2008 Ford F-350 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR does not have an overall safety rating available. It also does not have specific ratings for front crash, side crash, rollover, or other crash scenarios. Additionally, this car does not come equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, or lane departure warning systems to assist drivers in avoiding accidents.

On the downside, there have been 229 complaints reported for this vehicle as well as 9 recalls, which indicates there may be recurring issues with the car's safety or performance. It is important for potential buyers to consider these factors before purchasing this particular model.

In conclusion, due to the lack of safety ratings and advanced safety features, coupled with the high number of complaints and recalls, the overall safety of the 2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR may be a concern for those prioritizing safety in their vehicle choice.

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Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

229

Recall Count

9

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR. Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

No
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR. Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2008 Ford F-350 Supercrew 4-DR. Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2008 Score 2013 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2008 Score 2013 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2008 Score 2013 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2008 Ford F-350

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"steering went out , wouldn’t return to center"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-09-02
Complaint:
"power steering pump replaced with new unit. major steering issues. will not turn at some points. almost caused 3 accidents on 10/22/2021. have had front end and power steering pump replaced."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-10-10
Complaint:
"death wobble and learned about class action after i had front end repaired with complete overhaul ball joints etc in january 2018 ($2100 plus dollars) by my mechanic. may 16, 2021 experienced 3 incidents of death wobble in oklahoma city enroute totulsa, oklahoma. see my mechanic on june 1, 2021."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-04-05
Complaint:
"on interstate passing in left lane hit a rough patch trucks starts shaking so bad i thought it was going to flip. could not get to shoulder so had to go in the mediam it was not a flat spot it was a hill so i went straight and not at an angle if i had i would of flipped. this is not the first time. ifrist time i had approx $3000.00 of front in work done trying to fix the problem, but it did not."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-05-04
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering and braking system would suddenly malfunction causing the driver to nearly loose control of the vehicle. during the failures, the steering wheel would not turn in either direction and the brake pedal was difficult to depress. the cause of the failures were not determined. the local dealer taylor motor company located at 524 russ ave, waynesville, nc 28786 was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 211,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-01-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. while driving approximately 12 mph, the steering failed without warning. the contact stated that the steering wheel became detached from the steering box. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. bob bell ford was contacted by phone at 410-766-3600 (located at 7125 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2018-11-01
Complaint:
"just got on the on ramp to get on the freeway when lost total control of the trucks powersteering. i was going maybe 35-45mph but had to slow down. took to the ford dealer the replaced the gearbox with a remanufactured gearbox and did the same thing on my second trip. not sure what to do as this is a big safety concern"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2018-06-11
Complaint:
"the steering is hard to turn i have to wrestle with it very often.."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2020-02-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford f-350. while driving 25 mph, the steering ability failed on the vehicle. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the wall of a bridge. the crash occurred on january 11, 2018. a police report was filed. the contact was injured and required medical attention. there were no warnings indicators illuminated before the failure. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the contact received an unknown recall notice from ford motor company a week after the crash. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 125,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2018-11-01
Complaint:
"the power steering pump started making a noise. the reservoir was empty. i filled it up about 100 miles later. steering wheel started having a lot of play in it before turning the wheels. on the way to the dealer to have it checked out, lost all power steering. i had to call a rollback to carry it to dealer. this is a 2008 f350 with approximately 38,000 miles on it. dealer informed me it will cost me $1500 to replace the gear box plus $75 towing. i feel like this is a factory defect and ford motor co. should pay for all repairs. i need advice and help to resolve this complaint."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2019-05-01

Recalls for the 2008 Ford F-350

Component Recalls

Choose a component to see what recalls people have made about them.

Recall:
"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 some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges."
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 1-888-799-2168.

Component(s) Involved: TIRES > TREAD/BELT
Date of incident: 2011-03-15

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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