2008 FORD F-150 Engine Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 2
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
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! IT'S SUCH A SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESEARCHING THIS FOR A RECALL, I'VE COME ACROSS OTHER COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS. *TR
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 VARIOUS FORUMS. THE PLUG DID BREAK DURING EXTRACTION REQUIRING ADDITIONAL WORK/EXPENSE. CALLED A LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE MGR WHO ADVISED HE WAS UNAWARE OF THAT HAPPENING BEFORE 80K MLS. AN EMAIL TO FORD REVEALED THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS/RECALLS OR TSB (WHICH DO EXIST). IN OTHER WORDS, THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. I AM NOW WORRIED ABOUT PLUGS BREAKING DURING SCHEDULED TUNE RESULTING IN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE EVEN AT FORD DEALER...
Other 2008 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Steering
50 complaints
Power Train
38 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
36 complaints
Electrical System
29 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
21 complaints
Service Brakes
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Structurebody
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Seat Belts
11 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint