2008 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Engine · GA

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. While driving, the engine failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced due to a crack in the number eight cylinder wall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactuer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 37,060 miles · MD

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 80,121 miles · CA

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).

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · CA

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 federal safety agency (#10435125) does anything happen with this information?

Filed May 1, 2013 · Engine · 55,666 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Engine · 6,240 miles · CA

On 2 oct 2008, radiator was discovered to be cracked and leaking at left lower corner at 6,240 miles and was replaced by ford under 3yr/36000 warranty. Ford installed degas bottle "t" fitting to eliminate any further radiator failure. On 12 mar 2012, radiator was discovered to be cracked and leaking from left lower corner at 47,895 miles. Ford said failure was caused due to an hyper-extended thermostat. Ford replaced thermostat under warranty but would not cover radiator under warranty. Radiator was replaced by non-ford mechanic. On 25 apr 2013 radiator was discovered to be cracked and leaking from right side seam at 58,520 miles. Ford was contacted and offered no help outside of warranty. Radiator was replaced by non-ford mechanic outside of warranty. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know there is something seriously wrong with the 08 f250 6.4 cooling systems that ford fails to take responsibility for. I tow a 35ft 5th wheel several times a year and my biggest fear is the radiator going out while towing. If the radiator blew and the truck went into "reduced power" mode, there is a great possibility that a life threatening incident could occur, especially while towing on a step incline. I hope ford figures this out soon before someone gets hurt.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Engine · GA

Cpsc# i1310184a. 2008 ford f-250. Consumer stated that he has had numerous problems with the cooling system. Stated the radiator was leaking also. *ln the consumer stated he was loosing a gallon of coolant a week. It was going through the air charge and out the exhaust. At 89,000 miles, he had to pay $ 1947.00 to replace both the vertical and horizontal egr coolers. Again, dumping a gallon of coolant into the exhaust system a week which caused severe smoking.