2008 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Explorer, 20% of all 148 complaints for this model year. That is #16 highest engine complaint count among 21 Explorer model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,708 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 30
- 20% of 148
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 82,708 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Ford Explorer engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2009, latest Jun 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Explorer have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Explorer, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,708 miles.
- Which Ford Explorer year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2016 Ford Explorer has the most engine complaints (530), compared with 30 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Explorer?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Explorer is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.