12 problems related to body have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2008 F-150.
The truck has a body frame that was cracked in several spots and welded back together in more then 5 different spots and the welding job is very poor. The truck has a power steering line leak, cvs axle leaks and a exhaust manifold leak. The dealership fixed upper ball joints when we agreed on lower and upper in the front. They added a exhaust but did not do the job correctly with completing the job and the welding of it. Ive made a complaint with the loan company and I as well have talked to the owner of the dealership and he fights that none of those things are wrong with the truck and im lying but I have had a inspection done on the truck. When I got the truck I looked it over and so did my brother I pointed the issues of what needed fixed that I could see and that was not done. I then started having issues with the truck and took it to a mechaninc and had an inspection done.
Door fails to close and latch shut. Several other recalls on this issue but my VIN was not included. I am currently not able to drive the car with out the door falling open related recalls provided to me by Ford 17s33 19n06 18n03.
The incident took place on an exit on interstate (I-610 loop south in houston). My son came to a stop when car in front stopped abruptly. This is when my son was rear ended by 2016 f-250 that was towing horse trailer. This pushed my son's truck into the car in front. Impact completely buckled my son's truck bed and damaged the front and the inside cabin. Both the front seats broke (back reclining portion snapped backward) plus neither airbags inflated from the impact. So my question is why would the front seats snap backwards (is it design flaw?) and why didn't the airbags inflate from the impact to the car in front? from the damage to all the vehicles involved you can see that it was a very hard impact.
A pillar post assist handle on the drivers side broke loose when I was entering the vehicle,I failed back out the vehicle hit my head on the drivers door, the vehicle was stationary in the my driveway,the assist handle was installed with screws into plastic not good,could have been a fatal it vehicle was on city street or a highway,etc.
My vehicle is only 11 years old. I have an issue with the frame. The frame on my vehicle has rust holes on the left hand inner side. I believe there is a manufacturing issue in the metalwork for the frames on 2004-2008 f150 trucks. I work as a service technician and multiple vehicles have this issue. We as consumers should not be having to cover the costs of repairing these unsafe frames due to Fords negligence to build the frames properly. Due to this, any vehicle with frame issues such as mine, if involved in a wreck, could be catastrophic. I have seen countless f150's of those year ranges come in with frames rotted all in the same place at the rear of the main frame rail, near the gas tank. 2009 and forward do not seem to have this issue as they changed the design of the frame. Something needs to be done about these frame issues. Pictures attached are of various f150's, not just my own.
While the truck was parked on level ground in a parking lot, I noticed what a appeared to be a hole rusted through the drivers side frame. Further investigation revealed that there were several large holes beginning in front of the rear wheel and extending to about the middle of the cab. These holes are all the way through, (both sides of the rail), on both sides of the truck. See attached pictures. I feel this significantly compromises the integrity of the frame and makes it less safe to operate. I am also very surprised to see so much corrosion on an 11 year truck. This has been reported to the dealer that sold me the truck 5 years ago, to Ford motor CO. , and to the better business bureau. None of these attempts have resulted in any action. I'm sure mine is not the only f150 with this problem and I want to make sure the word gets out.
2908 Ford F-150 frame corrosion. Dec 2016 took truck to local tire repair facility. They advised vehicle was not safe due to corrosion of truck frame. Truck is a Ford F-150 2008 with approximately 80k miles. They advised not to drive long distances or pull anything. I took it back to dealership where I bought vehicle in sept 2015 and they have not been helpful. I have also tried to contact Ford who only states truck is out of 36,000 mile warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle could be considered destroyed. The technician stated that the frame damage was so severe that the vehicle needed a new frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that water leaked into the third brake light and on the rear seats of the vehicle. As a result, the contact stated that the lower rear cab corners became rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Ss.
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that a passenger entered the vehicle and utilized the grab bar for assistance however, the grab bar became completely detached from the vehicle, causing the passenger to fall. The passenger sustained minor bruising as a result of the fall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 54,000. Kmj.
The passenger front upper door hinge is cracking on my 2008 Ford f150 . The hinge is cracking on the back side . The crack would open up as the door is being shut from the wide open position . Ford motor company claims this is from abuse or wind damage . If this crack were from wind damage the crack would be on the face of the hinge and would wider as you force the door past wide open . The door hinge is a critical component as the door would not be able to open or close properly once it breaks completely in two . The service writer told me it was a problem they have seen before and up until now they have agreed to repair these under warranty . My truck is only 2 years old with 23,000 miles . It is still covered under the bumper to bumper warranty . Ford motor company is now trying to avoid repairing structural defects in the trucks .
I have had problems with rotors since I bought truck in 09', a month or 2 after I bought it I had rotors changed and then every 3 to 4 months after that. My front wheels are black after 2 weeks of driving. I have never pulled a trailer with this truck and this truck has been used lightly. Also after 12 years old, mechanic told me yesterday I have a year or 2 before my frame is going completely rusted thru and be dangerous to drive.