2008 Ford F-150 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,771miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Ford F-150, 2% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,771 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.
“I had problems with the throttle sticking and I put my ob11 on and isaid code p2104 and p2111 .so icalled and they say its a well know problem.if you don't know what to do I can see some one get hurt so I think it should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10557910, filed 2013-12, 64,000 miles“New set of 4 federal couragia mud tires (35x12.50x20) purchased june 2015- at 60 MPH truck wobbles/shakes uncontrollably. Finally found walmart auto/tire center (not purchased from walmart).tech stated that the steel belt had shifted. Went back to original tire dealer , no replace no refund. Purchased 2 more federal couragia tires from a different tire dealer april 2016 thinking maybe it was a faulty set from other dealer, but steel belt shifting in 1 of the 2 newest tires as of 10/04/16. Same fierce wobble/shake at 60-MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10913804, filed 2016-10, 142,078 miles“Tire tread separation on front drive side tire. I was able to catch in time and had tire replaced but would like company to reimburse me because this brand of tire was recalled last year for the same reason but did not include the p265/70r17. The brand of tire is capital precision trac ii, the tire shop that replace the tire told me I was lucky that it did not blow on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10693742, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver side rim fractured. The contact lost control of the vehicle while driving 70 MPH. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. In addition, the rear driver and passenger side rims fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rims fractured and caused the brakes to malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10852260, filed 2016-03, 70,000 miles“2008 Ford f150, right front tire and rim came off damaging the right front wheel well and caused the undercarriage to strike the ground. According to the police report, the studs were missing. The rotor was ground down in several areas with it striking the asphalt surface. The inside of the rim of the tire had several gouges in it from where the rotor was riding on it prior to it dropping down on the asphalt. Ohio traffic crash report 10-0711-90”
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 21 | 5% |
| 2022 | 8 | 1% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 44 | 3% |
| 2016 | 53 | 3% |
| 2015 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 13 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 14 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 44 | 3% |
| 1997 | 115 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 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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