2008 Ford F-150 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Ford F-150, 3% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“Ford f150 side window screens are malfunctioning and falling down. Our truck with 38,000 miles on it is starting to have a problem, when a search of the internet is performed, this problem is extremely common. From my phone calls with my Ford dealer today, they said it is not a safety problem and Ford will not stand behind it. This problem is rampant and is another case of a dealer not standing behind the quality of their vehicle. They try to portray it as a warranty issue, when it is in fact a faulty design. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328230, filed 2010-04, 38,000 miles“Without noticeable prior warning I had a malfunction of 2008 Ford f150 climate control ( blending knob control). The vehicle is blowing hot air only. I can not control the temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #10292240, filed 2009-11, 63,000 miles“During the spring of 2013 the HVAC blower motor speed selector switch was producing the same amount of air on position 4 as it did on 3. I replaced the blower motor resistor, but this did not solve the problem. I took off the dash trim bezel to gain access to the rear of the HVAC controls, and I was shocked to find melted & burnt plastic. A couple of the wires were brown from what I can only assume was a small fire. We have a 10 month, our first child, and my heart was racing at the fear of a vehicle fire and getting our baby girl out safe in time. Should a fuse blow prior to this failure? …”
NHTSA complaint #10533464, filed 2013-08, 98,000 miles“2008 Ford f150 lariat w/auto temp control. Auto temp control does not control temperature as set, blows constant hot air and on occasion blows hot and cold air intermittently. Does not control temperature as set by atc display. Have had the truck to the dealer 3 different times. First two trips the dealer said it was working as intended, mileage was 157 the first time, and 2052 mile the second trip. On my third trip at 5466 miles I was told that there was an oasis bulletin special service message #20422 issued on 09/06/2008 covering my problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248461, filed 2008-11, 157 miles“Moonroof vibrates in the open position creating a loud echo noise in the cabin of vehicle. Loud enough to distract driver at speed. Ford states this is within norm of operation.”
NHTSA complaint #10224573, filed 2008-04, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032232Oct 1, 2007Ford: water leaks, wind noise and/or noise on opening/closing the moon roof/roof opening panel. The 2004-07 wsm manual provides two separate procedures for moon roof height a…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 46 | 8% |
| 2021 | 131 | 13% |
| 2020 | 63 | 8% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 84 | 4% |
| 2017 | 53 | 4% |
| 2016 | 144 | 7% |
| 2015 | 97 | 6% |
| 2014 | 142 | 9% |
| 2013 | 190 | 6% |
| 2012 | 129 | 7% |
| 2011 | 147 | 7% |
| 2010 | 193 | 23% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 268 | 24% |
| 2004 | 863 | 43% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 30 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 2% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 83 | 8% |
| 1998 | 66 | 5% |
| 1997 | 148 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
17 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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