2008 Ford F-150: misfire or rough idle

5 of the 369 complaints about the 2008 Ford F-150 describe misfire or rough idle.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Misfire or rough idle by model year

2024
1
2023
1
2022
5
2021
9
2020
2
2019
20
2018
22
2017
10
2016
20
2015
25
2014
13
2013
34
2012
73
2011
86
2010
3
2009
1
2008
5
2007
12
2006
13
2005
15
2004
14
2003
4
2002
11
2001
8
2000
5
1999
7
1998
5
1997
20
1994
1
1993
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Engine · CA

My F150 will run great until it warms up and then it will run rough, shows low oil pressure, and stalls at stops and while driving at low speeds. I have taken it to two mechanics and have spent thousands of dollars without fixing this problem. This has been an ongoing issue and started in Sept. 2022

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 127,940 miles · VT

My motor had started ticking a bit back in september 2018 I added some oil and it went away. Then, in january 2019 I had engine codes. Plugged my scan tool in and said I needed both camshaft sensors, misfire on cylinders 1, 3, & 7. Replaced all 8 plugs and coils, motor had 123xxx miles. Drove another 4000 miles and the same problems persisted and got worse. I took it to a mechanic for a diagnosis on the misfires and engine tick, come to find out it is a 'lifter tap', shavings of aluminum in my oil and plugging up the lifters. Mechanic said to get a new motor, don't both trying to fix it. I bought it used with 119xxx and truck ran fine in august of 2018.

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 Mar 22, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MS

My vehicle has a bad miss in motor, have had all plugs/wires replaced to no avail. Data link still says misfire on #3. Have to drive slow up hills if drive at normal speed check engine lights up. No one seems to know whats wrong, even major dealerships. Need help on this, have talked to multiple people that are havint the same issue. I have alerted ford to this and they have been no help at all. This needs to be a recall. It happens mostly when driving at normal speeds going down the highway. Sometimes it misses sitting still. It is a fx4 as well.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Engine, Seat belts · 105,000 miles · MI

Drivers side seat belt takes a few tries to get it to click and sometimes it doesn't engage all the way and the latch comes out. A misfire in cylinder 1 lead the discovery of known issues with spark plugs and removal. 3 of the plugs were loose.

Service bulletins that may apply

Feb 7, 2020 Service bulletinThis SKU is an Oil Dipstick
Sep 21, 2016 Service bulletinThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
May 30, 2014 Service bulletinLincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from...
Jul 1, 2010 Service bulletinFord: supply/return lines installation at high pressure pump-revised washer for trucks equipped with 6.4L...
Apr 1, 2008 Service bulletin1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinSome 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported October 8, 2008 · 213 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 08V523000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Ford F-150 misfire

Is misfire or rough idle a common problem on the 2008 Ford F-150?

5 of 369 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford F-150 (1%) mention misfire or rough idle. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Ford F-150?

There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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