2008 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 47
- 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.
What owners report
- spark plug · 12 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- needed replaced · 6 records
- taken independent · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
My motor had started ticking a bit back in september 2018 i added some oil and it went away. Then, in january 2019 i had engine codes. Plugged my scan tool in and said i needed both camshaft sensors, misfire on cylinders 1, 3, & 7. Replaced all 8 plugs and coils, motor had 123xxx miles. Drove another 4000 miles and the same problems persisted and got worse. I took it to a mechanic for a diagnosis on the misfires and…
ODI 11291351
Engine
2008 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle engine would misfire and lacked power. The engine assembly was replaced.*js
ODI 11195211
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the engine failed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (auto nation of panama city, 1730 w 15th st, panama city, fl 32401) and was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The vin was unknown. The failure…
ODI 11058544
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Also, while idling, the vehicle shook and rattled. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who discovered a crack in the exhaust manifold. The cause of the crack was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. Joe machens ford ([redacted], jefferson city, mo) was…
ODI 11255309
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When the brake is depressed the engine accelerates (never know when this is going to happen). I have had three instances over the total 8 years (first owner). All three times the brakes are ineffective in stopping the vehicle. Two times backing out of my driveway (afraid that the truck would cross over my road and hit neighbor's vehicles or home. Once it occurred at a all stop intersection. In most cases i had to…
ODI 11021325
Engine
Engine stumbles and loses of power on slight incline.
ODI 11015828
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Plastic timing guides are ripped from mounting location by timing chains and drop into the oil system, usually causing loss of oil pressure, contaminated oil, trash-filled motor, and accelerated wear of the timing chains, resulting in engine damage. Usually the guides break off at or before 100,000 miles and the chains need replacing between 120,000 and 200,000 miles, depending on how the truck is driven. Metal…
ODI 11278402
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle shook without warning. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the sparks plugs were fractured at the bottom tip and went through the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and advised the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10994387
Engine
When the truck is under 1000rpm and at normal operating temperature, it begins to knock like a diesel and shake violently. This is only remedied by turning the truck off or reving the engine over 2000 rpm. The check engin light never comes on and at all other times the truck drives normally. This had begun to happen more frequently, including at red lights, my truck has only 78,000 miles
ODI 10971488
Engine
Bought my truck without knowing that it has a common is with the exhaust manifold leak. It is real bad where the fumes get in the cab of truck when it first starts up this issue has lead to other health issues for me
ODI 10983188
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the motor and the spark plug suddenly blew out. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the failure occurred due to the aluminum heads and the threads were worn and fractured, which caused them to detach. The contact had the vehicle's heating coils threaded in the head cover; however, the failure recurred.…
ODI 10984501
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft phaser failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10894906
Engine
Radiator and thermostat - i have had to replace 4 radiators in my ford f250 truck and the vehicle only has 125,000 miles. This is a known defect from ford and they have done nothing to protect their customers. I have been stranded 3 times as a result of this defect with my children in the car.
ODI 10870062
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
Engine
I have been advised by the local phil long ford dealership service department that my truck needs the cam phasers replaced to fix the problems i am experiencing. I have seen that this is a "very" common problem with the 5.4 engine and ford has retired this engine from their vehicles do to the failures and it has been known by ford since the 2003 models and yet they continued to sell a known faulty engine. They…
ODI 10864286
Electrical System · Engine
On tuesday, april 5, 2016, while driving 45 miles per hour, on a 2 lane, back country, road my ford f150, that had 114,376 miles began to clank and rumble up under the hood. The noise made the vehicle vibrate as the noise got louder so i pulled off of the road and popped the hood. There was smoke, clicking and clanking on top of the right side of the engine so i turned the vehicle off. I called my insurance and…
ODI 10854637
Electrical System · Engine
On april 5, 2016, while driving my 2008, f150, triton, 4.6, about 45 mph, on a two lane, back country road, a sudden rattling and popping noise occurred. I immediately pulled over, popped the hood, whereas smoke and the rattling noise continued. I turned off the engine and had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership 5 miles away. I have 113,600 miles on my vehicle and purchased it from a carmax dealer in december…
ODI 10853906
Engine
Spark plug blew out in a crowded store parking lot,' braking the coil. A fire could have resulted if coil had not broke. The gas fumes were strong. I thought it was gasket problem and continued to drive to my mechanic's shop.
ODI 10846207
Engine
When the truck is under 1000rpm and at normal operating temperature, it begins to knock like a diesel and shake violently. This is only remedied by turning the truck off or reving the engine over 2000 rpm. The check engin light never comes on and at all other times the truck drives normally. This had begun to happen more frequently, including at red lights, posing a danger to anyone driving the truck. Diagnosis has…
ODI 10969348
Engine
For the second time in less than 4 months the #2 spark plug has blown out of the cylender head. Ford has known abuot this problem for years but will not fix it . This could cause an explosion & fire in the engine compartment as the plug & injector ar still working pumping fuel into an open hole.
ODI 10838576
Engine
While driving at 40mph. My truck made a loud popping sound and i pulled off the road, raised the hood and learned that the sparkplug blew out. I have replaced the spark plug and coil. I learned this is a common occurrence and nothing has been done to fix the problem.
ODI 10816586
Engine
Tl* the contact owns 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine and there was a sudden loss of power when attempting to accelerate. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted it. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10810815
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.
ODI 10808886
Engine
Travelling approx 60 mph on an interstate. The spark plug popped out with a large pop.
ODI 10789733
Engine
My vehicle has a bad miss in motor, have had all plugs/wires replaced to no avail. Data link still says misfire on #3. Have to drive slow up hills if drive at normal speed check engine lights up. No one seems to know whats wrong, even major dealerships. Need help on this, have talked to multiple people that are havint the same issue. I have alerted ford to this and they have been no help at all. This needs to be a…
ODI 10851078