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2008 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2008 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford F-150
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| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201044000 mi | Throttle Body and Fuel Rails Cracked and with defective seals, likely exacerbated by ice. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States May 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2011102000 miUS $335 | Oil leaking from rear axle. Pinion seal replaced by dealer without incident. Satisfactory repair. 102,000 miles, first repair. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 2017112000 miUS $250 | replace catalytic converter | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford F-150 in Arkansas, United States Aug 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 200926000 mi | Dealer said it was dirt, but would check with ford dealer got ok to Fix said they replaced all rotating componants on engine | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 2015US $102 | Had to check electrical system. Replaced left blinker and left backup light. | ||
| Mar 201696000 miUS $1500 | Replaced valve cover gaskets due to oil leak. Sudden failure of 2 cylinders. Had to replace spark plugs, coils and wiring. Happened at 95k. Plugs were supposed to last 100k | ||
| Mar 2018122000 miUS $588 | Replaced front rotors and pads replaced left tie rod and control arm | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Montana, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201020000 miUS $47 | Check engine light & ABS light. Check Gas cap light. Part was ordered,"Rear wheel speed sensor"? | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 2015120700 miUS $40 | Replaced the oil dipstick and tube | ||
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201484000 mi | Driveshaft yoke wear, causing clunking during takeoff. Adjusted driveshaft yoke and regreased. Solved the problem. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Dec 2015205220 miC $480 | Replaced transmission with rebuilt one. | ||
| Jan 2016C $1980 | Rebuilt timing chain components including new phasers, timing chains, guides, VCT solenoids, etc. | ||
| Oct 2016216160 miC $500 | Replaced broken driver's side leaf spring. Added wheel spacers to vehicle Added 2" Leveling Kit to the front | ||
| Jun 2017221960 miC $50 | Replaced Front Brake pads | ||
| Oct 2021230020 miC $5000 | Transmission all of a sudden had no forward gears but had reverse so had to be towed to the shop. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201580000 miUS $500 | Just needed to be replaced. Changed out wheel hubs also. | ||
| Jun 201580000 miUS $7200 | Oil pump failed resulting in a blown motor | ||
| Jul 201699000 miUS $600 | Replaced struts, sway bar links. Had to replace inner tie rod, upper and lower control arm. | ||
| Apr 2017113000 miUS $300 | My struts top bolts snapped had to replace and then get an alignment. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jul 201026040 miC $125 | Air filter improperly installed at quick lube shop, caused rough idle and dirty maf sensor - fixed but not under warranty because of air filter. | ||
| Jul 201252700 miC $150 | blower fan lost first 3 speeds only works on 4. | ||
| Aug 201368200 mi | Ongoing problem with 4x4 hubs ,solenoid switch was replaced but front left wheel grinds, there is a problem in vacuum system to engage in 4 wheel when not needed or on. tries to switch in 4 wheel and grinds,still diagnosing... battery light coming on,rebuilt alternator brushes. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201590000 mi | A sensor went out and had to be replaced | ||
| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202160000 miUS $250 | Pistons broke on front driver side caliper | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201125000 mi | Dealer replaced blend valve. This part allowed AC and or Heat to be adjusted in small amounts. Before repair either to hot or to cold. | ||
| Sep 201128000 mi | Transmission appeared to slip during downshift in slow speed. Had called this in after initial 36 month warrantee expired. Dealer said computer may need new program from ford. I indicated should be under warrantee. They fixed. No charge. | ||
| Oct 2021128000 miUS $600 | Tie rods replace to pass inspection. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States - Nov 2009 | |||
| Nov 200938945 miUS $100 | Replaced the dashboard display cluster | ||
| Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201263240 miC $625 | Horn Assembly stopped working Rough shifting in 2nd gear when soft accelerating at 40kms/hr | ||
| Oct 201270640 miC $1350 | Exhaust leak in engine manifold | ||
| Apr 201498660 miC $2120 | Fuel Pump Module failure, fuel filter and fuel pump. Went just like that - no notice. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201138000 miUS $988 | TPMS fault and lite. Truck w/22" wheels, dlr replaced w/2010-17" wheels. No joy. Owner replaced tires, stem sensors in place, but unable to correct problem. 2008 model requires band sensors. Repair cost too much for the inconvenience now. RH mirror defroster inop. Replaced mirror glass. LH W/S cowling popped loose. Due to cold weather,and possibility of breaking the cowling, a temporary fix of drilling a hole and inserting a screw to attach to RH cowling was done. Will complete repair after spring gets here. Dlr installed 17" wheels with load rating 'E' tires causing truck to ride extremely stiff. Owner replaced with the correct load rating tires. | ||
| Aug 201252300 miUS $1200 | replaced front and rear shocks. Ride starting to get a little harsh. Decided to replace while brakes were being done at the same time. | ||
| Oct 201464000 miUS $1250 | Replaced serpentine belt. A/C not working. Replaced compressor, switch & relay. Serviced & road tested. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201140000 miUS $150 | Door on overhead sunglass holder broke. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 201156420 miC $900 | Radiator Faulty, lost coolant, towed to dealership. Dealer installed new rad, but did not properly reattach tranmission cooler lines, lost some coolant, fixed and topped up, no issues since | ||
| Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201121000 mi | heat/AC control unit malfunctioned | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014110300 miUS $450 | Leaking Exhaust Manifold Gasket | ||
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Sep 201163000 mi | Dealer fixed the dash trim around stereo when I purchased it, a clip had come out. | ||
| Jun 201388000 mi | Shifter won't shift out of Park, replaced the Brake pedal sensor, and this fixed it for a week or 2. starting to act up again may require replacing entire shifter assembly | ||
| Aug 201388000 mi | Shocks were needing full replacement, as were Brakes, tires, and shift lever was sticking in Park. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Iowa, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201666000 miUS $175 | replaced Right exhaust manifold, 1 broken stud at manifold. replaced manifold | ||
| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201474000 miUS $100 | Truck would make a growling sound - only when hot - dealer said pulleys were bad. Replaced both pulleys and the belt tensioner, along with new serpentine belt. | ||
| Feb 201580000 miUS $63 | Engine howled when started -- intermittent -- then would stop. Dealer diagnosed bad alternator bearing, but wanted $560 for replacement. Performed repair myself -- howl is still there. | ||
| Apr 201688000 mi | Took the truck to three different mechanics for the howl. They said it was because of how the air box was designed. Only did it below 40 degrees. | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018100000 miUS $815 | Plugs, Wires, Throttle body, Filter, Fuel pump. | ||
| Ford F-150 in New York, United States Aug 2017 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 201788000 miUS $50 | tires | ||
2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015132700 miUS $200 | I had never replaced the antifreeze. The radiator sprang a leak, and after seeing the condition of the fluid I decided to replace everything but the heater core and lower radiator hose. | ||
2007.5 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Saudi Arabia Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014171740 mi﷼2 | reduced engine power | ||
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