Vehicle recall 08V165000 · April 11, 2008
2008 Ford E-350
The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 E-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.
- Consequence
- Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 08S04.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
- 08V165000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2008
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08S04
- Owner notification
- April 14, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,331
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-350 (2008): 2008
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