2008 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 202,000 miles · SC

Plastic timing guides are ripped from mounting location by timing chains and drop into the oil system, usually causing loss of oil pressure, contaminated oil, trash-filled motor, and accelerated wear of the timing chains, resulting in engine damage. Usually the guides break off at or before 100,000 miles and the chains need replacing between 120,000 and 200,000 miles, depending on how the truck is driven. Metal replacement guides are available at most shops and online parts stores.prices range between $10 and $40. Occurs in 4.6l and 5.4l v8 engines.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While the contact was stopped at a traffic light, he smelled exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to causeway ford lincoln (located at 375 nj-72, stafford township, nj 08050, (609) 597-8083), where it was diagnosed that both exhaust manifolds, gasket, and hardware bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. *cw consumer stated he has sold the vehicle.

Filed May 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MO

Gas guage is not working. Reads empty at all times. Truck has stalled out in the middle of the road. Foesnt start easily and cuts out while driving.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 10,000 miles · WI

When I brake the engine sounds like its racing louder and louder and seems like I'm excellerating instead of stopping. Its very hard to stop in time at a stop sign and I can't. I almost it a crossing car.this problem happened several times with myself and also when my husband drove the truck.we took it to a mechanic. The same happened to 2 mechanics at the shop on test drives. They have a theory it is happening because when we take our foot off the gas pedal and put it on the brake to brake we are too close to the gas pedal and are unknowingly pressing both at the same time. I didn't feel like that was happening, but maybe it was bec now when I brake , I place my foot much further from the gas pedal. I've heard this is a common problem in trucks, but I wasn't warned and I don't think this is safe.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel pump relay housing and cover rusted through, which caused an electrical short that made the fuel pump become inoperable. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 68,500 miles · IN

Fuel pump control module failure

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Fuel system · 68,500 miles · WI

Engine was running rough on the freeway. When I exited, the engine stopped running. I had to have it towed to the garage. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as the fuel pump driver control unit. He said it is a common problem with the f150 trucks. My opinion is this is a safety problem and the driver module was damaged due to corrosion.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Fuel system · CA

Low oil pressure message occasionally pops up

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 92,500 miles · WI

Vehicle unexpectantly stalled while traveling 30 MPH causing partial loss of control of steering and braking ability. I was able to pull vehicle to side of road. Failed to restart vehicle initially. After several attempts, vehicle restarted. Was able to drive to dealer one block away with several stalls, restarts. Check engine light was on. Lochen ford in newburg, wi diagnosed a failed fuel driver module. Replaced at a cost of $350 on 3/29/16. After searching online, this is not an uncommon failure with this vehicle. Failure of part is due to accelerated corrosion of part itself due to poor design and mounting. Modifications have since been made to lessen the chance of failure. This is certainly of concern since stalling of the engine at all speeds is a safety issue. I suspect thousands, if not millions of these popular trucks are affected. This should be recalled by ford, but to my knowledge, has not.

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · VA · fire

Fuel pump driver module (fpdm) corrodes rapidly, breaks open, and shorts out causing the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly while driving.