2008 FORD F-250 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 07V139000 on 03/26/2007
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Manufactured:
- 06/12/2006 - 03/08/2007
- Affected:
- 33,169
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
- Consequence:
- Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 07s49.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V140000 on 03/26/2007
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery
- Manufactured:
- 12/17/2006 - 01/27/2007
- Affected:
- 1,022
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
- Consequence:
- Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 07s50.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 07V541000 on 11/27/2007
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2007 - 10/21/2007
- Affected:
- 45
- Defect:
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
- Consequence:
- This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 07c19.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V096000 on 02/28/2008
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 01/28/2007 - 06/15/2007
- Affected:
- 87,515
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 08c01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V191000 on 04/24/2008
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
- Manufactured:
- 06/13/2006 - 03/29/2008
- Affected:
- 64,754
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
- Consequence:
- Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no. 08c04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 11T002000 on 03/16/2011
- Component:
- Tires:tread/belt
- Affected:
- 390,657
- Defect:
- Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges.
- Consequence:
- Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2011. owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2008 FORD F-250 TSBs (10)
- Bulletin:
- 07512
- Component:
- 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Summary:
- Slow fuel fill. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 19715
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument panel lights dim - spdjb must learn resistance values of dimmer. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 08-4-12
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj
- Bulletin:
- SB-21410
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause fuel system failure. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-21434
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Ford: 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)
- Bulletin:
- CSP-10M05
- Component:
- 063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
- Summary:
- Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. catalyst y pipe warranty extension.. in some of the affected vehicles, certain vehicle operating conditions can cause the catalyst substrate to crack or melt. this can ca
- Bulletin:
- TSB-11-4-3
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. the fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
- Bulletin:
- CSP-11B24
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm updated 8/3/11. *pe
- Bulletin:
- AS-21769
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
- Bulletin:
- TSB-13-12-22
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0713 and/or p0710 regarding torqshift transmission. model 2008-2009 f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward, 2008-2010 f-250, f-350, 2008-2011 e-350, e-45
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