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Ford E-150Model year report

2008 Ford E-150 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
66,325miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
17campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Ford E-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E-150. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires (2) and brakes (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,325 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Burnt cam from lack of oiling. Dealer unable to repair, said new engine only option. Ford would not pay for new engine. Warranty stated drivetrain warranty good for 60,000 miles or five years.”

NHTSA complaint #10819834, filed 2016-01, 33,500 miles

Tires: “I had to replace all 5 tires within 2 years of my vehicle purchase. The new tires are now just over 2 1/2 years old. One blew out on a residential street while going 35 miles/hour. The 2nd tire replaced was also separating and causing the van to vibrate just as the first one so I took it in 6 weeks after the first blowout. Leaving the tire store my van is still vibrating and now I notice the 3rd tire is buckling on the outside wall. The 4th tire does not appear to have any major issue yet. The 5th is my spare-never used. …”

NHTSA complaint #10515924, filed 2013-06, 76,259 miles

Brakes: “While applying the brakes to park the car the was a loud rifle shot sound, flash and vehicle jolt from under the hood. And the break warning light came on. During repair the mechanic found that the problem was the with the master cylinder cruse control cancelling switch. The switch blew apart and ignited the atomized break fluid that was expelled from the master cylinder. Fortunately the exploding break fluid self extinguished avoiding an engine compartment fire. Since the triggering of this event was the act of applying the brakes it was only by chance that it didn't happen at highway speeds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10809800, filed 2015-12, 36,500 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a rattling noise emitted from the under carriage. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who found that the catalytic converter welding had failed and caused the pipes to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10586607, filed 2014-05, 89,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2522%25–5033%50–7544%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 66,325 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20092012201320142201522016201720192
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 17 recalls for the 2008 Ford E-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 15 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-150

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201686,5001———Not enough data
2015818,0001———Not enough data
2014616,7386—14—Not enough data
20131982,8006—14—Stable
20121260,0008—14—Not enough data
20112337,50011—14—Falling
20101042,5007———Not enough data
2009783,00012———Not enough data
20081166,32517———Not enough data
20071249,00018———Not enough data
20061744,37314—15—Stable
20051652,8792—15—Rising
20043365,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20032116,3545—14—Stable
20022886,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20013773,0004—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200050104,6026—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19998396,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19986089,1465—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997102103,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199659120,0003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19957195,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1994121129,5007—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199371135,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199264100,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19911575,0001—13—Stable
199017126,0003—13—Falling
19893194,0002—13Not compared (before 2008)Rising
198814—0—13—Not enough data
19871770,0000—14—Stable
19869—0—14—Not enough data

All Ford E-150 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Ford E-150 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E-150 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Ford E-150 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires with 2.

Has the 2008 Ford E-150 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Ford E-150 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,325 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 89,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.