WHILE DRIVING IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE AIR FILTER WILL GET CLOGGED WITH SNOW CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ON 12/30/2010 AT 2PM I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES (ZIP CODE 57201) AND THE AIR FILTER HAD 1/2" OF SNOW ALL AROUND AND INSIDE THE FILTER. DISCUSSED WITH LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY SAY THERE IS A NO FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND…
2008 ford F-350 engine problems
severe 67 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
67
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAILED AND WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,774. UPDATED 02/02/11 *CN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR ON THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING. THE LEAK WAS NOTICED BY THE DRIVER AFTER DOING A DAILY INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAS IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,992. UPDATED 02/02/11 *CN
WHILE IN TOW/HAUL MODE TOWING 40' 5TH WHEEL, ENGINE OVERHEATED QUICKLY WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER. NO LEAKS SEEN AND COOLANT WAS SPRAYING OUT OF OVERFLOW CAP ONLY. NO LIGHTS CAME ON IN DASH. SEEMS FAN IS NOT KICKING ON WHEN NEEDED? WHEN FAN DOES KICK ON, ENGINE COOLS IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER HEAVY TOWING. TRUCK RUNS GREAT OTHERWISE WITH NO OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. THIS HAS H…
2008 FORD F350 6.4 DIESEL. JOB 1 TRUCK PRODUCTION LINE. 33,000 MILES, LEAKING RADIATOR. DEALER REPLACED AND DETERMINED DEFECTIVE. $1709.43 COST. TRUCK PURCHASED 6/07. TRUCK IS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. MOST OWNERS OF THIS MODEL REPORTING SAME PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE DID NOT KICK OUT OF REGIN CAUSEING OVER HEAT
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 FAILU…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2008 ford F-350?
It's a meaningful issue. 67 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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