2008 Ford F-650 SD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2008 Ford F-650 SD. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Cues, inc. IS recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68Rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy
Cues IS working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
23-Year-old subject was a passenger in a limousine/bus which had been built out by limos by tiffany, inc. She was located near the emergency exit window area. Emergency latch was in closed position and window appeared closed; however, when driver negotiated a left curve, subject made contact with…
23-Year-old subject was a passenger in a limousine/bus which had been built out by limos by tiffany, inc. She was located near the emergency exit window area. Emergency latch was in closed position and window appeared closed; however, when driver negotiated a left curve, subject made contact with the window and it opened, causing her to fall out onto the roadway and sustain serious injuries. Post-accident testing demonstrated locking handle could be in the closed position yet the window could be pushed open with slight loading. The posted speed limit at time of accident was 55 mph. *Dt*jb *dt*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2008 ford F-650. The contact was driving 35 mph when he applied the brakes and the pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond and the contact had to shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 ford F-650. The contact was driving 35 mph when he applied the brakes and the pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle did not respond and the contact had to shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the master cylinder and clutch slade but the brakes continued to fail. The contact stated that the clutch slade cylinder and master cylinder failed and was repaired four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided a partial reimbursement to the contact for the cost of repairs and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10254138All 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 glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10205026Exterior mirror - tubular stainless steel west coast style mirror - loose mounting bracket
- 10204983Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
- 10183762Some 2006-2015 F-Super Duty 650/750 vehicles equipped with exterior tubular stainless steel west coast style mirrors may have a loose mounting bracket due to poor rivet retention.
- 10095225Some 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 harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit IS now available for customer purchase. The kit IS designed for severe duty and IS non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit gc3z-54024a38-a includes an instruction sheet.
- 10060326Ford: 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 f super duty.
- 10058606Ford: 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 hang open the intake or exhaust valves. Model 2008-10 f super duty.
- 10057870Ford: 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-super duty.
- 10056750Ford: there are exhaust leaks, caused by warped exhaust manifold, experience by diesel engine. Model 2008-10 f super duty.
- 10056196Ford: 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-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
- 10053418Ford: 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 duty.
- 10045066Ford: some trucks, equipped with 6.4L diesel engine will lack power with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p246c and p2463 with a malfunction indicator lamp.
- 10044214Ford: 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.
- 10041245Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. There are multiple problems with the vehicle. Possibliy including: malfunction light on, runs rough, reduced power, excessive smoke from the exhaust, fuel smell from the crankcase, coolant loss, and engine noise.
- 10039053Ford: if there IS an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10034631Ford: 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 style washer (w302870), use only the hybrid style washer (w303659).
- 10032246Ford: according to caterpillar, the oil fill tube plastic insert (which holds the cap on) may come loose on the affected diesel engines, resulting in oil leaking from the tube.
- 10029424Ford truck: some vehicles may exhibit a loose set back. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
- 10029165Ford: vehicles equipped with caterpillar engine may exhibit chaffing of the lower radiator hose on the frame bolts.
- 10027989Ford 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 installation. Updated 5/5/09. Csc letter was received. Updated 12/30/09. Csc letter was rec'd. 8PE
- 10026388Ford: 6.4L diesel engine. Vehicles built between 1/3/08 and 5/5/08 diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0128, p0196, p1335, p0404 and p0406.
- 10026381Ford 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 develop cracks from a reverse flow of coo air/coolant from the degas bottle to the radiator.
- 100248442008 f-super duty 6.4L - p040d dtc with a lack of power or lack of boost.
- 100248236.4L air induction system restriction--snow--built before 9/18/2007.
- 100246942008 f-super duty 6.4L diesel - vref codes p1335, p0193, p0642, p0643, or p0652.
- 100246932008 f-super duty 6.4L diesel - mil, p006b, p2563, p2263 with or without a drivability complaint.
- 100246922008 f-series super duty diesels exhibiting dtc p0528 due to snow plow installation on vehicles without factory installed snow plow package.
- 100246912008 e-series and f-series super duty - steering gear leak.
- 10023865Engine brake switch backlight inoperable--caterpillar engine only.
- 10023857Certain 2008 f-650/750 vehicles with caterpillar C7 and C9 diesel engines oil fill tube replacement.
- 10023852Some 2004-2008 f-super duty 650-750 vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a condition where the air suspension springs are not re-inflating.
- 10023851Some 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 while driving and with hotter than normal powering steering fluid, replace the power steering pressure line.
- 100234352005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern.
- 10023300Some 2008 f-super duty - wiring fault on trailer displayed in message center with dtc c2806.
- 10023299Some 2008 f-super duty - gas engines/torqshift with water in the transmission.
- 100232792008 f-super duty - 6.4L air induction snow restriction.
- 100232722008 F650 and F750 trucks with certain caterpillar C7 and C9 diesel engines fuel pump replacement. Built from 4/23/07 through 8/23/07.
- 10023252The 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, typical of a short circuit, by shutting down circuit operation. The sjb/gem strategy may interpret the switching between ford headlamps and emergency vehicle lighting, and vice-versa as a short-to-ground, causing the power feeding a headlamp circuit through the sjb to be turned off.
- 10023251(Wiring fault on trailer) displayed in message center with dtc c2806 - my 2008 f-super duty.
- 10023166Diesel exhaust modification on 2008 ford super duty f-series for mpl series wreckers.
Every Ford F-650 SD model year
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