Vehicle recall 08V096000 · February 28, 2008
Ford F-250, F-350 and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 08C01.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 28, 2008
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08C01
- Owner notification
- April 24, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87,515
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 (2008): 2008
- Ford F-350 (2008): 2008
- Ford F-450 SD (2008): 2008
- Ford F-550 SD (2008): 2008
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