2008 Ford F-550 SD service bulletins & manufacturer communications
86 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-550 SD. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 86
- 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
- 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
- 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: 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, equipped with 6.4l diesel engine will lack power with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p246c and p2463 with a malfunction indicator lamp. *peTSB-12-6-8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 12, 2012
- 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: 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 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 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 service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles fuel injector o rings can prematurely wear. As a result, fuel may leak into crankcase causing oil level…CSP-09B08 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 19, 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 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
- 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
- Jerr-dan: revised carrier mud flap installation on 2008 ford f550 and dodge ram 4500/5000 chassis cabs. *peTB 08-246 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 8, 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
- Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *nj07312 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · 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
- Hpl series wrecker applications. Jerr-dan *kb updated 12/12/07. *nj07231 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Ford: dual rear wheel (drw) side marker lamps loose. Some vehicles (f350-550 sd) equipped with drw may exhibit side marker lamps that are loose/falling off. If a side marker lamp m…SI-20024 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 1, 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
- 6.4l-pcm update- built before 7/-30/2007- intermitten p0342 and/or p1326, update-pto function, turbo proctection, high idle, shift quality and ic. *kb updated 11/05/07. *nj07910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 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
- Dana s110 rear - axle fluid leak. *nj19850 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Mpl series wrecker application. Jerr-dan. *kb07230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 10, 2007
- Stop/turn lamp separation. *kb19768 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2007
- Standard duty carrier applications. *kb07227 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2007
- After market fuel tanks. *kb07228 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued May 1, 2007
- Rapid flashing turn lights. *kb07229 · 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
- 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