2008 Ford F-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,670miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Ford F-150, 6% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,670 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was travelling on the I-74 from cincinnatti to indianapolis when there was a loud pop and then a fluttering sound before the engine power failed. I was left in a vulnerable place in the pouring rain with two horses on a trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427750, filed 2011-09, 71,000 miles“I have a F-150 xlt triton Ford truck. I have had numerous issues from : seatbelts not working, engine light, solenoid, 4wd linkage, shaking and brakes not working, to not engaging into park or drive...I am so frustrated and Ford won't do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10327888, filed 2010-04, 100 miles“We bought this truck brand new in february 2008 and the air conditioner does not blow cold at idle. It will blow approximately 70 degrees out of the vents on a 90 degree day. I have taken it to 2 different dealers and both checked and test drove the truck, only to advise there is nothing wrong with it it is blowing cold enough according to them on max A/C going down the highway, so their suggestion was to not change it from max A/C.”
NHTSA complaint #10231639, filed 2008-06, 14 miles“Took delivery of 2008 Ford F-150 lariat crew cab 4x4 on 4/23/08. Yesterday 4/29/08 I was preparing to pull into a parking lot from a two lane highway and the truck spontaneously accelerated at full throttle with my foot firmly on the brake. I had the sensation that I was hit from behind because I was advancing without applying the accelerator. With the brakes fully applied I continued to advance into the parking lot and I immediately shifted into park in attempt to stop the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226138, filed 2008-04, 500 miles“My 2008 Ford f150 was sitting in my drive way until I had to leave to go run errands. I got in it, turned the key and there was fire coming out of the exhaust pipe. I think it stared in the engine because of how hot it was minutes after I turned the key. Please let people know about this. I do not want to see people being harmed by this. Im positive that if I hadn't turned it off as quickly as I did the engine would have caught fire and the truck would have been ruined, throwing away all the money that I bought it for. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339661, filed 2010-06, 26,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V523000Oct 8, 2008Roush is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 ford f-150 trucks altered to operate using liquid propane injection. The hydro-carbon paper affixed to the inside of the…Covers: Ford F-150 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10172885Feb 7, 2020This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10037098Sep 2, 2010Ford: some expedition, f-150, and navigator models may experience a delayed forward or reverse transmission engagement. Usually happens on cold start in cold climates.
- 10034631Jul 1, 2010Ford: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4l engines. When installing supply or return lines at high pressure pump on…
- 10024865Apr 1, 20081999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 | 88 | 4% |
| 2017 | 70 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 77 | 13% |
| 2005 | 111 | 10% |
| 2004 | 167 | 8% |
| 2003 | 69 | 16% |
| 2002 | 196 | 24% |
| 2001 | 234 | 19% |
| 2000 | 135 | 13% |
| 1999 | 219 | 21% |
| 1998 | 174 | 13% |
| 1997 | 529 | 19% |
| 1996 | 23 | 7% |
| 1995 | 71 | 11% |
| 1994 | 52 | 8% |
| 1993 | 52 | 9% |
| 1992 | 37 | 8% |
| 1991 | 17 | 6% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1987 | 9 | 10% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-150
53 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
41 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-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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