Ford F350 2008
Model F350 made in 2008 by Ford got 45 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V026000 | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 09/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 02/15/2009 | ODI | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | 01/26/2009 | 01/26/2009 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V025000 | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | from 04/01/2005 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 02/15/2009 | ODI | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION | 01/23/2009 | 01/22/2009 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| CSP-09B08 | 02/19/2009 | 10029024 | Ford: vehicles fuel injector o rings can prematurely wear. as a result, fuel may leak into crankcase causing oil level to rise. high oil levels can cause drivability concerns and ultimately lead to engine damage. csc letter was received | 06/12/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| CSP-09B08 | 02/19/2009 | 10029024 | Ford: vehicles fuel injector o rings can prematurely wear. as a result, fuel may leak into crankcase causing oil level to rise. high oil levels can cause drivability concerns and ultimately lead to engine damage. csc letter was received | 06/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 70000 | ||
| I tried to accelerate onto interstate 85 n from exit 57 in opelika, al during very busy traffic conditions and could not get above 60 mph, which nearly caused an accident. the ford dealer diagnosed the problem to be a failed high pressure fuel pump which was not covered by the factory 100,000 mi. warranty due to what the dealer and a ford motor co. representative from customer relations said was contaminated fuel damage. the 6.4 l diesel fuel system is equipped with a two filter and fuel/water separator system for the purpose of filtering contaminates, including water, which obviously failed and consequently caused damage to the high pressure fuel pump. all services had been performed at the ford dealership to include the fuel filters. ford seems to be placing the blame on contaminated fuel as the cause for the high pressure fuel pump failure when there is a high probability that it is a defect in the filtering system. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 72000 | ||
| 2008 f350 ford truck, bad high pressure fuel pump. ford refusing to support their warrantee. running rough, with no high end power. stalled while trying to pull out into busy traffic. slowed to 20mph in middle of highway traffic. ford dealer anaylzed trouble to high pressure fuel pump which should be covered by ford 100,000 miles/5yr warrantee. ford will not support their warrantee due to rust found in fuel tank. rust in the system would be a failure of fords filtering system / design which should be covered by warrantee. cost of repair is $8500. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/07/2010 | 17813 | ||
| Driver, attempting to stop for a light rail crossing, depressed brake and accelerator simultaneously, moving forward into the path of oncoming trolley. vehicle a total loss. driver believes brake and accelerator pedals are too close together and aligned when depressed. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 11000 | ||
| Brake pedal location and depressing vehicle's brake pedal and gas pedal at the same time. street department workers wearing proper work boots have found that the pedal spacing is not adequate between gas pedal and brake pedal. there have been at least 10 times were the employee has depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. it has been determined that the brake pedal and gas pedal placement are to close to each other and both pedals can be depressed at the same time giving the operator the feeling of no brake pedal and the vehicle not stopping. we have reproduced this situation at least 5 times and feel that it is imperative that you be notified of this design defect. we contacted reutehr ford, mike bowen a service advisor and they state that they are aware of this situtaion but ford has not addressed it at this point. this is a lawsuit waiting to happen. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle shakes violently. only way to get under control is to stop completely. this has happened numerous times. i have read on forums this is a major problem. ford needs to recognize the problem and issue a recall. this is very dangerous. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle shakes violently. only way to get under control is to stop completely. this has happened numerous times. i have read on forums this is a major problem. ford needs to recognize the problem and issue a recall. this is very dangerous. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle shakes violently. only way to get under control is to stop completely. this has happened numerous times. i have read on forums this is a major problem. ford needs to recognize the problem and issue a recall. this is very dangerous. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 11000 | ||
| Brake pedal location and depressing vehicle's brake pedal and gas pedal at the same time. street department workers wearing proper work boots have found that the pedal spacing is not adequate between gas pedal and brake pedal. there have been at least 10 times were the employee has depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. it has been determined that the brake pedal and gas pedal placement are to close to each other and both pedals can be depressed at the same time giving the operator the feeling of no brake pedal and the vehicle not stopping. we have reproduced this situation at least 5 times and feel that it is imperative that you be notified of this design defect. we contacted reutehr ford, mike bowen a service advisor and they state that they are aware of this situtaion but ford has not addressed it at this point. this is a lawsuit waiting to happen. | |||