Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Ford F-150 has 1 recall, 368 complaints.
1
Recalls
368
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
08V523000
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 INSID...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Ford F-150 Supercab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use ... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | WHEELS | Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory whe... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the conta... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the i... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Door fails to close and latch shut. Several other recalls on this issue but my vin was not included.... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE | My 5.4 v8 triton motor timing came phasers are bad the truck runs fine when cold when it gets warmer... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The defroster does not blow. There is an issue with the actuator and although the air can be heard ... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | My emergency brake doesn't work and light is on,and air bags did not deploy when I was hit from behi... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I experienced a loss in power while driving and not driving, as well as locking my keys in the vehic... |
| May 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Apr 28, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment while driving. Total loss, Fire Department respon... |
| Feb 18, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | lost reverse completely which is apparently a know issue |
| Nov 27, 2023 | TIRES | LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON EVEN AFTER GETTING AIR AT DISCOUNT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING ON H... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine mai... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | ENGINE | My F150 will run great until it warms up and then it will run rough, shows low oil pressure, and sta... |
| Jan 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | When stepping on brake peddle gos so far Dow foot hits accelerator pedal causing the truck to lunge... |