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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (50%)

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

54000 mi

US $102
Had to check electrical system. Replaced left blinker and left backup light. 

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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

52700 mi

C $150
blower fan lost first 3 speeds only works on 4. 
68200 mi battery light coming on,rebuilt alternator brushes. 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

25000 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. 

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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
Horn Assembly stopped working 

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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 $194
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. 
64000 mi

US $1250
A/C not working. Replaced compressor, switch & relay. Serviced & road tested. 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

21000 mi heat/AC control unit malfunctioned 

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

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

80000 mi

US $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. 
88000 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 

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2008 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

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