2008 Ford F-250 engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the cabin began to fill up with diesel exhaust fumes and white smoke. The contact stated that "Drive Vehicle to Clean Exhaust Filter" warning light illuminated. The contact rolled down the window to relieve…”
filed Dec 19, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving 35 mph, white smoke came out of the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 07v139000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to colley ford (1945 auto centre dr, glendora, ca…”
filed Aug 24, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2011Ford: 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 diesel engines, do not use the bonded…
SB-21434 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2010Ford: 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 fuel system failure. *pe
SB-21410 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 F-250 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 F-250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 F-250 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 F-250 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 F-250 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 F-250 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 F-250 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 F-250 | 21 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.