10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 57,782 miles
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Transmission fluid pouring out from dipstick tube oring while parked.
- Meridian, ID, USA
The rear end went out cannot go in reverse
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
Cv on right front axle clunking when drifting in neutral in motion on city street going straight
- Mont Alto, PA, USA
The transmission failed at 82,000 miles, but because of the low mileage it was no longer covered under the new vehicle warranty and had to spend over $5,000 for transmission replacement out of my own pocket. The vehicle rarely used for towing and never off-road and has been treated like a baby.
- Saint Charles, MO, USA
Cam phasers went out twice before 150K. Steering shaft and steering fluid lines rust out around 150K.
- Alma, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle downshifted into neutral. The contact shifted into second gear and the vehicle was driven to his residence. The vehicle was taken to Ford of londonderry (33 nashua rd, londonderry, nh 03053) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
- Derry, NH, USA
I was driving on on a city street when the truck started to hesitated. The transmission seemed to change hard. I stopped at a light and I noticed that the O/D indicator was on. When I started to move again, it seemed as if the transmission was slipping and the trans fault indicator came on. The transmission did not change smoothly when I drove approximately another mile. I parked the truck in fear of further damaging the truck.
- Broken Arrow, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle hesitated. Also, the check engine and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Hutto, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the spare wheel was rusted and transmission fluid was leaking. In addition, the tire pressure indicator was illuminated. The contact called chapman Ford (1485 manheim pike frnt, lancaster, pa 17601) where a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,542.
- New Holland, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was shifted from the park position into drive, the vehicle hesitated and failed to respond. The contact stated that the hesitation lasted for approximately three seconds before the transmission engaged. The vehicle was in the process of being diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
- Hodge, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway on an incline, the contact changed gears from park to reverse. The vehicle independently reversed at a high rate of speed down the street and crashed into a car port as well as part of a residential home. The driver sustained whiplash and bruising from the impact, which required medical treatment. The contact was unable to specify if the air bags had deployed. A police report was filed. A tow truck towed the vehicle to the contact's residence and then to a wrecking yard. The insurance company had not yet inspected the failure and the contact notified the manufacturer, but was waiting for both to further investigate the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Memphis, TN, USA
We purchased a brand new 2008 Ford F-150 back in may, 2008. We have only put on it 27,000 miles and have never towed anything with it, we don't even have a trailer hitch on it. On Dec. 10, 2015 the "trans fault" light came on the dashboard while driving on a city street and the truck started making lots of noise and jumping into gear when you put it in "drive". we drove two miles to our home and got it in the driveway. After it was in the driveway, we tried to drive it to a repair shop and it wouldn't got into any gear, not even neutral so it couldn't be moved. On Dec. 11, 2015 we had it towed to a transmission shop where we had to replace the entire transmission or have it rebuilt. We decided to get a brand new transmission, it had a better warranty. Even the transmission guy with 38 years experience couldn't believe the transmission had to be replaced at 27,000 miles. I had contacted Ford but they wouldn't take any responsibility and said that there weren't any recalls.
- Lincoln, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the engine temperature gauge reached high levels. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Austin, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifting cable burned through or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,172. The VIN was not available.
- Midford, OR, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the shifting cable had burnt thru or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold and corrosion. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,172.
- Medford, OR, USA
Rear end does a skidding when coming from a complete stop to moving. Looks as though the brakes are not releasing like they should, but sounds like there is grinding from the rear differential. When calling auto part stores about getting a replacement, they have all advised that this years (2008) Ford F-150S all have this same problem. All stores say it is the differential clutch packs in these 2008 Ford F-150S but Ford will not take responsibility of the malfunction of this part.
- Kyle, SD, USA
Vehicle would stall at slow speed and severe rattling and loss of power to vehicle which could easily result in accident. Ford service indicated that it was cam phasing or otherwise known as intake camshaft position timing over retarded problem. Very dangerous condition which should be addressed via recall.
- Flemington, NJ, USA
Started vehicle with no issues, drove from home to location approximately 30 miles away. During the drive, I could feel a "hesitation" during the automatic shifting of gears. Hesitation seemed to progress during drive to location. Arrived at location with no further issues. 3 hours later I left location, in route back to my home, and noticed same hesitation. On the way home the "trans fault" code came on and the "O/D off" indicator light began blinking on and off. I arrived at my home with no further issues. While at home, I attempted to place the vehicle in reverse and it did not shift for almost 3-5 seconds, then the transmission seemed to abruptly shift into reverse. At this point my vehicle is not operable for fear of causing further damage.
- La Porte, TX, USA
Started shaking and sputtering in reverse at low RPM. Two transmission shops said it was the reverse band in transmission and needed rebuild. Had trans rebuilt (at cost of 2390.00). After rebuild, mechanic was driving and it still had problem. After researching, he thinks it is the cam phasers causing problem. He had replaced my plugs before transmission work to rule that out (all 8 of the plugs broke while taking them out, he had never seen all break on a F150 before). This engine/transmission is a bad design all around and Ford needs to step up, admit it and fix and or reimburse customers for repairs. You can spend thousands chasing problems in this power train! even though the transmission rebuild did not fix the initial problem, the rear band was worn, and the plate in the transmission had a small dent and hair line cracks, so it was going to fail eventually! the transmission shop said this is common in these. I want something done!
- Piedmont, AL, USA
- Douglasville, GA, USA