Radiator Problems of Ford F-450

Radiator leak at 43,000 from the joint between the plastic end cap and aluminum core, driver's side near bumper. Cost to repair estimated at 1400-1800$ at only 7k miles outside of factory warranty. Vehicle is used daily within recommended weight capacities to move materials and trailers, but follows a very strict maintenance program to ensure long life.

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Defective design and poor quality of the engine cooling radiator 3rd one installed. No one should have to go threw 3 radiators in 126 k miles just crazy.

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First time it was my radiator, I replaced it. Second time it was and injector, I had that fixed. Now it is my turbo and engine. Ford refuses to cover it under wanrrenty, many people have had issues with these models.

2008 Ford F-450 sd diesel engine and radiator failure. Throughout ownership I have consistently had the notice of "cleaning exhaust" come up. I made Ford aware of it and they would tell me that they fixed the problem, but it would continue to happen. I was pulling a 5 horse trailer (approximately 18,000 pounds empty) within which I had only 3 horses. It was a warm, but not hot day and I was driving at approximately 70 mph on fairly flat terrain. The water temp light came on and the temperature gauge suddenly went to hot. I began to lose power. I pulled over immediately. I discovered that there was a Ford dealership approximately 2 miles away. I waited for a bit and I drove 20 mph to dealership. Thank god I was going to meet some people who have a 5th wheel and could come pick up the horses. Thank god I was near a small town. I was about to get off of the highway to head out into the middle of nowhere! I do not consider this vehicle dependable at all. I must have a dependable truck to haul horses!!! the truck is approximately 1,000 miles out of warranty. I have spoken with several people who own 2008 Ford f-350 and F-450 trucks who have had engine and cooling system problems around the 30,000 to 40,000 mile mark. The engines had to be replaced. That is ridiculous on a diesel engine! they should last 200,000 miles!!!.

5/15/09 ~ radiator leaking coolant, replaced radiator. 4 months later replaced fuel injector and oil cap assembly. 9/1/10~ replace coolant hose again.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-450. The contact has owned the vehicle for seven months and has replaced the radiator seven times due to an oil leak. The turbos failed and the exhaust system cracked in half. The vehicle fails to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to two different dealers. One stated that a new engine was needed, but the other disagreed. The vehicle is currently parked and unable to be driven. The contact filed a complaint with his consumer protection agency regarding the lemon law. He also called the manufacturer, but they refused to touch the vehicle. The failure mileage was 45,675.