2008 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

53Engine complaints

14.4%Of all 368 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE53 · 14.4%

STEERING50 · 13.6%

POWER TRAIN38 · 10.3%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36 · 9.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 7.9%

Share of the 368 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“AT IDLE THE ENGINE KNOCKS LOUDLY VEHICLE STALLS ENGINE FAILS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD TECHS AND DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE…”NHTSA complaint 10490823 — filed 01/02/2013

“I BOUGHT MY FORD TRUCK USED IN APRIL 2012 WITH 33000 MILES. ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO…”NHTSA complaint 10479486 — filed 10/09/2012

“HAD A P/M CHECK DONE ON MY VEHICLE BY MY MECHANIC. DURING THE CHECK, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE IGNITION COIL FOR CYLINDER 5 WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10458501 — filed 05/14/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford F-150: 53 of 368 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford F-150 have in total?

368 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 39 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 45 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.