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2008 Ford F-750 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2008 Ford F-750 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other F-750 Sd years?

F-750 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted4 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints2021: 3 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
F-750 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Ford F-750 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2008 Ford F-750 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V398000EngineSeptember 9, 2010 · 3,469 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINE. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

08V428000EngineAugust 25, 2008 · 2,811 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, OR FORD AT 1-800-343-5338 (FLEET OWNERS) OR 1-866-906-9811 (MOTOR HOME OWNERS).

07V534000EngineNovember 20, 2007 · 737 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 OR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, A FUEL PUMP FAILURE WILL DILUTE THE ENGINE OIL WITH FUEL AND MAY CAUSE THE TURBOCHARGER TO FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH WARNING.

Consequence

THE WARNING MAY BE EXPERIENCED BY ERRATIC PERFORMANCE AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E053). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496 OR FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2008 Ford F-750 Sd — common questions

Is the 2008 Ford F-750 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Ford F-750 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Ford F-750 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.