2008 Ford F-350: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 14, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Vehicle died while driving on the freeway. Towed to the local Ford who did a diagnostic and test they found that the engine is completely done with as there was an engine oil overfill, and it filled the CAC system and melted cylinder eight piston. they’re saying that they will need to replace the entire engine and HP fuel pump in order to repair and I see many others have experienced this same problem.

Filed Aug 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 91,500 miles · MN

I recently purchased a 2008 ford f350 diesel crew cab pickup from hayford ford in isanti mn. I have driven the vehicle a total of 1500 miles since I purchased it. The vehicle has been in the shop more than 20 days since I purchased it. They now say I will have a bill of $8000 dollars to repair the contaminated diesel fuel system. I understand that there has been a fuel tank delamination issue on these vehicles that causes this problem. That can lead to a stalling of the engine if not detected prior to total failure. Ford will not even honor the warranty I purchased from them. I noticed the increase in engine oil volume prior to any failure which LED ford to diagnose a fuel pump failure prior to engine failure. I understand there have been failures while the vehicles are in motion, which would cause the possibility of serious accidents.

Filed Apr 29, 2012 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · DE

2008 f350 ford truck, bad high pressure fuel pump. Ford refusing to support their warranty. Running rough, with no high end power. Stalled while trying to pull out into busy traffic. Slowed to 20mph in middle of highway traffic. Ford dealer analyzed trouble to high pressure fuel pump which should be covered by ford 100,000 miles/5yr warranty. Ford will not support their warranty due to rust found in fuel tank. Rust in the system would be a failure of fords filtering system / design which should be covered by warranty. Cost of repair is $8500.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Engine · 72,410 miles · MO

Was driving to work on a major highway when all of a sudden the truck stalled and quite running. After having the vehicle towed into a ford dealership they determined that 2 fuel injectors along with the fuel pressure regulator were bad. After further research they determined it was caused by corrison in the fuel tank. They said ford would not stand behind the problem as they blamed it on the diesel fuel. We buy the same diesel fuel that other trucks use and they do not seem to have this problem. It is bought at reputable gas stations. Fortunately we were able to get the truck off the road this time and not cause any accidents. This should be a recall issue backed by ford motor company instead of a money maker for them. After researching the internet this is a very common problem and needs to be addressed and make ford responsible for the problem before someone gets hurt.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Engine · WI

2008 ford f350. Consumer states that the vehicle stalled while driving. *kb the consumer stated a code camp up that stated clean exhaust filter. The truck was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer the exhaust sensor was bad and it needed to be replaced. The consumer stated the sensor was replaced once before. Also, parts on the radiator were replaced due to leaks around the engine. The repair shop informed the consumer the truck was not running right and requested the service records. The consumer stated she and her husband performed their own maintenance on the truck. The mechanic asked for the type of oil that was used. The consumer was then informed the wrong type of oil was used and the engine was damaged beyond repair. A sample of oil was tested and it was determined that the correct oil was being used, however the oil was contaminated with coolant.