2008 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2008

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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%)

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2008 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

102000 mi

US $335
Oil leaking from rear axle. Pinion seal replaced by dealer without incident. Satisfactory repair. 102,000 miles, first repair. 

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

84000 mi Driveshaft yoke wear, causing clunking during takeoff. Adjusted driveshaft yoke and regreased. Solved the problem. 

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

205220 mi

C $480
Replaced transmission with rebuilt one. 
230020 mi

C $5000
Transmission all of a sudden had no forward gears but had reverse so had to be towed to the shop. 
68200 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... 

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

63240 mi

C $625
Rough shifting in 2nd gear when soft accelerating at 40kms/hr 

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

38000 mi

US $988
Dlr installed 17" wheels with load rating 'E' tires causing truck to ride extremely stiff. Owner replaced with the correct load rating tires. 

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2008 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

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