general problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

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 the vehicle was not in park(p). However, the gear shifter lever was in park(p). A neighbor stopped by and assisted the contact by going underneath the vehicle and manually shifting the gear. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The failure had progressively worsened, and the vehicle was no longer driven. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an unusual clicking sound. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. In addition, the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle, however the shift gear would not shift. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable to drive. The contact stated that due to the failure, the contact was stranded at night in a dark parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Transmission failure. Internal failure causing back up to shake really bad (stutter) , going up a hill and struggles in first and doesn’t want to increase speed. No light indications or anything to show transmission problems. Relying on a sound that sounds like brake scrub but it’s the transmission.

Vehicle will not go into reverse. After research and reviews of this transmission in this year model, the reverse band is a known issue by Ford. Even the transmissions installed for replacement have bad reverse bands. There was a service advisory put out by Ford but the advisory is no longer available. The reverse band is weak and the incorrect part was installed from factory.

Transmission fluid pouring out from dipstick tube oring while parked.

The rear end went out cannot go in reverse.

Cv on right front axle clunking when drifting in neutral in motion on city street going straight.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle downshifted in to neutral. The contact shifted to second gear and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer Ford of lonndonderry, 33 nashua rd, londonderry, nh 03053, they determined that the transmission had to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. Bp.

Cam phasers went out twice before 150k. Steering shaft and steering fluid lines rust out around 150k.

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.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle hesitated. The check engine and abs warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 200,000. Ap.

Tl- the contact owns 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine he felt a loss of power when attempting to accelerate. The contact pulled off to the shoulder. The vehicle failed without warning. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted th vehicle and proceeded to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Am.

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.

Tl- 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. Pam.

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.

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.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the gear shifted to neutral independently. The contact had to shift into drive. The failure recurred frequently when contact drove at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the cause of failure was not determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000. The current mileage was 100,000. Yn.

I bought my Ford truck used in April 2012 with 33000 miles. About a month later I noticed that when I applied the brakes to stop, the engine would rev up. It has since gotten alot worse. Now the engine has started to overpower the brakes. I find that when the engine starts to rev, if I let off the brake and rebrake it will drop the rpm's back down. It's dangerous to have to let off the brake especially in traffic! it's such a safety issue. In researching this for a recall, I've come across other complaints like this.

While backing up the four wheel drive went out, and would only operate in two wheel drive. This happened when it was very snowy and icy road conditions. Cause was from electric actuator that engages 4x4 system. Vehicle had less than 19,000 miles on it. Ford would not repair under power train warranty.

While driving on the interstate at 70 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The rpm's shot up, and truck would not accelerate. It was as if it had slipped into neutral. Had to pull over on side of highway, and turn the truck off. This seemed to reset the issue for the time being. Has happened several more times. Took it to two different dealerships. The first one cleaned the maf sensor. The second dealership flushed the tranny and reprogrammed the truck. None of these solutions have worked. It happened again this week with my two young children in the car. Was able to make it onto shoulder before an accident occurred. Have another appointment at dealership tomorrow morning. This is dangerous!.

While driving on interstate, truck self engaged in 4x4, but only driver side wheel locked causing severe pull towards left side. Almost lost control. Dealership has replaced all components twice now and the problem is intermittent.

At idle the engine knocks loudly vehicle stalls engine fails. Not able to drive. I have been told by Ford techs and dealership to replace engine.

2008 brand new f150 truck - 5,000 miles and the starter wouldn't engage the flywheel. . Starter gear shaft sheared completely through. The mechanics at vista Ford/woodland hills were baffled by this. The starter gear shaft sheared completely through and the engine was not seized so there is no reason for that to happen. This was not the case as the mechanics checked the teeth in the flywheel and turned it by hand they were able to inspect the flywheel and found every tooth to be perfectly in tact and the teeth on the starter gear itself were also perfectly in tact. The only damage was to the starting gear shaft but now I am very concerned for safety and what caused it?.

The accelerator and brake are so close together on my 2008 Ford f150 that I have on occasion accidentally pressed both the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time while braking. The first time it happened I did not know what was happening. The engine was revving up as I was applying the brake, so I applied the brake harder and the engine continued to rev higher until the truck lurched forward. This caught me by surprise and my foot came off the brake and the engine revved down. I realized that my foot had been on the accelerator the same time it was on the brake. Since that first time, I know that if the engine starts revving while I am applying the brake that I have my foot on both and can angle my foot to the left to remove it from the accelerator while still keeping my foot on the brake. Even so, one time I just missed hitting the car in front of me while "stopping". This seems to me to be a dangerous design. When the engine begins revving for "no apparent reason" one tends to panic and steps harder on the brake which makes the problem worse. I think there needs to be a recall on this problem.

I bought this truck new with 26 miles on it. I have since had brakes go out. . . Steering go out, powertrain replaced with refurbished one. I don't understand why the steering issue is not a safety issue and all the mechanics at Ford say it should be a recall. I don't understand why the spark plugs can't be removed without breaking off and Ford is totally aware of this problem. My truck steering . . . I was told a part needs to be replaced that happens to all these trucks. . . It is at least $1300. 00. . . And when I asked for a tuneup and was told because the spark plugs break off it can be over 800. 00. . . I was astonished that with all the trouble with gm recalls you would not target this 2008 Ford F-150. . . There are multiple major safety issues. I already went up against Ford about the powertrain and have paid $35,000. 00 for this truck, I owe thousands more. Can you help or be of any assistance for all Ford truck owners? OH, and the truck starts shaking and I have to stop put in 4wd and then out again in middle of traffic to get it to run right, and the emergency brakes sticks too. My name is michelle j. Miller 110 birch st. Mount vernon, OH 43050 740-358-1464.

We bought our f150 5. 4 in July of 2008. In late August I noticed a slight vibration under my feet. The vibration continued to get worse. I have taken the truck to a my Ford dealership for all maintenance and each time I have reported the vibration. In July of 2011 I replaced the tires after they stated it was the tires. That did nothing to fix the vibration. They have continued to rotate and balance the tires but I still have the problem. Which is wearing out my tires. I overheard the mechanic talking to the mgr. Of the service department he told him to bill it as a recall but the problem is not fixed. Also in April they said they didn't know what the problem was that it may take weeks to find it at my cost because Ford would problem not pay for it. I don't think this is fare. It was a brand new truck. What if something breaks while I'm driving 50 mph in the traffic.