2008 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Ford F-150, 14% of all 369 complaints for this model year. That is #18 highest transmission complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 50
- 14% of 369
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2008, latest Aug 26, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Ford F-150, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
- Which Ford F-150 year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most transmission complaints (1,336), compared with 50 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Ford F-150?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-150 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.