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2008 Ford F-650 SD
4 recall campaigns and 1 complaint are on NHTSA's register for the 2008 Ford F-650 SD; the recalls concern engine and engine cooling and equipment.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 33.2 per 1,000 across all 2008 model-year vehicles and against 137.9 per 1,000 for the Ford F-650 SD line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 1.8 complaints per model year across the 16 Ford F-650 SD model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 7 Nov 2011.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 10V01).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by CUES, INC..
Defect, as filed: 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).
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 08V02).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 07V11).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2008 Ford F-650 SD (black) against all 2008 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2008 | F-650 SD line | All 2008 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1,000 | 137.9 | 33.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1,000 | 137.9 | 33.2 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Ford F-650 SD model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 9 | 1,097 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 | 6,323 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 31 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 7,286 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 6,322 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 231 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 26,070 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 25,941 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 25,941 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 32,345 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 4,969 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 294,577 |
| 2021 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,229 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 18,716 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 8,638 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-650 SD model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-650 SD have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 10V398000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 Sep 2010 and concerns engine and engine cooling. Across all model years the Ford F-650 SD line has 29 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2008 Ford F-650 SD?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2008 Ford F-650 SD complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.