2008 Model Year

Ford F-150

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
368
Recalls
1
Crashes
39
Severe
80

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

08V523000 Oct 2008

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

WHEELS
Nov 2025

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/...

Visibility
Nov 2025

The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.

Power Train
Aug 2025

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 awa...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

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 tr...

STEERING,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Apr 2025

The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor....

Structure
Jan 2025

Door fails to close and latch shut. Several other recalls on this issue but my vin was not included. I am currently not able to drive the car with out...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE Fire
Nov 2024

Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department responded to the scene. Two persons on board of the vehi...

Engine
Sep 2024

See attached document for complaint.

AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Sep 2024

My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer up it rattles and shakes and stalls air bag light...

Power Train
Aug 2024

Vehicle will not go into reverse. After research and reviews of this transmission in this year model, the reverse band is a known issue by Ford. Even...

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Summary

The 2008 Ford F-150 has 368 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 39 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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