Carrier/rack problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

Two problems related to carrier/rack 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.

1 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

I bought this vehicle used from a dealership in virginia and there is extreme premature frame corrosion and rust. The exterior body does not exhibit spots or surface rust on visible body panels. The mechanic informed me that the entire frame is rusted and is cracked under bed and rear wheel wells. The frame may no longer support weight of vehicle due to the rust holes and longitudinal cracks formed on the bottom and side frame surfaces at the stress point before the rear wheel bend. This car will not pass the state inspection. Ford is aware of the problem and has recalled 385,762 Ford escape models-year 2001-2004 for the same problem.

2 Carrier/rack problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2019

I was washing my car and the windsheild cracked and sun roof shattered, truck was off and I was washing it in my yard.


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