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US recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
ROUSH IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 FORD F-150 TRUCKS ALTERED TO OPERATE USING LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION. THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF THE AIRBOX LID WITH ADHESIVE MAY BECOME DISLODGED DURING OPERATION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF PERFORMANCE, ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND, IN EXTREME CASES, A STALLING OF THE VEHICLE DURING OPERATION WITHOUT NOTICE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIRBOX LID WITH A NEW ONE THAT INCLUDES THE HYDRO-CARBON PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN AFFIXED USING AN ADHESIVE PROMOTER AND GREATER PRESSURE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-866-307-6788.
Owner complaints (369)
Owners filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford F150 (39 crashes, 12 fires, 46 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 54 model years of this model, it ranks #30 for the most complaints (median 470).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 53 | |
| Engine | 53 | |
| Power train | 50 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Air bags | 29 | |
| Structure | 23 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Ford F150.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercab | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Ford F150 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD 4.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 4.2 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 STX SE 2WD 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 STX SE 2WD FFV 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
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