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.
Engine
BROKE 4 SPARK PLUGS IN BLOCK TRYING TO REPLACE
ODI 10785353
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving, the engine made an abnormal noise and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the oil pressure was low and the vehicle shook violently. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The technician…
ODI 10821613
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost oil pressure and stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to restart and resume driving. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the low oil pressure caused the engine to fail. The engine needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10889006
Engine
The engine 5.4 triton makes a sound that resembles a diesel and sounds like the piston is about ready to come through the block. I first experienced this approx. 3 years ago while at a drive through fast food restaurant. I immediately turned off the engine. I then restarted and the noise had stopped. The motor now still has the same issue, and after reading many forums stating the same conditions, decided to call…
ODI 11196647
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On sunday 12/14/14 at 7pm my 2008 ford f-150 shut off when i was going 65 mph down the new york state thruway. I was stuck on the side of the road for hours waiting for it to be towed. Turns out the fuel pressure module (fpm) that is mounted in the back of the truck on a crossmeber of the frame up above the spare tire was the cause. Ford needs to recall these 2004-2008 ford f-150 that use this fpm before someone…
ODI 10664483
Engine
I was driving my truck home on thanksgiving and it blew out a spark plug (second incident, different cylinder). I was later told that an engine fire could occur from the fuel/fumes coming from the open cylinder head. *js
ODI 10661773
Engine
Motor ejected spark plug passenger side third one back. Should be a recall because it is a faulty design. *tr
ODI 10653788
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic, who diagnosed that the timing chain, timing chain slide, timing chain tensioner and cam phasers need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure…
ODI 10692239
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
Engine · Seat Belts
Drivers side seat belt takes a few tries to get it to click and sometimes it doesn't engage all the way and the latch comes out. A misfire in cylinder 1 lead the discovery of known issues with spark plugs and removal. 3 of the plugs were loose. *tr
ODI 10659079
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. The contact stated was driving 35 mph and noticed that the engine rpms increased as smoke billowed from the exhaust. After the contact allowed the vehicle to cool down, it was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the seals were leaking to the bearings and the turbo of the emissions system had failed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10585302
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
Engine
I have a 2008 ford f-150 king ranch with a 5.4 l engine. Exhaust studs have snapped off causing a leak from the exhaust manifold and carbon monoxide fills the cab of this vehicle setting at idle. Ford has a problem with this engine for using a non conforming grade of stud. According to forums that i have researched showed that ford has changed the studs. They are now using stainless steel studs. Is there a…
ODI 10588326
Engine
My son was having trouble with engine being sluggish for a week or so and tried to pass someone and engine cut out and he was almost ran over by oncoming traffic. We took to ford dealer and they had a bulletin from ford about faulty engines in 2008 f 150's and said ford would replace the engine. They called back now and said they found some sludge in bottom of engine which only has 41,000 miles on it and said ford…
ODI 10551213
Engine
The #3 passenger side engine spark plug was blown completely out of the engine head. The blow-out striped all the threads from the engine head. This damage caused the spark plug hole to be unusable. Reinstallation of the spark plug was not possible. The spark plug blowing out also caused the coil to be broken leaving the coil laying on the engine still active with high voltage arching across the surface of the…
ODI 10521313
Engine · Steering
The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning.found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest ford recall for 2005 - 2011 ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include ford f-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460.00. I thought this should have not…
ODI 10538311
Engine
Purchased used 2008 ford f-150 5.4l v8 gasoline truck a couple of years ago. Last year the truck started to sound like a diesel once the engine warmed up. The cam phaser sensors were replaced. This did not fix the problem. Next we will have a cam phaser lock out system installed. The mechanic says that 50% of the time it fixes the problem but the other 50% requires a brand new engine. Also, keystone is the only…
ODI 10598573
Engine
My 16 year old son was driving our truck and the engine started to knock and then proceeded to die. It started back up but it will die when you start to slow down for an intersection or to park. Our truck is only 5 years old, only has 121,000 miles, and has had its oil changes regularly. There is no reason we should be having a problem like this with the truck. When i talked to our local auto mechanic he informed me…
ODI 10510903
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
Engine
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 going out. He advised that this was common. He also adv that he needed to replace the spark plug but he did not want to until i check info on the 9/16 plug on-line. This plug has history of breaking (design flaw- carbon fusing/replacement mc plugs have been redesigned) based on info in…
ODI 10458501
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