VIN Decoder Results

1FTSX21598ED08356

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

F-250

Vehicle Series

Super Duty - Single Rear Wheel

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1FTSX215*8E

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

2008

Plant City

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Kentucky Truck

Plant State

KENTUCKY

Body Class

Pickup

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Cab Type

Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

5400.0

Displacement (CI)

329.52821811155

Displacement (L)

5.4

Engine Model

5.4L EFI

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

250

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

1FT World Manufacturer Identifier

SX215 Vehicle Descriptor Section

9 Check Digit

8ED08356 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (6 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2008 FORD F-250

Source

NHTSA Database

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SO...

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2

Campaign: 11T002000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FORD IS RECALLING 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 AND F-350 SINGLE REAR WHEEL, 4X4, 156 INCH WHEEL BASE PICK UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO PIECE DRIVE SHAFT FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DURING A 30 MPH FRON...

Consequence: FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign: 08V191000

SEATS

FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT ...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE 40% SPLIT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT OR, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECA

Campaign: 08V096000

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Owner Complaints (337)

Total Complaints

337

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

STRUCTURE

"All the fiberglass Bkack trim and the Gray door panels and the middle armrest are causing skin irritation to any person that come in touch with them. I havee owned this Truck for so many years, the problem started about 4 years ago, since I only use ..."

ODI #11716602

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION

"What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent ..."

ODI #11707066

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