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2008 Ford E-150 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford E-150 has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford E-150

Electrical
49
Structure
33
Airbags
25
Powertrain
23
Suspension
22
Tires
18
Other
16
Brakes
15
Latches & Locks
14
Steering
13
Engine
12
Speed Control
10
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
5

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2016ENGINETHE SPARK PLUGS KEEP BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. SO FAR, 3 OUT OF 4 HAVE COME OUT. SOME MORE THA...
May 27, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ...
Mar 14, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ECONOLINE VAN E150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMA...
Jan 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A R...
Jun 15, 2013ENGINEBURNT CAM FROM LACK OF OILING. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR, SAID NEW ENGINE ONLY OPTION. FORD WOULD NO...
May 8, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEVAPORATOR CORE LEAKING. *TR
Jan 25, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE VEHICLE STA...
Aug 26, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER AND...
Aug 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, ONLY CONTINUING TO RUN AT A ROUGH IDLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY...
Jul 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ALL OF TH...
Aug 3, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE IGNITION KEY IS BINDING IN IGNITION CYLINDER WHEN TURNING TO START POSITION ONLY. TWICE IT HAS ...
May 25, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AROUND TWO MONTHS AGO THE VEHICLE STA...

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