Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Ford F-150 has 59 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
59
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and rou... |
| Apr 14, 2020 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHI... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE SMELLED... |
| Oct 23, 2018 | ENGINE | MY TRUCK TIMING BELTS HAVE BIN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN THE LAS 3 YRS. IT STARTS BY MAKING THE ENGINE JUM... |
| Jun 6, 2018 | ENGINE | 2008 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICL... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE... |
| Sep 1, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES WAS P... |
| Aug 16, 2017 | ENGINE | ENGINE STUMBLES AND LOSES OF POWER ON SLIGHT INCLINE. |
| Jun 14, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PLASTIC TIMING GUIDES ARE RIPPED FROM MOUNTING LOCATION BY TIMING CHAINS AND DROP INTO THE OIL SYSTE... |
| May 19, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE... |
| Apr 9, 2017 | ENGINE | WHEN THE TRUCK IS UNDER 1000RPM AND AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, IT BEGINS TO KNOCK LIKE A DIESE... |
| Feb 23, 2017 | ENGINE | BOUGHT MY TRUCK WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT HAS A COMMON IS WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK. IT IS REAL B... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTOR AND THE... |
| Jul 27, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.... |
| May 9, 2016 | ENGINE | RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT - I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 4 RADIATORS IN MY FORD F250 TRUCK AND THE VEHICLE ON... |
| Apr 17, 2016 | ENGINE | I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE LOCAL PHIL LONG FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT MY TRUCK NEEDS TH... |
| Mar 10, 2016 | ENGINE | SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT IN A CROWDED STORE PARKING LOT,' BRAKING THE COIL. A FIRE COULD HAVE RESULTED I... |