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2008 Ford F-150
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 369
- Received Jan 2008 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks44 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking32 complaints · 8.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly19 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #08V523000Roush 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 airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 39 crashes, 12 fires, 46 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 369 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 44 | 12% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 32 | 8.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 19 | 5.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 17 | 4.6% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 17 | 4.6% | – | |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 15 | 4.1% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 15 | 4.1% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 11 | 3.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 10 | 2.7% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 9 | 2.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 2.2% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 1.4% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 5 | 1.4% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 5 | 1.4% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 5 | 1.4% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #08V523000October 8, 2008213 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
Roush 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 airbox lid with adhesive may become dislodged during operation.
This failure may result in a loss of performance, illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and, in extreme cases, a stalling of the vehicle during operation without notice, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the airbox lid with a new one that includes the hydro-carbon paper which has been affixed using an adhesive promoter and greater pressure as recommended by the manufacturer free of charge. The recall began on october 21, 2008. Owners may contact roush at 1-866-307-6788.
Other model years
- 1991 304
- 1992 470
- 1993 586
- 1994 676
- 1995 626
- 1996 324
- 1997 2,758
- 1998 1,381
- 1999 1,044
- 2000 1,075
- 2001 1,236
- 2002 821
- 2003 423
- 2004 2,029
- 2005 1,112
- 2006 585
- 2007 488
- 2008
- 2009 324
- 2010 843
- 2011 2,194
- 2012 1,784
- 2013 2,992
- 2014 1,539
- 2015 1,745
- 2016 2,093
- 2017 1,463
- 2018 2,325
- 2019 1,343
- 2020 742
- 2021 1,040
- 2022 602
- 2023 418
- 2024 195
- 2025 109
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2008 Ford F-150.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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