2008 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Steering (53), Engine (53), Power Train (50).
Key takeaways
- 369 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 39 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 46 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 53 | 14% |
| Engine | 53 | 14% |
| Power Train | 50 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 29 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 8% |
| Structure | 23 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-03
The driver side air bag went off while reversing out of my home. The air bag went off while my arm was across the steering wheel. Powder went in my eyes from it and my arm was bruised and burned from the impact. It hurt so bad that my I had someone pick me up from home and drive me to the hospital. I also had my ear dr...
Visibility - filed 2025-12-11
The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.
Wheels - filed 2025-11-25
Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3 weeks after installi...
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More for the 2008 Ford F-150
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.