2008 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford F-150, 31% of all 369 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 13 crashes, 5 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 61,305 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 114
- 31% of 369
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 61,305 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 29, 2008, latest Sep 20, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 08V523000Oct 8, 2008Engine213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford F-150, 31% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,305 miles.
- Which Ford F-150 year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most engine complaints (767), compared with 114 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford F-150?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-150 concerns the engine: 08V523000.