2008 Ford E-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Series years
- Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford E-Series. That ranks 7th out of 13 E-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 18,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford E-Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 52,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford E-Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ford E-Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. The contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 mph. The tire was replaced. The contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford econoline. The contact stated that when sitting in idle the brakes don't seem to hold and the rpms increased up to 3500. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that was a normal occurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
The rattle clips on the front brake pads/calipers on ford e 450 series vibrate out of position while vehicle is being driven. We have 12 of these vehicles in a fleet and they are all doing this. *tr
The events leading up to the failure: daily, highway and city driving in normal traffic conditions. Vehicle has approximately 19,000 miles. The transmission failed and requires a complete swap for a new transmission. The dealership performing the repair commented that the transmission pan shows…
We ordered a new 2008 econoline e-350 xlt and after driving we discerned the steering was very loose; it had an unusual amount of "play"; it floated around the road. It was extremely difficult to control on the highways especially at higher speeds. We brought it back to the dealer and both service…
Other Ford E-Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E-Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E-Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E-Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E-Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E-Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford E-Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford E-Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Ford E-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-Series model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.