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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.
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2008 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 20 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

Engine not specified

44000 mi Throttle Body and Fuel Rails Cracked and with defective seals, likely exacerbated by ice. 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

26000 mi Dealer said it was dirt, but would check with ford dealer got ok to Fix said they replaced all rotating componants on engine 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

96000 mi

US $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 

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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

204260 mi

C $1980
Rebuilt timing chain components including new phasers, timing chains, guides, VCT solenoids, etc. 
100000 mi

US $815
Plugs, Wires, Throttle body, Filter, Fuel pump. 
26040 mi

C $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. 
80000 mi

US $7200
Oil pump failed resulting in a blown motor 

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

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

90000 mi A sensor went out and had to be replaced 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

28000 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. 

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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

70640 mi

C $1350
Exhaust leak in engine manifold 
98660 mi

C $2120
Fuel Pump Module failure, fuel filter and fuel pump. Went just like that - no notice. 
38945 mi

US $100
Replaced the dashboard display cluster  

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

64000 mi

US $125
Replaced serpentine belt. 

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

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

56420 mi

C $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 

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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

66000 mi

US $175
replaced Right exhaust manifold, 1 broken stud at manifold. replaced manifold 
120700 mi

US $40
Replaced the oil dipstick and tube 
110300 mi

US $450
Leaking Exhaust Manifold Gasket 
74000 mi

US $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. 
88000 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. 

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

248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

132700 mi

US $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. 

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2008 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

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