2008 Ford F-350 SD fuel system problems

Filed May 11, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · LA

Shortly after the truck is up to operating temperature a constant plume of white smoke continuously emits from the exhaust. Fuel economy has had a substantial loss. During lower levels (1/4 or lower levels of diesel) of fuel capacity the engine will stall and die upon take off. Attempting to restart afterwards was very difficult. During this process a "wrench" appears on the dash and that's about it. I have not checked "codes" yet and the check engine lite in on.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MA

Was driving at approximately 40mp when the engine just stopped and lost power. This happened on 2 more occasions. Once while pulling out onto a busy street, and was almost hit by oncoming traffic. Cannot risk injury, so took it right to a reputable local diesel mechanic. Diesel mechanic states that entire fuel system must be replaced. Faulty hi pressure fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal thru fuel system. This will cost $8000 to fix. Was told this was the first year "bug" for a new design. Ford will not replace parts or warranty this. Common on this model, but definitely a safety hazard, as the truck may or may not stall when giving gas. It is unpredictable.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

2008 ford f350 super duty. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to engine problems, egr valves and high pressure fuel pumps failure that manufacturer has failed and refused to repair.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while attempting to ascend an incline, the vehicle lost power, making it extremely difficult to accelerate uphill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pressure regulator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Fuel system · 41,200 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f350. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the wire harness was damaged and caused the fuel pump to short out. As a result, the wire harness and the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 41,200. Updated 11/13/12

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 23,000 miles · WV

While driving my 2008 f350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45mph for approx 4 miles, received message "exhaust drive complete" immediately followed by "stop safely now" and complete powerdown of engine. The truck decelerated so fast that despite my flooring the throttle, the car behind me almost collided. The truck lost so much power that I could not safely pull off road and was in a rural area between two blind curves. The whole incident happened in less than 30 seconds and left truck completely vulnerable to whatever traffic conditions were at the time of incident. After getting over to side of road, truck stalled on slight rise and did not have the power to move, however when I shut truck down, my 5ft8in 200lb body was able to push the 8000 lb vehicle over the hump. Engine would not crank over after incident and was not allowed to restart until after the unit either cooled down or timed out (didn't try for 30-45 min later). By time tow truck arrived, unit would run but less than full power and check engine light was on. Truck was in shop serviced for faulty egr valve and had latest ford recall for reprogramming completed less than 100 miles prior to incident.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 13,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while having the PCM reprogrammed under the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number: 07v139000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM), the dealer noticed that the fuel tank was delaminating. The delaminating fuel tank could cause clogging problems in the fuel injectors. The dealer suggested that the fuel tank be replaced. The dealer replaced the fuel tank. The contact stated the fuel tank should not have delaminated in two year of owning the vehicle and was a serious safety issue. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Filed May 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 26,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH the fuel system exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel system was contaminated. The vehicle was repaired twice and it was repaired three times for the same failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · IL

I have 2008 ford f350 xlt 4x4 srw diesel just over a year and what have happened now is that on 08/02/1010 while I was driving there were noises from the engine also sooo much of white smoke coming out from exhaust pipe and then the truck just failed on the highway and was towed to the closest ford dealer location after a week sitting there service people from dealership said that was oil and fuel spillage all over the filter and the engine etc.. But they didn't do anything to find out what was causing it and I ended up with the bill for it an hour later when I took it the truck it have happened again this time I have taken the truck to another ford dealership after few days they said that was something minor and they gave me the truck when I just left their shop in the evening same problem so much smoke that you couldn't see anything the smoke was choking me so now again the truck is in the dealership service but they now pointing fuel injectors and again they want me to pay for oil and fuel spillage so that they again going to change oil and filter but they not working on fixing the real problem! At this moment I'm afraid to drive this truck because of the fuel spillage I know it can result in a fire and is not safe to drive this truck with so much smoke coming out from exhaust filter

Filed Jul 31, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · LA

Loses power while driving can not get any speed almost got hit on interstate since it dropped speed from 70 to 40 fuel pump replaced still at dealers has been there for 3 weeks had it in the shop a few months ago for cooling system this is supposed to be a heavy duty truck there is a number of problems with these trucks . With 73 bulletins on them I think it is a safety issue !!!!!!!!!