2008 Ford E-150 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Ford E-150, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,325 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-150 van. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle proceeded to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times regarding the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,452 and the current mileage 101,600. Updated 04/25/12 updated 06/07/12”
NHTSA complaint #10454354, filed 2012-04, 98,452 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford econoline van e150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact tried to restart the vehicle. The check engine and electronic throttle warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but when the failure would recur when the engine rpms increased over 2,000. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,325.”
NHTSA complaint #10572791, filed 2014-03, 66,325 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2013 | 6 | 32% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 3 | 27% |
| 2007 | 4 | 33% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford E-150
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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