2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty Ford F-250+ Super Duty 2008

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2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

Ford in Idaho, United States
Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015

59100 mi

US $1500
calipers froze, overheated and destroyed disk, melted several parts 
Jun 2015

62000 mi

US $1400
Fuel system cooler. Replaced twice due to fuel rail codes on check engine 
Mar 2016

69000 mi

US $50
As usual, at this dealership, I go in for an oil change and suddenly the dealership mysteriously finds something that needs replaced. This time it was, of all things, Three of the bolts that hold my lug nuts on my tires. They are crooks 
Ford in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Jul 2015

70500 mi

US $513
computer 
Ford in Ohio, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

187000 mi

US $400
Faulty fuel pressure sensor 

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2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ford in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Jul 2022
Sep 2017

106000 mi

US $300
All 8 cab to frame support bushings (FESM mounts) were collapsed. Replaced with aftermarket parts (Daystar - not recommended with hindsight). Had to torch out some old seized parts. Requires extensive disassembly to access cage nuts. Useful note: Use brake cleaner to remove Ford thread lock. 
Apr 2021

120000 mi

US $210
Replaced other rear caliper, it was about to seize also 
Jan 2022

118000 mi

US $465
Rear drum seized 
Mar 2022

120000 mi

US $340
Serpentine belt pulley replacement 
Jun 2022

121000 mi

US $780
Replace compressor and hose. Recharge. 
Ford in Ohio, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2018
Mar 2015

80000 mi

US $200
Rear backing plates rusted apart. Had to pull axles and replace plates, pads, axle seals 
Sep 2015

82000 mi

US $1800
low pressure turbo leaking oil. Both up pipes broken, leaking at bellows 
Dec 2015

85000 mi

US $9
lower hose to antifreeze tank blew off. lost "C" clip. Dealer had to order the clip and installed myself. 
Jan 2017

94000 mi

US $50
Transmission pan leaking. Replaced gasket for the 2nd time. 
Feb 2018

103000 mi

US $90
Pan was still leaking after two attempts to reseal. Replaced [transmission] pan. Problem solved. O ring on lower radiator hose defective and leaking anti freeze. Replaces Oring. 
Ford in Virginia, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

135300 mi

US $305
Alternator failed and needed replaced. 
Dec 2015

137000 mi

US $3500
Failed fuel pump and exhaust up pipe. 
Jun 2016

142000 mi

US $45
High pressure switch failed and prevented condenser fan from engaging. Replaced and all is cool now. 
Sep 2016

143000 mi

US $108
Failed glow plug controller. Replaced after check engine light came on. No apparent issues when light was on. After replacing, light remains off. Truck was missing heat shield that normally covers module. 
Dec 2017

152620 mi

US $15
Vacuum line broke that feeds the 4wd. Required replacing line with new vacuum hose. Seems to be a very common problem for the Fords. 

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2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in Washington, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

62000 mi

US $1200
Exhaust leak right exhaust. Found cracked manifold. Replaced right exhaust manifold. 

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