2008 Ford F-450 Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2008
Ford F-450 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Ford F-450 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 Ford F-450
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | N/A MPG city / N/A MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Four Wheel Drive, Two Wheel Drive |
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2008 F-450 Recalls
JUL 28, 2008 | Recall ID#
69539
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE... More Details
JUL 28, 2008 |
F-450
| Recall ID#
69539
| Component: |
TRAILER HITCHES |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 28, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
F-450 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
108 |
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Summary:
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.
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KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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MAR 26, 2007 | Recall ID#
46982
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... More Details
MAR 26, 2007 |
F-450
| Recall ID#
46982
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
F-450 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1022 |
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07S50
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MAR 26, 2007 | Recall ID#
46978
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM... More Details
MAR 26, 2007 |
F-450
| Recall ID#
46978
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
F-450 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
33169 |
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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...
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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.
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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.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07S49
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FEB 28, 2008 | Recall ID#
17966
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... More Details
FEB 28, 2008 |
F-450
| Recall ID#
17966
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 28, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
F-450 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
87515 |
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 08C01
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