Brought the truck in to ford and they told me that paint lining from the tank may of gone into the fuel lines and system so they suggested that we replace the tank and they also replaced 2 injectors and the wiring harness for the injectors and reset the check engine light drove fine till the check engine light come on then its in limp mode and only drives at 40 miles per hour it is unsafe to drive on the highway and I do like this truck
2008 Ford F-550 SD: check engine light
6 of the 26 complaints about the 2008 Ford F-550 SD describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 43,975
- recalls
- 0
Check engine light by model year
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What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and engine overheating indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to chapman ford of horsham (1100 easton rd, horsham, pa 19044) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550 sd. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and a "stop safety now" message displayed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust fuel temperature sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer issued a recall for the 2011-2012 model year vehicles associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v535000 (engine). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle started to lose power and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. ...updated 06-12-15 *bf the consumer stated the dealership bought the truck back. The issue was resolved. Updated 06/30/15
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-550. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the contact smelled a strong odor of exhaust fumes inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the exhaust inlet pipe and oxidation catalytic converter. The failure mileage was 43,975. Updated 12/05/2011
This vehicle was purchased new and at 14,000 miles it started bogging and the check engine light came on and the vehicle died out around 5 times, after the dealership sat on the vehicle for 5 days without diagnosing I moved the vehicle to a different dealership where they conducted a service bulletin for ECM reprogramming now at 16,000 miles the vehicle is doing it all over again and not to mention radiator leaking, brakes squealing, trans fluid seepage and fuel level gauge not operating correctly. Please help!!!! $65,000 vehicle they should be forced to buy it back.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Ford: there are exhaust leaks, caused by warped exhaust manifold, experience by diesel engine
- Ford: some trucks, equipped with 6.4L diesel engine will lack power with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)...
- Ford: some trucks may exhibit a situation with diesel engine such as engine knocking, low power, exhaust...
- Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code during...
- Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code at full...
- Ford service campaign: there are multiple problems with the vehicle
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2008 Ford F-550 SD check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2008 Ford F-550 SD?
6 of 26 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford F-550 SD (23%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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