Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford F-150 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 368 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V523000 HYDRO-CARBON PAPER ADHERED TO AIRBOX COVER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Power Train 50 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
Of the 368 complaints on file, 39 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 368 complaints, owners report 46 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford F-150 has a below-average reliability rating with 368 owner complaints and one recall campaign. Common issues relate to steering, engine, and powertrain. The evidence indicates potential concerns but with limited recall campaigns, buyers should be cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 90,000-120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 100,000-150,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Power train | 100,000-150,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine knocking sounds
- Delayed shifting
- Unusual odors from vents
- Brake pedal soft or spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.