2008 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY PROBLEMS


Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Engine Problems:
- 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engine cylinder number 8 resulted in reduced compression, excessive blow by of combustion gases and particulate matter causing engine stall, reduced power, no start condition, exhaust gas temperature sensor contamination, and catastrophic turbocharger damage.
- SD Diesel engine and radiator failure leading to loss of power, water temp light coming on, temperature gauge going to hot, reduced power, and potential engine stall.
- 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engine cylinder number 8 resulted in reduced compression, excessive blow by of combustion gases and particulate matter causing engine stall, reduced power, no start condition, exhaust gas temperature sensor contamination, and catastrophic turbocharger damage.
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2. Cooling System/Radiator Failure:
- Cooling system failure and engine problems due to radiator leakage and radiator separation from the core.
- Radiator leaking at the bottom and building pressure in the top causing excessive coolant loss.
- Ford F-450 SD continually overheating leading to multiple shop visits due to cooling system issues.
- Cooling system failure and engine problems due to radiator leakage and radiator separation from the core.
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3. Fuel System Problems:
- EGR valve failure, fuel system leak, and jerking causing the truck to fail.
- Fuel tank delamination leading to blown engine, fuel pump replacement, and clogging of fuel system components causing engine issues.
- EGR valve failure, fuel system leak, and jerking causing the truck to fail.
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4. Steering/Transmission Issues:
- Transfer case failure causing vehicle issues such as loss of power, brake line wipe out, trailer brake line wipe out, and fuel lift pump and line damage.
- Broken steering column bolt causing steering wheel issues and steering column malfunction.
- Dead throttle issues causing sudden loss of power and acceleration while driving.
- Transfer case failure causing vehicle issues such as loss of power, brake line wipe out, trailer brake line wipe out, and fuel lift pump and line damage.
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5. Miscellaneous Issues:
- Vehicle acceleration issues due to incorrect positioning of brake pedal and accelerator causing acceleration during braking.
- Repetitive issues with multi-functional parts such as injectors, turbos, and exhaust systems leading to multiple shop visits and repairs.
- Vehicle sunroof exploding unexpectedly while driving leading to potential hazards and safety concerns.
- Vehicle acceleration issues due to incorrect positioning of brake pedal and accelerator causing acceleration during braking.
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774