15 problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Had the truck over heat multiple times. Had to change the coolant and also the radiator on long with the oil coolant container. Has a ticking sound and has not yet gone away. Have taken it to Ford dealer and they can't figure it out. Would like to know what to do since I have spent a lot of money and the problem hasn't been fixed and the only thing the Ford dealer tells me is to trade it in for a new one. Help1.
Radiator leaking from both tanks replaced by/on service date: 11/08/2010 dealer or location:ray skillman Ford, inc. 1300 south u. S. 31 greenwood, in 46143 (317) 885-9800service order #:067622miles:30545cost:$0. 00 service: unknown cooling service details:unknown cooling and leaking again on 03/21/2014.
Vehicle was sitting at idle when blew upper radiator hose. I replaced hose due to Fords excessive charge to replace one hose,was not notified that due to the loss of fluid. Radiators hot cold cycles were effected, so radiator was effected and created a crack in radiator due to constantly cycling due to the loss of fluid created from defective hose. Now Ford will not cover the radiator due to service managers lack of informing client to keep hose for Ford corporate to review. Other problems that arose blown motor. ## VIN passed ## Ford F-350 2008dually 4x4 ##.
While driving my 2008 F-350 superduty diesel powered truck at 45 mph for approx 2 miles, received message " "stop safely now" and complete power down of engine. The truck decelerated so fast that had we not been passing a pull off lane we would have been stuck in the middle of the driving lane. The whole incident happened in less than 10 seconds. After getting over to side of road, engine would not crank over and was not allowed to restart until after the engine either cooled down or timed out (didn't try for about an hour later). By time tow truck arrived, we had gotten the engine to start but did not feel it safe to try and move the vehicle as we had no idea how far it would go or if it would happen again. Truck was in shop serviced for 60,000 and had latest Ford recall for reprogramming completed less than 30 miles prior to incident. We were told there was a tech bulletin out on this problem but it was not covered under the engine warranty so we had to pay out of pocket. The fix is only half the issue; 10-15 second is not enough warning to safely pull off the road. If we had been pulling our travel trailer, we would not even been able to get as far as we did. This is the second time a tech bulletin issue has happened to us (prior issue was with a pressure valve on the radiator that caused the radiator to split) Ford should inform us of potential problems so we can be aware of possible issues before they happen, not driving down the road.
I brought this 2008 Ford F-350sd to the dealer today because of anti-freeze leaking from bottom of radiator on the drivers side. The truck has about 16000 miles on it. Dealer says the radiator must be replaced and no warranty so I am responsible for repairs. I called Ford and asked for help and was turned down. The Ford dealer contacted Ford and asked for help and was turned down. I have read of numerous radiator failures on this years f350 so evidently there is a problem with the design of their cooling system and Ford should reimburse for these failures. No radiator should fail in 16000 miles.
This vehicle has had two radiator failures. We had the dealer diagnose and repair both times. Every truck in our fleet of 7 F-350's has had at least two radiator failures and Ford refuses to warrant the repairs. On this vehicle the first radiator was replaced at 60,083 miles on 7-8-09; the second radiator was replaced at 119,551 miles on11-18-10.
This vehicle has had a radiator failure. We had the dealer diagnose and repair . Every truck in our fleet of 7 F-350's has had radiator failures and Ford refuses to warrant the repairs. On this vehicle the radiator was replaced at 100,345 miles on 9-2-10.
This vehicle has had two radiator failures. We had the dealer diagnose and repair both times. Every truck in our fleet of 7 F-350's has had at least two radiator failures and Ford refuses to warrant the repairs. On this vehicle the first radiator was replaced at 27,229 miles on 5-27-08; the second radiator was replaced at 138,005 miles on 4-30-10.
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 failure mileage was 36,000.
This vehicle has had a radiator failure. We had the dealer diagnose and repair. Every truck in our fleet of 7 F-350's has had radiator failures and Ford refuses to warrant the repairs. On this vehicle the radiator was replaced at 78,475 miles on 12-26-09.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford f350. After turning the engine off he heard a hissing sound. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the radiator was leaking fluid. His cat died from drinking the fluid. The dealer was notified and a technician concluded that the repairs would be covered under the warranty. The failure mileage was 50000. The current mileage was 65000. Updated 11/03/09 the consumer stated there was a leak in 3 different places. Updated 11/04/jb.
2months into my "new" vehicle the radiator cracked and over heated ; the back glass leaks with water every time it rains , motor reves up out of control , now motor has blown oil into radiator and all over driveway deeming vehicle undriveable.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact heard a humming noise coming from the power steering. He discovered that the radiator fluid was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a pressure check of the cooling system. The dealer found a radiator leak and made the replacement. This is the second time the radiator has been replaced due to the same failure. The current mileage was 40,800 and failure mileage was 40,000.