2008 Ford F-250 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
84 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-250 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 84
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and …SSM 51909 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 7, 2023
- Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 49495 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2021
- Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 48494 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 29, 2020
- Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative doo…SSM 48157 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 2, 2019
- Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 47979 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 14, 2019
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint…DOR-B8H4Z-11 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 2, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of h…SSM 46345 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2017
- Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracketTSB150164 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 30, 2015
- Ford: diesel engine runs rough, engine knocking, hard start, crank but no start due to height of improper pedestal that causes exhaust or intake valves be hung open. Model 2008-10 …ASI-45219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford: after rocker pedestal replacement, some diesel trucks are experiencing knocking engine, rough runs, hard start, crank no start because of improper pedestal height causing to …ASI-49219 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford: due to restrictions from cooling system contamination, diesel engine oil coolers primarily are being replaced because of other components in cooling system. Model 2008-10 f-s…ASI-44716 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Ford: there are exhaust leaks, caused by warped exhaust manifold, experience by diesel engine. Model 2008-10 f super duty. *peASI-44664 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator. *p…TSB-14-0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 30, 2014
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-…ASI-44534 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2014
- Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after traveli…LP-09L02 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2013
- Ford: when turning, there is a popping or clunking noise that is heard or felt, under floor pan, in some vehicles and more noticeable when weather is cold. Model 2008-2012 f-super …TSB-13-6-7 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 5, 2013
- Ford: some trucks may exhibit a situation with diesel engine such as engine knocking, low power, exhaust smoke, long or no crank start and runs rough. *peASI-22277 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2012
- Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code during acceleration. *rmTSB-11-4-22 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 27, 2011
- Ford: some ford super duty trucks may exhibit a lack of power with a diagnostic trouble code at full operating temperature during acceleration. *rmTSB-11-4-15 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 19, 2011
- Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There are multiple problems with the vehicle. Possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced pow…CSP-11B23 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2011
- Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rmAS-21769 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 1, 2011
- Ford: the malfunction light may be on with a lack of power. Htere may be mulitple trouble codes stored. 2008 f-250/350/450/550. *rmTSB-10-23-6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 22, 2010
- Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. In some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions can …CSP-10M05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 23, 2010
- Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on d…SB-21434 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause fue…SB-21410 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jul 1, 2010
- Ford: shudder or vibration on acceleration, especially when loaded. Some super duty vehicles with single rear wheels (srw) and dual rear wheel (drw) may exhibit an excessive drive …TSB-09-20-5 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Ford: some super duty trucks equipped with a 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine may experience premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle. *peTSB-09-20-12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2010
- Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter.some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine may require a calibration update which will cover several differ…TSB-09-16-7 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 9, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engines and built prior to 8/2/07 may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *peTSB-09-16-9 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine and built between 8/3/07 and 1/2/08 may require a calibration update which will cover several different concerns. *peTSB-09-16-10 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles with single rear wheels and dual rear wheel may exhibit an excessive drive away shudder or vibration under moderate to heavy acceleration from a stop, especiall…TSB-09-4-9 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 1, 2009
- Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2008 model year f super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine cooling system venturi tee inst…CSP-08B06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 29, 2009
- Ford: 6.4l diesel engine. Vehicles built between 1/3/08 and 5/5/08 diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0128, p0196, p1335, p0404 and p0406. *peTSB-08-10-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 23, 2008
- Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *peTSB-08-18-6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2008
- Ford super duty: demonstration/delivery hold s008 f super duty vehicles; 6/4l diesel engine cooling system venturi tee installation upgrade. Affected vehicles, the radiator may dev…SSI-08-T-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2008
- 2005-08 f250-550 super duty manual transmission - clutch pedal concern. *nj20232 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2008
- 1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip. *nj20228 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- Ford sd trucks; this non mil dtc will be stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) when the engine oil temperature (eot), engine coolant temperature (ect) and intake air temper…SB-20720 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 2008 f-super duty 6.4l - p040d dtc with a lack of power or lack of boost. *nj20170 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 6.4l air induction system restriction--snow--built before 9/18/2007. *nj08-4-8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2008
- 2008 f-super duty 6.4l diesel - vref codes p1335, p0193, p0642, p0643, or p0652. *nj20131 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2008
- 2008 f-super duty 6.4l diesel - mil, p006b, p2563, p2263 with or without a drivability complaint. *nj20129 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2008
- 2008 f-series super duty diesels exhibiting dtc p0528 due to snow plow installation on vehicles without factory installed snow plow package. *nj20127 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2008
- 2008 e-series and f-series super duty - steering gear leak. *nj20124 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2008
- The 2008 f-super duty vehicle is equipped w/ a smart junction box (sjb) or generic electronic module (gem) and its function is to provide protection against excessive current loads…07166 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2007
- 1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj20052 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2007
- Helix angle and tooth pressure angle count and look the same. Installing a z92 gear on this transmission will result in premature failure. *kb updated 12/12/07. *nj06221 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 22, 2007
- Some 2008 f-super duty vehicles built before 5/10/07 and equipped with a 5.4l or 6.8l engine and single rear wheels (srw), with a customer concern of power steering pump noise whil…07192 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Some 2008 f-super duty - 6.4l diesel egr valve and dpf failures due to high sulfur diesel fuel. *nj20020 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Oct 1, 2007
- 2005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern. *nj19989 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2007
- 2008 f-super duty - 6.4l air induction snow restriction. *nj19967 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj071110 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 19, 2007
- Diesel exhaust modification on 2008 ford super duty f-series for mpl series wreckers. *nj07238 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 17, 2007
- Blizzard snowplows - on 2008 ford super duty trucks (snowplow headlamp switch operation w/snowplow headlamps connected (6-pin headlamp kit). *nj004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 4, 2007
- (wiring fault on trailer) displayed in message center with dtc c2806 - my 2008 f-super duty. *nj19918 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Isolation module - installation location for all 2008 ford super duty trucks. Blizzard snowplows. *nj003 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 22, 2007
- Installation location for all 2008 ford super duty trucks (isolation module). Western products. *nj789 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 22, 2007
- Exhaust smoke from front of vehicle. Exhaust odor inside the vehicle. *kb0777 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications. *kb0772 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Some 2008 f-super duty - wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806. *nj19891 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2007
- Some 2008 f-super duty - gas engines/torqshift with water in the transmission. *nj19891 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2007
- Lighting on snow plow equipped vehicles. *kb0791 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 25, 2007
- In some of the affected vehicles, three fuel injectors were subjected to a reverse polarity voltage during engine testing that may have damaged the injector resulting in reduced fu…0707 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Jun 8, 2007
- Distance to empty (dte) and fuel gauge service tip. *nj19786 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806. *nj19852 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Uvc 15-way connections that are secured by an o-ring. *nj19849 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2007
- 2008 f-super duty - 6.4l diesel engine - the fuel cooling pump noise. *nj19815 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 1, 2007
- 2008 f-super duty - soft or increased brake pedal travel - perform both master cylinder bypass test and pinpoint test f. *nj19817 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Injector circuit open- dtc(s) p0201-p0208 with a misfire/rough running/lack of power condition. *nj19813 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Air induction snow restriction. Vehicle operated in heavy snow conditions may experience a lack of power during acceleration. This could cause the check air filter message on dash.…19807 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Stop/turn lamp separation. *kb19768 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2007
- Wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806. *kb19730 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb19728 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer. *kb19715 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Wiring fault on trailer, displayed in message center with dtc c2806. *kb19704 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Power folding mirror. *kb19703 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Ids unable to communicate with the pcm. *kb19622 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. *kb19621 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Injector circuit open codes p0201, p0202, p0203, p0204, p0205, p0206, p0207, p0208 with a misfire / rough running / lack of power condition. *kb19620 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103. *kb19614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with code p132b. *kb19612 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2007