2008 Ford F-350 Service Brakes Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- master cylinder · 4 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Cruse control switch on the brake master cylinder disintegrated, causing immediate loss of brake fluid and braking. Switch body appeared rusty, while the switch next to it on the master cylinder did not. Vehicle in motion, descending driveway when brake pedal went to the floor and all braking action was lost. Vehicle stopped via emergency brake.
ODI 11300300
Service Brakes
I was in my driveway and stepped on the brake pedal to put the truck in reverse and i heard a loud 'pop' which felt like the brake pedal broke and then it sank to the floor, i popped the hood and saw brake fluid dripping from the bottom of the brake master cylinder. This part---"switch assy - ford part-sw6349 (9f924)" had blown out the plastic connector while the metal casing was still attached to the bottom of the…
ODI 11219774
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving 65 mph and attempted to exit the highway, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not called for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact called the manufacturer, but there was no response. The failure…
ODI 11088363
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel and braking ability seized and became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10939920
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle veered to the right causing the contact to almost crash into a guard rail. The contact discovered smoke entering from a passenger side wheel. The contact stated that the passenger brake disc was red from the heat and emitted smoke. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred six times on different wheels. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 10766337
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering and braking ability seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
ODI 10721406
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
I was driving on interstate 75 when the truck and steering wheel started vibrating violently, as i applied the brakes to slow the vehicle it pulled sharp to the left taking the vehicle onto the median. Once the vehicle stopped, facing in the opposite direction i got out and checked the left front wheel, it was too hot to touch. I let it cool and then proceeded to the nearest exit. I had the left front wheel…
ODI 10640673
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving at 20 mph when the power steering did not work, i went to brake and it didn't brake for at least 20 ft. Good thing no one was in front of me. I took it home and now is not drivable , i called ford several times and they said they can not do anything for me.i have a $48,000.00 lemon rotting in my driveway. *tr
ODI 10593264
Service Brakes · Steering
I was slowing down to make a left hand turn and i completely lost the ability to steer. I could not budge the wheel at all. My brakes still worked, but it didn't feel 100%. It has happened at least 10-15 times in the last year. When it happens, i can shift the truck into neutral and rev the engine and i'll get my steering back. Also, if i shift into neutral and turn the truck off and back on again, the steering will…
ODI 10515101