2008 Ford F-250 Power Train Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
When i was driving i lost power i put on the scanner got a code p0701 which is the torque converter solenoid i lost all gears i reset the light got 3 and 4 was able to make it home but now have no gears what so ever
ODI 11252687
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving approximately 65 mph, a popping noise suddenly occurred. The vehicle began to lose power and would not accelerate past 30 mph. The vehicle was towed to red mccombs ford (8333 i10, san antonio, tx) where it was diagnosed that the particulate filter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance…
ODI 11171431
Power Train
The truck will not shift out of park, even when the drivers foot is firmly placed on the brake. This is an intermittent issue. Vehicle can be parked anywhere...i.e. In the garage, driveway or parking lot. All flat surfaces, (so no heavy tension on the transmission like you might have if parked on a hill and the parking brake not engaged).
ODI 11156999
Exhaust System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving 35 mph, white smoke came out of the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 07v139000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to colley ford ([redacted], glendora, ca 91740, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Fire reported
ODI 11122212
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked for an unstated amount of time, the vehicle was restarted and the gear shift lever ceased in the park position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to republic ford lincoln located at 1740 us-60, republic, mo 65738, [redacted], but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 11297897
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i bought my ford f250 back in 2008 i have had constant problems with the truck as i would be going down the highway the truck would lose power and i would press the gas pedal and the truck would only do around 40mph. A few weeks ago i drove from chicago up to green bay wi and then back going there about half way the truck was ok the other half way up there and back the chicago the truck was not shifting it felt…
ODI 10621710
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle had been driving it but it was parked for about 25 minutes, with nothing running or keys in the ignition. Came out side to the smell of smoke and the engine compartment bust into flames. Fire investigator said that the fire was electrical that started on the passenger side of the engine. Truck was a total loss as fire spread along drivetrain to gas tank. Fire department was able to keep gas tank from…
Fire reported
ODI 10683017
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
A week after i bought the truck the transmission went out then its had countless electrical problems its been to 2 ford dealers it was at one for 7 months and the other for 3 and a chevy dealer noone can fix my truck its had 3 transmissions put in it 1000s of dollars later and i haven't been able to drive my truck in 2 and a half years ford is unwilling to do anything with it. They cant find the problem and give up…
ODI 10594167