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2008 Ford F-550 SD recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Ford F-550 SD. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2008 Ford F-550 SD recalls, newest first

November 19, 2009NHTSA 09V456000269 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary
Cues, Inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence
This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy
Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 28, 2008NHTSA 08V09600087,515 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall began on March 28, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 2007NHTSA 07V1400001,022 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
Consequence
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 2007NHTSA 07V13900033,169 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
Consequence
Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2008 Ford F-550 SD with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine6
  2. Power train5
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system3
  4. Fuel/propulsion system3
  5. Engine and engine cooling2

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Questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seats, electrical system, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Ford F-550 SD recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Ford F-550 SD?
26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.