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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Ford F-450 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 68
Latest campaign: Jul 28, 2008

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Jun 27, 2008	08V283000 07V140000
Trailer hitches	1	Jul 28, 2008	08V344000
Seats	1	Feb 28, 2008	08V096000
Power train	1	Mar 26, 2007	07V139000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 28, 2008Latest campaign


Jul 28, 200808V344000	Trailer hitches THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V344000 What's wrong KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. Risk THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763. Filed under F-450 Campaign NHTSA 08V344000 · Jul 28, 2008
Jun 27, 200808V283000	Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator THE REGENERATION MODE FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V283000 What's wrong WHEELED COACH IS RECALLING 215 MY 2008 F-350, F-450, AND F-550 RESCUE VEHICLES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE CONNECTION OF THE MASTER SWITCH YELLOW 16GA WIRE TO THE OEM PTO ENABLE CIRCUIT DISRUPTS THE REGENERATION MODE WHEN THE MASTER SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. THE REGENERATION MODE FAILURE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND ENTER IN TO A LIMP HOME MODE. Risk THE REGENERATION MODE FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy WHEELED COACH WILL MAIL OUT RELAY KITS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE RELAY INSTALLED IF THEY SO DESIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-932-7077. Filed under F-450 Cutaway Campaign NHTSA 08V283000 · Jun 27, 2008
Feb 28, 200808V096000	Seats IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V096000 What's wrong FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Remedy DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE 40% SPLIT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT OR, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 08V096000 · Feb 28, 2008
Mar 26, 200707V140000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V140000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT. Risk LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 07V140000 · Mar 26, 2007
Mar 26, 200707V139000	Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V139000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST. Risk LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 07V139000 · Mar 26, 2007

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450, F-450 Cutaway, F-450 Sd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component68

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

68Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine and engine cooling	28	41	1	1	3
Power train	11	16	0	2	3
Engine	11	16	0	0	0
Fuel system	11	16	1	2	3
Fuel/propulsion system	8	12	0	0	0
Diesel	8	12	1	1	3
Steering	7	10	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	6	1	0	1
Structure	3	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	4	0	1	2
Electrical system	3	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	3	4	0	1	2
Visibility	2	3	0	0	0
Other	2	3	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	1	1	0	0	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transfer case exploded, and the front windshield shattered.”
Filed 09/20/2024 · ODI 11615638
Engine
“Fuel tank delamination leading to blown engine x2 and fuel pump replacement x2. I use no additives and buy only commercial fuel almost exclusively in northeast georgia.”
Filed 01/09/2019 · ODI 11166041
Visibility/wiper
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-450 sd. While driving various speeds, the driver and rear passenger windows independently rolled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
Filed 11/28/2016 · ODI 10928366

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2008 Ford F-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford F-450. The most recent, 08V344000 (reported July 28, 2008), concerns trailer hitches. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Ford F-450 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: trailer hitches (1), seats (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford F-450?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 68 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford F-450?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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