Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford E-150 has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V279000 Wheelchair Lift/Outer Roll Stop Latching Mechanism NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E047000 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V242000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V243000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V206000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V207000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V153000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V151000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V569000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V568000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V537000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V536000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V518000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Child Seat 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Of the 11 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford E-150 exhibits strong reliability, with minimal issues reported around core components like the engine and powertrain. While adaptive equipment recalls are significant, they primarily impact converted vehicles rather than standard models.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 100,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| tires | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system service every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Unusual brake noises
- Drifting or pulling while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.