2008 Ford F-350 engine problems

ENGINE

I have had multiple incidents of my truck shutting off completely while driving. The latest incident resulted in a "catastrophic engine failure". In the latest incident occurring in April 2025, I was driving on [XXX] . [XXX] is a two-lane highway with no divider, navigating through mountainous terrain. I was driving up a hilly area when my truck shut off, and I lost all power steering. There is no shoulder on this part of the freeway, with an approximate 40-foot embankment. I was able to navigate the vehicle to the side of the road and position it just before the beginning of a guard rail beginning allowing me some grace. Due to no shoulder space, I was effectively parked on the white containment line of the road. I had my [XXX] daughter and wife in the car. I had to wait for a break in traffic to be able to open the driver's door due to the proximity to the active highway. I was safely get the truck towed to the nearest FORD dealership, where it was determined the engine was in "catastrophic failure" due to oil engine overfill. I informed FORD that my last oil change was with the FORD dealership and within the recommended time frame. I was informed by a technician that there is an ongoing issue with this engine make (6.4-liter, diesel). The technician stated that FORD is aware of the issue. The technician stated that fuel gets mixed with the oil and causes an "engine oil overfill". None of these issues stems from negligence but rather an unakknowledged issue by FORD. There was a check engine light that appeared at the time of failure. The check engine light had come on, at which point I contacted a mechanic to schedule an appointment. When I arrived for my appointment, the check engine light had disappeared, and I was told that no codes would alert if the actual check engine light was not on during the inspection. That same scenario occurred on approximately 3 occasions. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11710743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Vehicle died while driving on the freeway. Towed to the local Ford who did a diagnostic and test they found that the engine is completely done with as there was an engine oil overfill, and it filled the CAC system and melted cylinder eight piston. they’re saying that they will need to replace the entire engine and HP fuel pump in order to repair and I see many others have experienced this same problem.

NHTSA complaint #11661000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AFTER GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEACH FORD LOCATED AT (2717 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THE FAILURE WAS KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. AN UNKNOWN REPAIR WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO BEACH FORD TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TURBO CHARGER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

NHTSA complaint #11337125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

HAD THE TRUCK OVER HEAT MULTIPLE TIMES. HAD TO CHANGE THE COOLANT AND ALSO THE RADIATOR ON LONG WITH THE OIL COOLANT CONTAINER. HAS A TICKING SOUND AND HAS NOT YET GONE AWAY. HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO SINCE I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY AND THE PROBLEM HASN'T BEEN FIXED AND THE ONLY THING THE FORD DEALER TELLS ME IS TO TRADE IT IN FOR A NEW ONE. HELP1

NHTSA complaint #11270289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE 6.4 DIESEL AS MUCH AS THESE TRUCKS COST HARD WORKING AMERICANS, PAY CLOSE TO 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A PICKUP TRUCK THEN HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER 15 THOUSAND TO FIX THE MOTOR DUE TO IT NOT BEING BUILT CORRECTLY, JUNK RODS, HEAD BOLTS, HEADS, TURBOS, OIL LEVEL BEING RAISED BY 2 TO 3 GALLONS PER OIL CHANGE, DUE TO FUEL BEING PUMPED BACK INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING SEVERE INTERNAL ENGINE PROBLEMS, IT'S NOT IF IT WILL BLOW BUT WHEN IT WILL, AS PER FORD MASTER MECHANIC. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, TO KNOW AT ANY GIVING MINUTE WHILE DRIVING YOU'RE MOTOR COULD BLOW CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #11164876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALER AND DIAGNOSED WITH LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OUT.PRIOR TO THIS WHITE SMOKE ROLLED OUT OF EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE SHUT OFF.TRUCK WAA TOWED TO DEALER WITH ABOVE FINDINGS.FORD DIESEL MECHANIC STATED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS ON THESE MODELS.PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS.ESTIMATED COST IS 13,000 DOLLARS TO FIX.

NHTSA complaint #11021669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DETACHED FROM THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE AND CAUSED EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. ...UPDATED 10/19/17 *BF CONSUMER STATED MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE DRIVERS SINE EXHAUST MANIFORD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE HEAD BECAUSE ALL OF THE STUDS & KNOTS WERE RUSTED OFF. UPDATED 10/3/18

NHTSA complaint #11014204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

UPON RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE I NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND...HAD TRUCK TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER ...WHEN INSPECTED I WAS INFORMED THE SELF CLEANING EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED THE RINGS TO WEAR PREMATURELY AND BUILD PRESSURE IN THE CRANKCASE CAUSING OIL TO SPEW OUT ANY OPENING IE THE DIPSTICK TUBE. A DIESEL ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN EXPECTED TO LAST 2-3 TIMES THE 165,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK.

NHTSA complaint #10980960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST, ESPECIALLY WITH ACCELERATION. SMOKE HAS A FOUL ODOR ALSO. CAN HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND IN ENGINE ON DECELERATION (SIMILAR TO BAD WHEEL BEARING HUMS), ONLY DOES IT IF TURBO IS OVER 150-200 PSI, BUT WILL DO IT EVERY SINGLE TIME. 'DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST' DISPLAYED ON DASH. COMPLETED RECOMMENDED DRIVE CYCLE (OVER 30MPH FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES, I DROVE FOR 45 MINS) AND MESSAGE STILL APPEARS. "WRENCH" SYMBOL DISPLAYED ON DASH. PER OWNER'S GUIDE THE RTT DISPLAYS WHEN ENGINE HAS DEFAULTED TO "LIMP-HOME" OPERATION OR WHEN TRANSMISSION PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED.. THE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVING NOW, AND STAYS ON ENTIRE TIME.

NHTSA complaint #10959856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

I HAVE A 2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY ,, AND THERE ARE MANY KNOWN PROBLEMS ON THIS TRUCK THAT FORD IS AWARE OF AND YET THE REFUSE TO FIX THEM .. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE TRUCK AND I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THIS TRUCK .. A WEEK AFTER I GOT THE TRUCK THE RAIDIATOR STARTED LEAKING .. TWO DAYS AFTER THAT MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ,, NOW I HAVE WHITE SMOKE POURING OUT OF THE BACK OF MY TRUCK EVERY MORNING ,, I AM EMBARRASSED TO BE SEEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK .. I WISH I KNOW WHAT I KNOW NOW BEFORE I FORKED OUT TONS OF DOLLERS TO PURCHASE THIS PIECE OF JUNK .. I AM NOT HAPPY ,, AND I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW NEVER TO BUY A FORD!

NHTSA complaint #10823867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD SCREWS BECAME FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

NHTSA complaint #10579561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

RADIATOR LEAKING FROM BOTH TANKS REPLACED BY/ON SERVICE DATE: 11/08/2010 DEALER OR LOCATION:RAY SKILLMAN FORD, INC. 1300 SOUTH U.S. 31 GREENWOOD, IN 46143 (317) 885-9800SERVICE ORDER #:067622MILES:30545COST:$0.00 SERVICE: UNKNOWN COOLING SERVICE DETAILS:UNKNOWN COOLING AND LEAKING AGAIN ON 03/21/2014.

NHTSA complaint #10574049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

NHTSA complaint #10553717 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 08B06 WAS ISSUED BY FORD IN DECEMBER 2008. THIS NOTICE EXPIRED IN JUNE 30, 2009. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE SAME ISSUE HAS DEVELOPED THAT WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE ABOVE BULLETIN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT GET THE SERVICE PERFORMED AND NOW FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE BULLETIN. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE OR THE FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN SHOULD BE REOPENED OR RECREATED. THIS IS WITH REGARDS TO ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AND A KNOWN DEFICIENCY WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM.

NHTSA complaint #10537039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 08B06 WAS ISSUED BY FORD IN DECEMBER 2008. THIS NOTICE EXPIRED IN JUNE 30, 2009. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE SAME ISSUE HAS DEVELOPED THAT WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE ABOVE BULLETIN. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT GET THE SERVICE PERFORMED AND NOW FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE BULLETIN. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE OR THE FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETIN SHOULD BE REOPENED OR RECREATED. THIS IS WITH REGARDS TO ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AND A KNOWN DEFICIENCY WITHIN THE COOLING SYSTEM.

NHTSA complaint #10537039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE JOINT IN THE EXHAUST UP-PIPE CREATES A FATAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST GASES LEAK FROM THE FAILED JOINT AND ENTER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE OCCUPANTS TO BE OVERCOME BY EXHAUST GASES WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO A FATALITY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS IDENTIFIED IN FORD BLOGS WITH REGARDS TO THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS.

NHTSA complaint #10537037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FAILURE OF FLEXIBLE JOINT IN THE EXHAUST UP-PIPE CREATES A FATAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. EXHAUST GASES LEAK FROM THE FAILED JOINT AND ENTER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS. THIS CAN CAUSE THE OCCUPANTS TO BE OVERCOME BY EXHAUST GASES WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO A FATALITY. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS IDENTIFIED IN FORD BLOGS WITH REGARDS TO THIS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS.

NHTSA complaint #10537037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

FORD F350 WITH 6.4L DIESEL HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED TO IDLE (800RPM) AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUTS. WAS NOT ABLE TO CLEAR ROADWAY AND BLOCKED TRAFFIC ON BUSY URBAN ROAD. DEALER WAS "NOT ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG", YET "PERFORMED CALIBRATION UPDATE ON PCM". I WAS INFORMED "THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE AS VEHICLE AGES AND SENSORS WEAR." REVIEWED OWNERS MANUAL AND DID NOT LOCATED MAINTENANCE INTERVAL FOR "CALIBRATION UPDATES TO PCM." I AM CERTAIN THIS IS AN INHERENT PCM SOFTWARE CODE ERROR LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE OPERATION. A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON CONGESTED ROADWAYS.

NHTSA complaint #10483651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

UPON INSPECTION OF THIS VEHICLE,OUR MECHANIC FOUND THE AUTOMATIC DIPSTICK TUBE RUSTED IN HALF ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. AT THE BRACKET THAT BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WE BELIEVE THIS TO BE A POTENTIAL FIRE /SAFETY HAZARD IF SOME ONE WAS TO FILL OR CHECK THE TRANSMISSION WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT. WE ALSO FOUND THE RIGHT SIDE SHOCK TOWER SEVERELY DEGRADED BECAUSE OF RUST. THE TOP OF THE TOWER HAS LARGE PIECES OF RUST SCALE ON TOP OF THE TOWER THAT WE FEEL COULD POSSIBLY ALLOW THE COIL SPRING PRESSURE TO FRACTURE THE STEEL AND CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING. I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS MUCH CORROSION ON A TRUCK THIS NEW. WE HAVE TAKEN PICTURES AND CAN BE E-MAILED IF NEEDED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. THIS IS A CITY OF ALLENTOWN ,PA FLEET VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10479989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

LEASED FORD 350 TRUCK ON 10/23/08. NOTICED STRANGE SMELL IN THE CAB WHEN IDLING OR WHEN HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING. TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO SUNRISE FORD DEALERSHIP 8 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE AND WAS NOT EVER FIXED UNTIL 9TH TIME AND THEY REPLACED MANIFOLD GASKET . SO ALL THE WHILE INHALING CARBON MONOXIDE POISON. NEEDLESS TO SAY ONLY AFTER 6 MONTHS OF GETTING MY FORD 350 I GOT A HEART ATTACK AND HAD TO GET AN OPERATION ON MY HEART. THEN AGAIN JULY 4TH 2011 HAD HEART ATTACK AND HAD TO GET ANOTHER OPERATION ON MY HEART; AT FIRST DID NOT SEE THE CORRELATION UNTIL MY SPOUSE RODE IN THE TRUCK: EYES BURNED, MIGRAINE HEADACHE, AND PASSED OUT WHEN RETURNED HOME AND TASTED EXHAUST THE NEXT DAY. THAT WAS THE POINT THAT WE ALERTED FORD AND THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND FINALLY ON JUNE 12TH 2012 THE SUNRISE DEALERSHIP FINALLY FIXED THE TRUCK. THE DAMAGE TO MY HEART IS IRREVERSIBLE AND I AM ON CONSTANT MEDICATION . I NEED TO BE RECOMPENSED FOR THIS GROSS NEGLIGENCE FROM FORD AND IT AFFILIATES BECAUSE I AM SOLE PROVIDER OF 8 CHILDREN AN A VETERAN WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY.

NHTSA complaint #10467667 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE ENTERED INTO AN ABNORMAL SAFE MODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

NHTSA complaint #10457930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE WAS SITTING AT IDLE WHEN BLEW UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. I REPLACED HOSE DUE TO FORDS EXCESSIVE CHARGE TO REPLACE ONE HOSE,WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT DUE TO THE LOSS OF FLUID. RADIATORS HOT COLD CYCLES WERE EFFECTED, SO RADIATOR WAS EFFECTED AND CREATED A CRACK IN RADIATOR DUE TO CONSTANTLY CYCLING DUE TO THE LOSS OF FLUID CREATED FROM DEFECTIVE HOSE. NOW FORD WILL NOT COVER THE RADIATOR DUE TO SERVICE MANAGERS LACK OF INFORMING CLIENT TO KEEP HOSE FOR FORD CORPORATE TO REVIEW. OTHER PROBLEMS THAT AROSE BLOWN MOTOR.

NHTSA complaint #10456064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK STALLED AND QUITE RUNNING. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP THEY DETERMINED THAT 2 FUEL INJECTORS ALONG WITH THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WERE BAD. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH THEY DETERMINED IT WAS CAUSED BY CORRISON IN THE FUEL TANK. THEY SAID FORD WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THE PROBLEM AS THEY BLAMED IT ON THE DIESEL FUEL. WE BUY THE SAME DIESEL FUEL THAT OTHER TRUCKS USE AND THEY DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS BOUGHT AT REPUTABLE GAS STATIONS. FORTUNATELY WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD THIS TIME AND NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE BACKED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY INSTEAD OF A MONEY MAKER FOR THEM. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND MAKE FORD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.

NHTSA complaint #10423106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 F-350 SUPERDUTY DIESEL POWERED TRUCK AT 45 MPH FOR APPROX 2 MILES, RECEIVED MESSAGE " "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND COMPLETE POWER DOWN OF ENGINE. THE TRUCK DECELERATED SO FAST THAT HAD WE NOT BEEN PASSING A PULL OFF LANE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVING LANE. THE WHOLE INCIDENT HAPPENED IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS. AFTER GETTING OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK OVER AND WAS NOT ALLOWED TO RESTART UNTIL AFTER THE ENGINE EITHER COOLED DOWN OR TIMED OUT (DIDN'T TRY FOR ABOUT AN HOUR LATER). BY TIME TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, WE HAD GOTTEN THE ENGINE TO START BUT DID NOT FEEL IT SAFE TO TRY AND MOVE THE VEHICLE AS WE HAD NO IDEA HOW FAR IT WOULD GO OR IF IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. TRUCK WAS IN SHOP SERVICED FOR 60,000 AND HAD LATEST FORD RECALL FOR REPROGRAMMING COMPLETED LESS THAN 30 MILES PRIOR TO INCIDENT. WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS A TECH BULLETIN OUT ON THIS PROBLEM BUT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE ENGINE WARRANTY SO WE HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. THE FIX IS ONLY HALF THE ISSUE; 10-15 SECOND IS NOT ENOUGH WARNING TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. IF WE HAD BEEN PULLING OUR TRAVEL TRAILER, WE WOULD NOT EVEN BEEN ABLE TO GET AS FAR AS WE DID. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A TECH BULLETIN ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO US (PRIOR ISSUE WAS WITH A PRESSURE VALVE ON THE RADIATOR THAT CAUSED THE RADIATOR TO SPLIT) FORD SHOULD INFORM US OF POTENTIAL PROBLEMS SO WE CAN BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE ISSUES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN, NOT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

NHTSA complaint #10420668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2008 FORD F350. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A CODE CAMP UP THAT STATED CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE EXHAUST SENSOR WAS BAD AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. ALSO, PARTS ON THE RADIATOR WERE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKS AROUND THE ENGINE. THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING RIGHT AND REQUESTED THE SERVICE RECORDS. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE AND HER HUSBAND PERFORMED THEIR OWN MAINTENANCE ON THE TRUCK. THE MECHANIC ASKED FOR THE TYPE OF OIL THAT WAS USED. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED THE WRONG TYPE OF OIL WAS USED AND THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. A SAMPLE OF OIL WAS TESTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CORRECT OIL WAS BEING USED, HOWEVER THE OIL WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT.

NHTSA complaint #10379159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO RADIATOR FAILURES. WE HAD THE DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BOTH TIMES. EVERY TRUCK IN OUR FLEET OF 7 F-350'S HAS HAD AT LEAST TWO RADIATOR FAILURES AND FORD REFUSES TO WARRANT THE REPAIRS. ON THIS VEHICLE THE FIRST RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AT 27,229 MILES ON 5-27-08; THE SECOND RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AT 138,005 MILES ON 4-30-10.

NHTSA complaint #10378564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO RADIATOR FAILURES. WE HAD THE DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BOTH TIMES. EVERY TRUCK IN OUR FLEET OF 7 F-350'S HAS HAD AT LEAST TWO RADIATOR FAILURES AND FORD REFUSES TO WARRANT THE REPAIRS. ON THIS VEHICLE THE FIRST RADIATOR WAS REPLACE AT 110,154 MILES ON 3-10-10; THE SECOND RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AT 141,617 MILES ON 12-22-10.

NHTSA complaint #10378563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A RADIATOR FAILURE. WE HAD THE DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR. EVERY TRUCK IN OUR FLEET OF 7 F-350'S HAS HAD RADIATOR FAILURES AND FORD REFUSES TO WARRANT THE REPAIRS. ON THIS VEHICLE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AT 78,475 MILES ON 12-26-09.

NHTSA complaint #10378567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.