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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTSW21R08E••••••2008 Ford F-250 SD
This build draws 5.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford F-250 SD build (14 vs 2).
14on this build
111on the model
45builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 5Engine And Engine Cooling 3Electrical System 2Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2022
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…
Air BagscrashJan 2018
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…
SuspensionFeb 2021
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
SteeringNov 2016
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…
WheelsOct 2016
New set of 4 federal couragia mud tires (35x12.50x20) purchased june 2015- at 60 mph truck wobbles/shakes uncontrollably. Finally found walmart auto/tire center (not purchased from walmart).tech stated that the steel belt had shifted. Went back to original tire dealer , no…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTSW21R08EB02509 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.