2008 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Ford F-150, 5% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When applying the brake, the vehicle speeds up like the accelerator is being pressed. The first time it happened, I was slowing down to make a turn but the truck did not slow down but accelerated. The second time it occurred, I was backing up and pressed the brake when I was finished but the truck accelerated backwards. The first time this happened, I thought it might have been a mistake where I had my foot on the accelerator pedal. The second time it happened, I know that I was only pressing the brake pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11292267, filed 2019-12, 72,000 miles“I bought this vehicle used from a dealership in virginia and there is extreme premature frame corrosion and rust. The exterior body does not exhibit spots or surface rust on visible body panels. The mechanic informed me that the entire frame is rusted and is cracked under bed and rear wheel wells. The frame may no longer support weight of vehicle due to the rust holes and longitudinal cracks formed on the bottom and side frame surfaces at the stress point before the rear wheel bend. This car will not pass the state inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383314, filed 2020-12, 91,000 miles“08 Ford truck 150 truck. One episode of the truck suddenly accelerating and run into my barn. The truck was stopped by hitting the barn and getting stuck in a ditch. I have had this type acceleration on 3 additional episodes. The dealor and Ford say thereis no problem. No injures have occured up to this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10322676, filed 2010-03, 19,000 miles“Due to the close proximity of the gas and brake pedal and the low sink when pressing the brake pedal it is very easy to press the gas pedal when pressing the brake pedal. I have asked Ford to look into this matter and the potential safety issue and they will not. I feel that this matter deserves immediate attention and should be reviewed by outside agencies to see if there is in fact the need for a recall and a redesign.”
NHTSA complaint #10383211, filed 2011-02, 9,792 miles“Hello I own a 2004-2008 body style Ford F-150 4x4 style side 2008 to be exact. Wile my truck was stationary preforming regular maintenance I noticed two large 4'x6' and 4'x4'rust holes in the rear structural frame rails that run the full length of the vehicle. The holes weaken the strength of the frame. This could result in frame failure which could result in serious injury or death if failure occurs during operation of vehicle. Upon further inspection I have found thousands of other 2004-2008 Ford F-150 owners with same frame weakening rust holes due to pore frame coating and frame design. …”
NHTSA complaint #11251896, filed 2019-08, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 22 | 20% |
| 2024 | 21 | 11% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16% |
| 2022 | 88 | 15% |
| 2021 | 97 | 9% |
| 2020 | 88 | 12% |
| 2019 | 132 | 10% |
| 2018 | 237 | 10% |
| 2017 | 162 | 11% |
| 2016 | 257 | 12% |
| 2015 | 208 | 12% |
| 2014 | 149 | 10% |
| 2013 | 229 | 8% |
| 2012 | 122 | 7% |
| 2011 | 116 | 5% |
| 2010 | 62 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 86 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 40 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 52 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
22 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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