2008 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed May 23, 2024 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. In addition, the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the gear shifter failed to shift to the intended gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. 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 transmission failure. The contact was informed that 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 federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Engine · 155,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that the starter and the computer were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a possible liquid propane injection system failure. The contact stated that after researching, the failure was like the failure described in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 08V523000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Engine · IA

2008 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle engine would misfire and lacked power. The engine assembly was replaced.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving 50 MPH, the engine failed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (auto nation of panama city, 1730 w 15th st, panama city, fl 32401) and was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Steering · 107,000 miles · MN

My brother in law has a 2008 ford f-150 and said his steering seized up and after checking fluid, belts, etc. It appeared the steering shaft u-joints were binding. Last week my 2008 f150 experienced the same problem. Why hasn't ford been liable for this safety issue. After checking various ford sites, this is a major problem with f150's.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Steering · 64,450 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 64,450.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Engine · MI

Purchased used 2008 ford f-150 5.4l v8 gasoline truck a couple of years ago. Last year the truck started to sound like a diesel once the engine warmed up. The cam phaser sensors were replaced. This did not fix the problem. Next we will have a cam phaser lock out system installed. The mechanic says that 50% of the time it fixes the problem but the other 50% requires a brand new engine. Also, keystone is the only engine that my mechanic will use for the replacement due to the original manufacturer having this problem with 2004 to 2008 model years. All searches online and discussions with various people (friends, family, ford dealership mechanics, public forums) have found this to be a common problem that can cost up $7,000 to fix yet ford has not recalled the engine or offered to modify the engine by installing the lock out kit. Now the truck hasn't been driven more than a couple of miles in the last year so the engine is not destroyed. The most common course of the break down in the engine is as follows: cam sensor fail, cam phasers break if not locked out, fragments of the phaser gets into the oil causing the engine to be destroyed.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Engine · 41,000 miles · TX

My son was having trouble with engine being sluggish for a week or so and tried to pass someone and engine cut out and he was almost ran over by oncoming traffic. We took to ford dealer and they had a bulletin from ford about faulty engines in 2008 f 150's and said ford would replace the engine. They called back now and said they found some sludge in bottom of engine which only has 41,000 miles on it and said ford will not cover it. This is a ford default and their liability. Ready to join the class action against them on this issue.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Steering · 64,660 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact was driving 3 MPH when the steering wheel seized. The contact lubricated the steering column by applying oil and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the running boards were damaged and the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 64,660.

Filed Sep 6, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times even while the contact was driving at various speeds. The contact applied oil to the steering column to alleviate the failure. The remedy lasted a week and more oil was applied as a temporary remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 61,917 miles · MA

The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning.found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest ford recall for 2005 - 2011 ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include ford f-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460.00. I thought this should have not happen being only 5 years old. Another issue with truck was a split in the radiator (main core.) while driving , my family noticed the smell of glycol. The radiator was leaking (streaming)in the middle of radiator core. Ford replaced the radiator at a cost of $820.83 on 08/05/13. There was no impact damage to radiator. It was diagnosed as leaking.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NH

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.