2008 Ford F-150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 27th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F-150. That ranks 27th out of 33 F-150 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (53 complaints, 14%), typically at around 105,000 miles. Complaints mention 39 crashes, 12 fires, 46 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 369owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 39complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford F-150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 53 | 14% | 105,000 | “spark plug” (19%) | — |
| Steering problems | 53 | 14% | 63,184 | “steering shaft” (38%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 11% | 27,225 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 29 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 29 | 8% | 82,350 | — | — |
| Structure | 23 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 6% | 26,670 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 6% | 69,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 6% | 60,411 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 5% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 5% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 3% | 80,953 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 2% | 19,079 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% | 74,771 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 2% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | 123,175 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 72,520 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 145 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford F-150 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 ford f-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
Risk: This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the airbox lid with a new one that includes the hydro-carbon paper which has been affixed using an adhesive promoter and greater pressure as recommended by the manufacturer free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact roush at 1-866-307-6788.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tire valve cracking (PE08060) — opened Oct 14, 2008, closed Apr 9, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The driver side air bag went off while reversing out of my home. The air bag went off while my arm was across the steering wheel. Powder went in my eyes from it and my arm was bruised and burned from the impact. It hurt so bad that my I had someone pick me up from home and drive me to the hospital…
The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.
Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that the gear shifter was not in park(P). The contact inspected the gear shift lever, and the gear shifter was in the park(P); however, the…
The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the issue. On 4/17/2025 I was attempting to enter my truck. I am severely disabled. I grabbed the handle that is attached to the A pillar as I have hundreds of times since I bought the truck in 2008. I am…
Other Ford F-150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 F-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 F-150 | 12 | 6 |
| 2025 F-150 | 108 | 14 |
| 2024 F-150 | 193 | 11 |
| 2023 F-150 | 414 | 13 |
| 2022 F-150 | 597 | 23 |
| 2021 F-150 | 1,029 | 29 |
| 2020 F-150 | 736 | 11 |
| 2019 F-150 | 1,338 | 9 |
| 2018 F-150 | 2,318 | 18 |
| 2017 F-150 | 1,450 | 17 |
| 2016 F-150 | 2,078 | 13 |
| 2015 F-150 | 1,732 | 13 |
| 2014 F-150 | 1,537 | 8 |
| 2013 F-150 | 2,989 | 3 |
| 2012 F-150 | 1,783 | 4 |
| 2011 F-150 | 2,191 | 6 |
| 2010 F-150 | 843 | 1 |
| 2009 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 2008 | 369 | 1 |
| 2007 F-150 | 488 | 2 |
| 2006 F-150 | 585 | 4 |
| 2005 F-150 | 1,112 | 3 |
| 2004 F-150 | 2,029 | 5 |
| 2003 F-150 | 423 | 4 |
| 2002 F-150 | 821 | 2 |
| 2001 F-150 | 1,236 | 8 |
| 2000 F-150 | 1,075 | 6 |
| 1999 F-150 | 1,044 | 7 |
| 1998 F-150 | 1,381 | 8 |
| 1997 F-150 | 2,758 | 14 |
| 1996 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 1995 F-150 | 626 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report engine, steering, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford F-150?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Ford F-150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 model years, the 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.