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Ford E SeriesModel year report

2008 Ford E Series Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and steering (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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

Brakes: “The rattle clips on the front brake pads/calipers on Ford e 450 series vibrate out of position while vehicle is being driven. We have 12 of these vehicles in a fleet and they are all doing this.”

NHTSA complaint #10258779, filed 2009-02, 30,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2008 Ford econoline. The contact stated that when sitting in idle the brakes don't seem to hold and the rpms increased up to 3500. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that was a normal occurrence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 07/08/11”

NHTSA complaint #10403989, filed 2011-06, 7,000 miles

Steering: “We ordered a new 2008 econoline e-350 xlt and after driving we discerned the steering was very loose; it had an unusual amount of play ; it floated around the road. It was extremely difficult to control on the highways especially at higher speeds. We brought it back to the dealer and both service manager and general manager took it for a test drive and confirmed there was a serious problem. Van was brought in for another appointment to investigate the issue. They tightened some parts (?) and asked for me to drive it home and report back if it were any better. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253812, filed 2009-01, 100 miles

Tires: “The contact owns a 2008 Ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. The contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 MPH. The tire was replaced. The contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The DOT and serial number for the tire was not available. The tire failure mileage was 20,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 52,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10460560, filed 2012-06, 52,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 30,000 miles.

40%0–1020%10–2520%25–5020%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford E Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford E Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008519,0000———Not enough data
20051050,0006———Not enough data
2003573,5002———Not enough data
200269,7932———Not enough data
2001665,0002———Not enough data
2000695,1052———Not enough data
19981318,5001———Not enough data
19971628,6501———Falling

All Ford E Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Ford E Series have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2008 Ford E Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 30,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.