2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4
1FTSW21R98EA05972
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 (VIN 1FTSW21R98EA05972). Brown, pickup, 6.4L 8-cyl 350 hp, diesel. 92,876 mi reported. Registered in Pa. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Prescribed text may have been omitted from the airbag warning label in the French language only. As a result, the French-language warning label is more restrictive than the English. Correction: No corrective recall action is required as this technical non-comp…
Transport Canada #2014103 · Mar 2014Tires
On certain vehicles, the factory-installed Continental ContiTrac tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or, particularly under condition of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperatures, separation between the belt edges, which could lead to tread detachment. Tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing pro…
Transport Canada #2011136 · Mar 2011Fuel System
On certain 156 inch wheelbase, 4x4 vehicles, equipped with a two-piece driveshaft, the fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel spillage to occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket to limit fuel tank movement during a…
Transport Canada #2008141 · Apr 2008Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles equipped with an adjustable lumbar support and a 40/20/40 split bench seat or captain's chair bucket seat configuration, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame. If the weld fractures while the vehicle is in motion, the seat back may recline unexpectedly. The occupant could lose contact with the steering wheel…
Transport Canada #2008066 · Feb 2008Engine
On certain trucks equipped with 6.4L diesel engines, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter may cause a visible flame out the tailpipe. Excessively hot exhaust or flames emitting from the tailpipe, in the presence of combustible material, may result in a fire, or may result in personal injury if a person is in close proximity to the tailpipe. Correction: Dealer…
Transport Canada #2007099 · Mar 2007Electrical
On certain trucks equipped with 6.4L diesel engines, insufficient clearance between the positive battery cable and the right hand splash shield bolt may result in wire chaffing damage and the risk of an electrical short. If this occurs, possible heat or fire damage to the cable and/or other components, either under-hood or near other possible ground points on the vehicle, may o…
Transport Canada #2007100 · Mar 2007Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Ford F-250 Super Duty
The Ford Super Duty is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
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Is the VIN 1FTSW21R98EA05972 valid?
1FTSW21R98EA05972 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
What is a fair price for a 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Comparable 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty listings run roughly $5,700–$25,000, typically around $15,533 (from 470 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
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