2008 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Ford F-150 recalls

Most common 2008 Ford F-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 369 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	53
Engine	53
Power Train	51
Vehicle Speed Control	41
Electrical System	29
Air Bags	29
Engine And Engine Cooling	24
Structure	23
Service Brakes	21
Fuel/Propulsion System	21

What owners report

2026-09-03, Air Bags
The driver side air bag went off while reversing out of my home. The air bag went off while my arm was across the steering wheel. Powder went in my eyes from it and my arm was bruised and burned from the impact. It hurt so bad that my I had someone pick me up from home and drive me to the hospital. I also had my ear drums ringing for a good while. No police has inspected it as it happened at my home and there were no warning lights for it on. I didn’t hit anything either. I was simply reversing when it went off.

2025-12-11, Visibility
The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.

2025-11-25, Wheels
Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3 weeks after installing the tires. I am a current threat to the public and myself driving with these incorrect tires. Walmart will not replace the tires. Walmart is attempting to coverup this by not providing the information to carfax. I have submitted a carfax update case#XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025-08-26, Power Train
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that the gear shifter was not in park(P). The contact inspected the gear shift lever, and the gear shifter was in the park(P); however, the contact was unable to move the gear shift lever. The contact depressed the brake pedal, moved the gear shift lever, and was able to restart the vehicle. A mobile mechanic arrived at the residence and replaced the shifter cable, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while arriving at her sister's residence, the failure reoccurred. The shift indicator displayed that

2025-04-21, Unknown Or Other
The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the issue. On 4/17/2025 I was attempting to enter my truck. I am severely disabled. I grabbed the handle that is attached to the A pillar as I have hundreds of times since I bought the truck in 2008. I am the original owner. Vehicle only has about 36,000 miles on it. As I was pulling myself in the entire handle detached from the A pillar sending me into a bad fall onto my driveway. Luckily I was not seriously injured. I'm 6'4 190 pounds, so its not like I'm terribly heavy. The next day I went to see just what happened and removed the the handle assembly. I was shocked to find that it is not attache

2008 Ford F-150 questions

Does the 2008 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Ford F-150: Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford F-150?

Based on 369 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (53), Engine (53), Power Train (51).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford F-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.