11 problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Failure of flexible joint in the exhaust up-pipe creates a fatal safety hazard for all occupants of the vehicle. Exhaust gasses leak from the failed joint and enter the cab of the truck through the heater vents. This can cause the occupants to be overcome by exhaust gasses while driving, leading to a fatality. There have been several complaints identified in Ford blogs with regards to this and nothing has been done to correct this.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that exhaust fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the exhaust filter was poorly designed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
While driving my 2008 f350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45mph for approx 4 miles, received message "exhaust drive complete" immediately followed by "stop safely now" and complete powerdown of engine. The truck decelerated so fast that despite my flooring the throttle, the car behind me almost collided. The truck lost so much power that I could not safely pull off road and was in a rural area between two blind curves. The whole incident happened in less than 30 seconds and left truck completely vulnerable to whatever traffic conditions were at the time of incident. After getting over to side of road, truck stalled on slight rise and did not have the power to move, however when I shut truck down, my 5ft8in 200lb body was able to push the 8000 lb vehicle over the hump. Engine would not crank over after incident and was not allowed to restart until after the unit either cooled down or timed out (didn't try for 30-45 min later). By time tow truck arrived, unit would run but less than full power and check engine light was on. Truck was in shop serviced for faulty egr valve and had latest Ford recall for reprogramming completed less than 100 miles prior to incident.
My f350 crew cab has fumes that enter the cab of the truck when the exhaust system is cleaning. This has been happening for as long as I have owned this truck, you can't leave the windows up and breath because it is a health hazard. Sunbelt Ford in cordele georgia is aware of this problem as they have looked at the truck. I was advised that my truck is the only one that does this. I know there is a problem as I have been a satisfied Ford truck owner for years as well as using Ford trucks in my construction business and have never encountered this type of problem before. Please advise me in writing as I feel that Ford motor company has a problem.
08 f350 with 70,000miles on it. We tow a trailer daily with this vehicle. Approximately 10 times per day it states "cleaning the exhaust filter". On sept. 29, 2010, it said "cleaning exhaust filter and stop safely now" and shut off immediately. While I was in the middle of road. Luckily a friend was driving by and towed me out of the lane of traffic. Prior to this our vehicle had four radiators put into vehicle because plastic parts kept breaking. The exhaust sensor was replaced prior to this incident. The code for this was the exhaust sensor. If I was on four lane highway when the vehicle shut down I'd be dead. I didn't have any time to pull off road. Something must be done about this. Ford is not standing behind this. Truck is still at dealer. I've been without vehicle since sept. 29, 2010. They refuse to put truck back together. They stated that this would be warranty but Ford won't warranty and I won't pay what they are asking for something that is a frequent occurrence.
Diesel perticulate filters.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact was driving 30 mph when white smoke emitted from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle entered into an abnormal safe mode. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 27,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford f350. Whenever the contact started the ignition there was a generation of excessive exhaust fumes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on thirteen separate occasions for the identical failures which there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 15,000.
I leased a 2008 f350 6. 4 liter it was smoking out of the tailpipe often so I called the dealer and they said it was normal over the next few months it got worse then I had the oil changed at the dealer and the smoke checked they said in the paper work it was undetermined 1 month later I lost all power and the truck died the oil cap was not put on and there was oil everywhere since then the smoke has gotten worse so I started to go to a small mechanic that works on my other trucks well since this incident the smoke is more often like two times a week for 10 min son I brought it to the dealer two weeks ago they had it for 3 days and then they called me and said I had to prove that I had the oil changes done to it I own four trucks and they all get oil changes so I brought the recites and they said because I paid cash for the oil changes the receipt form the mechanic where fake and it was a maintenance issue so I drove it down the street to another place since then its un drivable it smokes the hole time its running what do I do?.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. On June 4, 2008, while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut down without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the exhaust filter failed. The dealer replaced the exhaust filter. On June 22, 2008, the contact's father was transporting a trailer and the vehicle suddenly shut off while attempting to park. The trailer slammed into the vehicle. His father lost control and sustained injuries to his neck and back. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for any of the damages. The failure mileage was 60,624 and current mileage was 69,000.
Regardless of speed, excessive white smoke blowing out of exhaust completely obstructing own rear sight as well as blinding following vehicles. It has happened 4 times, vehicle currently at 36, 000 km. Personal belief is that this has led to engine needing to be replaced which Ford will not warranty. Nothing has been done as Ford reports they cannot find the problem.