Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 F.
The 2008 Ford F-650 is a heavy-duty commercial truck built on Ford's 650 chassis platform, positioned for operators who need serious medium-duty hauling capability in a configurable cab-and-chassis package. It stands out in the model's complaint history with 31 owner complaints — more than three times the peak of 10 recorded for the 2001 model year — with steering emerging as the dominant trouble area, though notably the truck carried zero recalls. Within the F-650's broader 1999–2022 reliability record, which bottoms out at just a single complaint for the 2012 model year, the 2008 sits squarely in the higher-complaint tier, signaling to researchers that this particular model year drew disproportionate owner dissatisfaction relative to both its predecessors and the quieter years that followed.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 187 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Curb weight | 4085 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 65.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | F-150 FX4 SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2009 | F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 7.90 sec | 16.20 sec | 310 hp | 4X4 |
| 2009 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.10 sec | 16.20 sec | 320 hp | 4x4 |
| 2010 | F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2L SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 6.2L V8 | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 411 hp | 4x4 |
| 2010 | F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2L SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 6.2L V8 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 411 hp | 4x4 |
| 2011 | F-150 FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.10 sec | 15.00 sec | 365 hp | 4x4 |
| 2011 | F-150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.80 sec | 365 hp | RWD |
| 2011 | F-150 Harley-Davidson 6.2L SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 6.2L V8 | 6.30 sec | 15.10 sec | 411 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8.
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 0-55 |
| RPM | 45-55 @ Idle rpm |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 69 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Loosely install bolts 1-8 | |
| 2 | Tighten bolts 9-16 | 8 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 90 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 ft. lbs., Step 3: 170 | 90 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-20 | 15 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2008 Ford F-650 shows zero federal complaints, zero TSBs, and one recall for the target year, though its historically cataloged complaint areas center on Steering (8), Engine (3), and Service Brakes (3). Looking at the generation's trend, federal activity peaks early—particularly in 2000 with 5 complaints, 6 recalls, and 79 TSBs—before dropping significantly by 2003. The 2008 model falls squarely in a quiet mid-generation trough alongside 2007 and 2009, both of which also recorded zero complaints and zero TSBs, implying the initial production issues were largely resolved. While the data does not specify the root causes for later sporadic regulatory actions, such as the 3 recalls in 2021, the 2008 model avoids the high-volume scrutiny of the early 2000s. With zero reported crash or fire incidents for the target year, the 2008 F-650 stands as a relatively stable and advisable purchase within this generation's lifecycle.
All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 31 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM 47797 | 2019-02-07 | Electrical System | Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019… |
| SSM 47797 | 2019-02-07 | Electrical System | Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019… |
| SSM 47331 | 2018-06-01 | Engine | Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or… |
| SSM 47201 | 2018-03-30 | Equipment | Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket… |
| SSM 47009 | 2018-01-10 | Equipment | The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are… |
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