked and caused can bushings to fail.
Nov 01, 2021
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SPITZER FORD (543 W MAPLE ST, HARTVILLE, OH 44632) AND INFORMED THAT THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD JOINTS AND POSSIBLE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE NOTIFIED IN THE EVENT THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN FOR THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT AN EXTRA HEAVY DUTY STEERING DAMPER BE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,048.*DT
Apr 06, 2021
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRUCK HAS STARTED DOING THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHAKES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT SPEEDS AROUND 60MPH.
Mar 09, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE VEHICLE LIGHTS WENT OUT, NO HIGH BEAMS, NO DRIVING LIGHTS AT ALL, NO BLINKERS ETC. THE FLASHERS WORKED ONLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND IT CONTINUED TO RUNTURNED KEY BACK ON AND TURNED FLASHERS OFF AND SPUTTERED AND DIED, BUT THEN ONLY THE MIRROR AND TAIL LIGHT FLASHERS WORKED, NOTHING IN THE FRONT WORKED. WHEN ATTEMTED TO CHECK TO SEE IF LIGHTS WOULD COME ON OR FLASHERS THE WRENCH ICON WOULD APPEAR, ALL INSTRUMENT WARNING CAME ON TO CHECK BREAK SYSYTEM BUT STILL NO LIGHTS OR FLASHER. THIS WAS AN ETREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION DUE TO THE FACT WE WERE IN A DARK RURAL AREA ON A 2 LANE HWY AND COULD NOT SEE A THING. THE VEHICLE INTERMITITNGLY WILL NOT START AND WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. ALSO BACK UP SENSOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY AT TIMES, THE SOONEST WE CAN GET VEHICLE YO YHE SHOP IS NEXT TUESDAY.
Nov 19, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DRIVING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRUCK AND STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING. SEARCHED ONLINE AND IT IS DESCRIBED AS THE DEATH WOBBLE.
Aug 25, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF I HIT A BUMP THE WHOLE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I NEED TO BRAKE HEAVILY TO STOP THE SHAKING. I'VE READ UP ON IT AND IT HAS BEEN DUBBED THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' AND APPARENTLY IS A HUGE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THE TRUCK, SO I AM KEEPING IT OFF THE ROAD FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND THOSE AROUND ME. THANK YOU. *TR
May 27, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
HAVE A VERY BAD DEATH WOBBLE. SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX AND STILL HERE.
Mar 04, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED WHILE DRIVING LETTING THE TANK DRAG ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY ROAD SURFACE AND DUMP FUEL ON THE ROAD. TRUCK SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING WHEN ALL THE FUEL DUMPED OUT, LEAVING NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES.
Oct 21, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SOME TIMES THE FIRST GEAR LIGHT WILL COME ON DURING DRIVING NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY
Feb 13, 2019
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE HAS A DEATH WOBBLE WHEN HITTING A BUMP AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 09L02 DATED JANUARY 2018. I WASN'T AWARE THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT RECENTLY TALKED WITH SOMEONE WHO OWNS THE SAME VEHICLE AND HE HAPPENED TO ASK IF I HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE. UPON RECEIVING THE NOTICE AND RECALLING THAT CONVERSATION I THOUGHT I SHOULD FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT. IN PARTICULAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RATTLE AND SHAKE IN A MANNER THAT MAKES THE VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL YOU COME TO A VIRTUAL STOP. I HAVE HAD ALMOST A DOZEN OCCURRENCES. MY MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND ALIGNMENT AND STEERING ISSUES, TIE RODS AND BALL JOINT ETC. THEN AFTER IT HAPPENED AGAIN SENT ME TO THE TIRE SHOP. THE TIRE SHOP CHECKED THE TIRES AND SENT ME BACK TO THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE AGAIN, REPLACED SOME WARN PARTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN (I BELIEVE IT WAS A BUSHING SOMEWHERE, BUT CAN CONFIRM IF NEEDED, I HAVE RECORDS SOMEWHERE). THAT DECREASED THE FREQUENCY, BUT I STILL HAVE EXPERIENCED IT TWICE SINCE THEN. IT SEEMS INTERMITTENT, AND FRANKLY ALMOST RANDOM AS I CAN NOT ALWAYS RECREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEM. I CAN TRAVEL ALONG THE SAME ROUTE, SAME SPEED, AND NOT ALWAYS EXPERIENCE THE LOSS OF CONTROL I CALL A DEATH WOBBLE. WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE SFA YOU HAVE TO LET OFF THE GAS, APPLY THE BRAKES AND HOLD THE WHEEL STRAIGHT. IT'S A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, AND SCARED THE HELL OUT OF MY FATHER AND DAUGHTER WHEN THEY EXPERIENCED IT WITH ME ON A FREEWAY OVERPASS THAT CURVED AND I HAD TO BRAKE HARD AND COULDN'T STEER.
Feb 15, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, BROKEN SPINAL CORD, DISLOCATED JAW, DISLOCATED SHOULDER, AND SPRAINED RIBS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jan 11, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS BACKING UP IN THE PARKING AREA OF MY HOUSE IN MY 2008 F250 (DIESEL), AND APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AND CHANGE DIRECTION. AS I STARTED BRAKING, THE ENGINE STARTED ACCELERATING, EVEN THOUGH I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE KEPT MOVING BACKWARD, AND I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO GET IT TO STOP MOVING BACKWARD. AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE PROBLEM STOPPED. I THEN CONTINUED ON MY WAY. THE VEHICLE HAD 37,060 MILES.
Jan 27, 2016
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING MY FORD 250 ON A SLICK ROAD WHEN A PICK UP STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP IN TIME HITTING THE REAR END OF THE PICK UP APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALLOWED ME TO SLIDE UNDER THE BELT CAUSING MY KNEES TO HIT THE DASH. OTHER THEN GOOD BRUISES AND MILD SORENESS I WAS FINE. THE OTHER PERSON WAS FINE AS WELL. MY SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE AND I AM WONDERING WHY MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE GRILL AND RADIATOR WERE DAMAGED?
Sep 13, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND WOBBLED OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL HARSHLY IN ORDER FOR THE FAILURE TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WOBBLING OF THE FRONT END CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO EVENTUALLY BURST. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TIRES AND PERFORMED AN ALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Jul 16, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WE PURCHASED THIS 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY NEW AT THE FORD STORE IN SAN LEANDRO, CA ON JULY 21, 2007 AND CONTINUE TO BE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4 TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TSB 07-26-2 (WIRING HARNESS DEFECT ON HPFP) ISSUED AUGUST 2007. ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 27, 2015, WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO A FREEWAY AND AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 50 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND THE ENGINE DIED. BRAKING AND STEERING WERE ALSO DIMINISHED. I GOT LUCKY AND WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION AND COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP (BUD ADAMS - CASTRO VALLEY, CA; BAR#:228593 CAL#:66801). DIAGNOSIS REVEALED A SHORT IN THE WIRING OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GASKET WIRING HARNESS (THE SUBJECT OF TSB 07-26-2 WHEREIN FORD RECOGNIZED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2007 A PROBLEM WITH UNPROTECTED WIRING WITHIN THE HPFP WIRING HARNESS). REPAIRS WERE EXTREMELY COSTLY ($3,791.89 REDUCED TO $2,591.89) BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY THIS INSTANTANEOUS FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH; IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. I GOT LUCKY. I SEE OTHER COMPLAINANTS WHO HAD HOURS STUCK IN THE DESERT, SOMEONE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE STUCK WITHOUT WARNING, THE LIST GOES ON. IN EACH REPORTED INSTANCE THE OPERATOR DESCRIBED AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER PLANT WITH NO WARNING. I URGE THE NTSB TO INVESTIGATE THESE UNPLANNED SHUT DOWNS OF THIS VEHICLE'S POWER PLANT. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, COLLISION, INJURY AND POSSIBLY DEATH. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE AUGUST OF 2007 YET HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. SOME MAY SAY THIS IS DUE TO THE LARGE COSTS INVOLVED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HPFP GASKET AND WIRING HARNESS (IN PART INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF THE VEHICLE'S CAB). *TR
Apr 08, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 08 FORD F250 SD, I EXPERIENCE SEVERE SHIMMY GOING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR SMALL DIP. MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN GOING ABOUT 45 AND I HIT A BUMP AND THE WHEEL JERKS AND THROWS THE TRUCK WHAT FEELS LIKE FEET. I HAVE NOT REPLACED ANY PARTS YET NOR HAVE I SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER. THE FIRST I EVER KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM NOTED BY FORD WAS WHEN I RECEIVED AN ALERT ON FLMOWNER.COM AND IT STATED FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 09L02 FSA TITLE: CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER VEHICLE SHIMMY AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE I ALWAYS MAINTAIN PROPER TIRE PRESSURE AND HAVE THEM BALANCED AND ROTATED ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGH DISCOUNT TIRES (WHERE I BOUGHT NEW TIRES IN 2011). I DON'T HAVE A LIFT AND HAVEN'T ALTERED ANY OF THE STOCK SUSPENSION PARTS. MILEAGE AND TIME FRAME ARE AN APPROX AS I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS SERVICE ISSUE PRIOR TO THIS WEEK. THOSE ARE THE APPROXIMATES TO WHEN I MOVED TO CO.
Feb 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVING IT BUT IT WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 25 MINUTES, WITH NOTHING RUNNING OR KEYS IN THE IGNITION. CAME OUT SIDE TO THE SMELL OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUST INTO FLAMES. FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID THAT THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL THAT STARTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS AS FIRE SPREAD ALONG DRIVETRAIN TO GAS TANK. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO KEEP GAS TANK FROM EXPLODING. *TR
Feb 12, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AS A LOUD ABNORMAL POP SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/2/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOLTS HOLDING THE STEERING BOX ON THE FRAME SHEARED OFF. UPDATED 01/08/15
Oct 28, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE
1 complaint
2008 FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL 6.4 ENGINE - ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WITH NO WARNING, WOULD NOT RESTART. WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A LONG BRIDGE OVER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THIS WAS A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. TSB 07-26-2 WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM OF AN UNPROTECTED WIRE IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GASKET CHAFFING THROUGH. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR SINCE THE CAB HAD TO BE REMOVED. A REVISED GASKET WITH PROTECTED WIRE WAS INSTALLED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT TOWING OUR 5TH WHEEL AT THE TIME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. FORD SHOULD RECALL AND COVER THE EXPENSE TO REPAIR AS THIS WAS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. *TR
Aug 20, 2014
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHEN I BOUGHT MY FORD F250 BACK IN 2008 I HAVE HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK AS I WOULD BE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK WOULD LOSE POWER AND I WOULD PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TRUCK WOULD ONLY DO AROUND 40MPH. A FEW WEEKS AGO I DROVE FROM CHICAGO UP TO GREEN BAY WI AND THEN BACK GOING THERE ABOUT HALF WAY THE TRUCK WAS OK THE OTHER HALF WAY UP THERE AND BACK THE CHICAGO THE TRUCK WAS NOT SHIFTING IT FELT LIKE IT WAS TOWING A TRAILER WHEN IT WAS NOT MY FOOT WAS ON THE FLOOR ALL THE WAY AND I WAS ONLY DOING 40MPH ON A 60+MPH HIGHWAY WHICH I HAD TRUCKERS ALMOST COMING IN CONTACT WITH MY TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER A DOZEN TIMES AND FORD DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK BECAUSE THERE COMPUTERS SHOW NOTHING WRONG WHEN THERE SERVICE TECH DROVE THE TRUCK AND SAID THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH IT BUT THEY OUR UNSURE. THE LAST TIME MY FORD DEALER STATED THAT IT MIGHT BE A CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY DID NOT WANT TO WORK WITH ME ON FIXING THE TRUCK ONLY OFFERING 20% OFF OF THE COST TO FIX THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THEY ARE NOT SURE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE ISSUES I HAVE BEEN HAVING I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK I TALKED TO A FEW OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 12, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THEN ITS HAD COUNTLESS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ITS BEEN TO 2 FORD DEALERS IT WAS AT ONE FOR 7 MONTHS AND THE OTHER FOR 3 AND A CHEVY DEALER NOONE CAN FIX MY TRUCK ITS HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS PUT IN IT 1000S OF DOLLARS LATER AND I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK IN 2 AND A HALF YEARS FORD IS UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING WITH IT. THEY CANT FIND THE PROBLEM AND GIVE UP AND TELL ME TO COME GET THE TRUCK I STILL OWE15 000 ON THE TRUCK. *TR
May 27, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 F-250 2WD AN AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO TURN, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAD OCCURRED A FEW TIMES BEFORE BUT I COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AND ALTHOUGH A NEAR SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED, NO PROBLEM COULD BE FOUND. I WAS PLANNING TO TAKE IT TO A LOCAL DEALER OVER THE WEEKEND. THE NEXT DAY I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUCK ENGINE DIED AND WOULD NOT START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP COVER GASKET WHICH INCLUDES A WIRING HARNESS NEEDS REPLACED DUE TO WIRE ABRASION AND A SHORTED WIRE. IN ADDITION, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED TO INCLUDE A GUARD TO PROTECT THE WIRE FROM ABRASION. FROM INTERNET RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL SIMILAR INSTANCES, WITH SOME VEHICLES LOSING POWER WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF TRUCK AND THEY HAVE MADE SEVERAL SIMILAR REPAIRS. AS A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL FOR OVER 30 YEARS, THIS IS VERY UNNERVING TO SAY THE LEAST. HIGHWAY CRASHES OCCUR FAR TOO OFTEN DUE TO HUMAN ERROR WITHOUT HAVING KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECTS ADDING TO THE PROBLEM. WHEN A TRUSTED MANUFACTURER DISCOVERS AN ENGINEERING ISSUE BUT FAILS TO INFORM OWNERS OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THIS ADDS UNNECESSARY DANGER FOR UNSUSPECTING MOTORISTS,OUR FAMILIES AND THE PUBLIC. I TRUST THAT THIS WILL BE INVESTIGATED FULLY. *TT
Aug 29, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO GET SOME PLAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE STEERING EVENTUALLY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPIN FREELY WITHOUT THE WHEELS MOVING WHATSOEVER. *TR
Feb 13, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE TOWING A 10,000 POUND 5TH WHEEL TRAILER I NEEDED TO SPEED UP TO MERGE INTO THE LEFT LANE. THE TRUCK WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 50 MPH. I STEPPED DOWN AND ENTERED PASSING GEAR. AFTER THE MERGE I LET OFF THE THROTTLE BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE IN PASSING GEAR. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE AND THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED REPEATEDLY TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE USING THE BRAKES. I THEN PRESSED THE CRUISE CONTROL "OFF" BUTTON REPEATEDLY TO NO AVAIL. AT THIS POINT I PRESSED AND HELD THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS I COULD WHILE THE DIESEL ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE AT MAX POWER. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO ABOUT 30 MPH BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTED TO OVERCOME THE FADING BRAKES. AT THIS POINT I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. I TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE TWICE AND IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED AT MAX THROTTLE AND I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE KEY OFF. I CALLED FORD FOR A TOW. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES I TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND IT STARTED NORMALLY SO I CANCELLED THE TOW. THE TRUCK SEEMS TO BE WORKING NORMALLY AND CRUISE ALSO WORKS NORMALLY. I HAVEN'T TRIED TO ENTER PASSING GEAR WHILE IN CRUISE AND WON'T AS THIS INCIDENT ALMOST CAUSE ME TO HAVE A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. I PLAN TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER TO BE ANALYZED. THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM AND COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. *TR
Sep 08, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN MY 08 F-250 DIESEL IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN ON THE HIGHWAY AT A CONSTANT SPEED, THEN ACCELERATE TO PASS OR GO UP A GRADE IT HAS A HESITATION AND WHITE SMOKE OR STEAM. FORD REPLACED THE CAC WITH A NEW ONE THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD THEY HOW EVER HAVE NO ANSWERS AS OF 15/FEB/2011 I FILED THE COMPLAINT BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010. *TR
Feb 15, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF A 2008 F-250 FORD HEAVY DUTY TRUCK, I NOTICED THE BRAKES SQUEAKING. ON 4 OCCASIONS I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK FOR SERVICE TO CHECK FOR THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST 3 TIMES AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE SQUEAK WAS CAUSED BY "ROAD DEBRIS", AND THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO PREVENT THIS FROM RECURRING.( THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE BRAKE PADS).ON THE FORTH OCCASION, THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FINE AND HAD 60 % CAPACITY. THIS OCCURRED ON 8/3/2010. OCTOBER 15, 2010 THE SQUEAKING WAS SO LOUD, WE TOOK IT TO A THIRD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE SEVERELY WORN AND RUSTED. IT REQUIRED A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE THEM DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF CORROSION THAT HAD BUILT UP. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE FINE. OUR CONCERN IS THAT THERE IS/WAS A DEFECT IN THE REAR BRAKES AND THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE WE PULL A HEAVY TRAILER. WE HAVE KEPT THE PARTS FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AT OUR RESIDENCE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD CUSTOMER CARE LINE WHO RECOMMENDED THIS SITE. AND WHO OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH THIS PROBLEM, INCLUDING HOW TO PREVENT FURTHER PROBLEMS. *TR
Oct 18, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
PURCHASE DATE SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 OF FORD F250 TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK WOULD START VIBRATING AND I WOULD SEE WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE, TRUCK WOULD EITHER LOSE POWER OR INCREASE SPEED WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ACCELERATION. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER 16 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR NUMEROUS WEEKS AND HAVE PUT OVER 1,000 MILES DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEMS AND GET A DIAGNOSTIC CODE. MARCH 2010 WHILE SLOWING DOWN I NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FOR A SECOND OR TWO. BY RECOMMENDATION OF FORD OUR DEALERSHIP HAS FLUSHED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ALMOST CAUSED MY WIFE TO GO OFF THE ROAD WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY. THE DEALERSHIP HAD POSSESSION OF MY TRUCK FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE 2010. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STEERING AND BRAKE ISSUE. MOST RECENTLY WHILE OUT OF TOWN I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES 3 TIMES AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. IT APPEARS THE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES LASTS LONGER. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT FORD MOTOR CO. DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL IS IF THE COMPUTER DOES NOT THROW A CODE OR A SERVICE TECH CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DO ANYTHING. WE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN PATIENT WITH THE DEALER, THE SERVICE RECORDS AND THE AMOUNT OF TIME WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT THE TRUCK WILL CLEARLY SHOW WE HAVE GIVEN MORE THAN ADEQUATE CHANCE TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS. NOW AT 90,000 MILES I OWN A VEHICLE THAT I WILL NOT ALLOW MY WIFE OR ANYONE ELSE DRIVE IN FEAR THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACT QUICK ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN CONTROL UNTIL THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES RETURN TO FUNCTION. *TR
Sep 24, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
2008 FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL 6.4 ENGINE - ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WITH NO WARNING, WOULD NOT RESTART. COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. TSB 07-26-2 WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM OF AN UNPROTECTED WIRE IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP GASKET CHAFFING THROUGH. A NEW AND IMPROVED GASKET WITH PROTECTED WIRE WAS INSTALLED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT TOWING MY BOAT OR TRAVEL TRAILER AT THE TIME. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL EFFECTED VEHICLES ASAP! *TR
Sep 21, 2010
STEERING,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH OVER AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE. THE STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL ALSO FAILED. UPON DECELERATION THE FAILURE WOULD STOP. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE OWNER THAT SOME OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL HAD THE "DEATH SHAKE" BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT; SHE WAS ADVISED TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
May 13, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2008 F-250 S/D MANUFACTURED 02/08 AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2009 AND NOW HAS JUST UNDER 8000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE TWICE EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLED INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF THIS HAVE BEEN THAT IT OCCURRED AFTER A PERIOD OF EXTENDED DRIVING AT ABOUT 70 MPH, USING CRUISE CONTROL, JUST AFTER AN EXHAUST CLEANING CYCLE, AND WHEN I OVERRODE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN PULLING BACK IN TO THE TRAFFIC LANE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AND CAN BE CONTROLLED ONLY BY MAINTAINING HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES UNTIL A SAFE LOCATION CAN BE FOUND TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CUT OFF THE IGNITION. A RESTART IN NEUTRAL WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE RUN-UP IN RPM WHICH REQUIRES A SHUT DOWN OF THE IGNITION. THERE ARE NO "CHECK ENGINE" OR "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHTS DISPLAYED, AND ACCORDING TO FORD DEALERSHIPS, NO CODES REGISTERED IN THE PCM. IN BOTH CASES I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE (WITHOUT USE OF CRUISE CONTROL) BY PRESSING A "RESET" BUTTON LOCATED ON THE TOP OF A WHITE SENSOR LOCATED IN THE AIR INTAKE DUCT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FORD SAYS THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND CONSEQUENTLY CANNOT "MAKE A FIX". I AM MOST CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Aug 07, 2009
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, BRAKE, AND STEERING ABILITY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURES, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY APPROXIMATELY 100 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 06/08/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE NOW HAS A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. UPDATED 06/18/09.*JB
May 14, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE APPLYING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL, FOOT ALSO DEPRESSES GAS PEDAL. THIS OCCURS MOSTLY WHEN HAVING TO STOP QUICKLY. CONDITION INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE. CONDITION IS BAD WITH A STANDARD TRANSMISSION AND MUCH MORE SO WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SELLING DEALER AND ANOTHER DEALER IN TEXAS SAID THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT. IN MY OPINION THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Aug 25, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2008 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN FALL 2007- WITH ZERO MILES. APPX. 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, TRUCKS CAB RUBBED THE INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS INTO..CAUSING THE TRUCK TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND DAMAGES. TRUCK WAS UN-ABLE TO BE DRIVEN OR USED FOR APPX. 2 WEEKS, DUE TO REPAIRS. PROBLEM WITH WIRING HARNESS FIXED UNTIL APPX. 4 MONTHS AGO, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, TRUCK SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AND WOULD NOT START BACK. HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TIME TRUCK IS DRIVEN.... VERY DANGEROUS! STILL CONTINUING TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING....ALONG WITH OTHER PROBLEMS THESE ARE JUST TWO MAJOR ONES TO MENTION.... *TR
Aug 05, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, CRUISE CONTROL, AND AIR CONDITIONING FAILED. ALL OF THE GAUGES DISPLAYED ZERO. THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE, BUT NOTHING WOULD DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STUTTER AND THEN THE GAUGES WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR TWO WEEKS AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS FAULTY AND WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Feb 29, 2008
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The 2008 FORD F-250 currently has 335 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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