2008 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- failure failure · 4 records
- shifting cable · 4 records
- wheel drive · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle downshifted into neutral. The contact shifted into second gear and the vehicle was driven to his residence. The vehicle was taken to ford of londonderry ([redacted], londonderry, nh 03053) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11266867
Power Train
I was driving on on a city street when the truck started to hesitated. The transmission seemed to change hard. I stopped at a light and i noticed that the o/d indicator was on. When i started to move again, it seemed as if the transmission was slipping and the trans fault indicator came on. The transmission did not change smoothly when i drove approximately another mile. I parked the truck in fear of further…
ODI 11219791
Power Train · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spare wheel was rusted and transmission fluid was leaking. In addition, the tire pressure indicator was illuminated. The contact called chapman ford (1485 manheim pike frnt, lancaster, pa 17601) where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,542. *tt *js
ODI 11079807
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. When the vehicle was shifted from the park position into drive, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond. The contact stated that the hesitation lasted for approximately three seconds before the transmission engaged. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
ODI 10969695
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway on an incline, the contact changed gears from park to reverse. The vehicle independently reversed at a high rate of speed down the street and crashed into a car port as well as part of a residential home. The driver sustained whiplash and bruising from the impact, which required medical treatment. The contact was unable to specify…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10956234
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Also, the check engine and abs warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 11098961
Power Train
We purchased a brand new 2008 ford f-150 back in may, 2008. We have only put on it 27,000 miles and have never towed anything with it, we don't even have a trailer hitch on it. On dec. 10, 2015 the "trans fault" light came on the dashboard while driving on a city street and the truck started making lots of noise and jumping into gear when you put it in "drive". We drove two miles to our home and got it in the…
ODI 10816658
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifting cable burned through or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,172. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10705347
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the shifting cable had burnt thru or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold and corrosion. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10704687
Power Train
Rear end does a skidding when coming from a complete stop to moving. Looks as though the brakes are not releasing like they should, but sounds like there is grinding from the rear differential. When calling auto part stores about getting a replacement, they have all advised that this years (2008) ford f-150s all have this same problem. All stores say it is the differential clutch packs in these 2008 ford f-150s but…
ODI 10683958
Power Train
Started vehicle with no issues, drove from home to location approximately 30 miles away. During the drive, i could feel a "hesitation" during the automatic shifting of gears. Hesitation seemed to progress during drive to location. Arrived at location with no further issues. 3 hours later i left location, in route back to my home, and noticed same hesitation. On the way home the "trans fault" code came on and the…
ODI 10639315
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle would stall at slow speed and severe rattling and loss of power to vehicle which could easily result in accident. Ford service indicated that it was cam phasing or otherwise known as intake camshaft position timing over retarded problem. Very dangerous condition which should be addressed via recall. *tr
ODI 10644793
Power Train · Steering
My truck has 81k miles on it and the torque converter has gone bad. I have never in the past heard of a bad torque converter from normal wear and tear. The top of my steering wheel is showing major wear. My wife's 2000 mini van has no wear on it. Why would the top of my steering wheel be falling apart? *tr
ODI 10609831
Engine · Power Train
Started shaking and sputtering in reverse at low rpm. Two transmission shops said it was the reverse band in transmission and needed rebuild. Had trans rebuilt (at cost of 2390.00). After rebuild, mechanic was driving and it still had problem. After researching, he thinks it is the cam phasers causing problem. He had replaced my plugs before transmission work to rule that out (all 8 of the plugs broke while taking…
ODI 10615213
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the engine temperature gauge reached high levels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10733112
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the gear shifted into neutral independently. The failure recurred sporadically as the contact drove at lower speeds under 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the cause of failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000. The current mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10509673
Engine · Power Train
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 stop, the engine would rev up. It has since gotten alot worse. Now the engine has started to overpower the brakes. I find that when the engine starts to rev, if i let off the brake and rebrake it will drop the rpm's back down. It's dangerous to have to let off the brake especially in traffic!…
ODI 10479486
Power Train
SAFETY CONCERN. SOLENOID THAT ACTIVATES [redacted] FAILURE, CAUSES PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF [redacted] AT ANT TIME. *TR
ODI 10450448
Electrical System · Power Train
While backing up the four wheel drive went out, and would only operate in two wheel drive. This happened when it was very snowy and icy road conditions. Cause was from electric actuator that engages 4x4 system. Vehicle had less than 19,000 miles on it. Ford would not repair under power train warranty. *tr
ODI 10447705
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
There has been several times while i'm driving at a slow rate of speed at 20 to 30 mph, my rpm gauge will rev high to 4 to 5 and stay there for several minutes and will go back to normal rpm after my transmission shifts gears. I don't see why my truck needs to rev that high at a slow speed to shift gears. To me that shows that my transmission is slipping gears or the gear ratio was never properly tuned when i bought…
ODI 10436938
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The rpm's shot up, and truck would not accelerate. It was as if it had slipped into neutral. Had to pull over on side of highway, and turn the truck off. This seemed to reset the issue for the time being. Has happened several more times. Took it to two different dealerships. The first one cleaned the maf sensor. The second dealership flushed…
ODI 10447344
Power Train · Steering
While driving on interstate, truck self engaged in 4x4, but only driver side wheel locked causing severe pull towards left side. Almost lost control. Dealership has replaced all components twice now and the problem is intermittent. *tr
ODI 10423221
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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 engine. *tr
ODI 10490823
Power Train
On wednesday, march 2, 2011 the front differential on my 2008 ford f150 truck blew apart while backing up on a residential street in nashua, nh. There was a loud noise and the truck slammed to a stop. The truck was towed to best ford on amherst st., nashua, nh. Apparently a rod broke in half and ricocheted in the housing damaging the gear shaft and slicing a gash in the differential cap. I was on a quiet street with…
ODI 10386415
Power Train
2008 brand new f150 truck - 5,000 miles and the starter wouldn't engage the flywheel.. Starter gear shaft sheared completely through. The mechanics at vista ford/woodland hills were baffled by this. The starter gear shaft sheared completely through and the engine was not seized so there is no reason for that to happen. This was not the case as the mechanics checked the teeth in the flywheel and turned it by hand…
ODI 10278844