2008 Ford F-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 369
Latest campaign: Oct 8, 2008

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Oct 8, 2008	08V523000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 8, 2008Latest campaign


Oct 8, 200808V523000	Engine and engine cooling 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 08V523000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 08V523000 · Oct 8, 2008

Oct 8, 200808V523000

Engine and engine cooling

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V523000

What's 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 08V523000 · Oct 8, 2008

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component369

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

369Complaints filed

39Involving a crash

12Involving a fire

46Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	53	14	0	0	1
Engine	53	14	0	1	0
Power train	50	14	3	1	3
Vehicle speed control	41	11	11	0	5
Service brakes	39	11	6	0	1
Air bags	29	8	20	0	31
Electrical system	29	8	0	5	0
Structure	23	6	1	0	2
Engine and engine cooling	23	6	2	4	1
Fuel/propulsion system	21	6	0	1	0
Hydraulic	17	5	3	0	1
Unknown or other	16	4	1	1	1
Seat belts	11	3	3	0	8
Suspension	11	3	0	0	1
Tires	9	2	0	0	0

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The driver side air bag went off while reversing out of my home. The air bag went off while my arm was across the steering wheel. Powder went in my eyes from it and my arm was bruised and burned from the impact.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761806
Visibility
“The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.”
Filed 12/11/2025 · ODI 11704450
Wheels
“Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels.”
Filed 11/25/2025 · ODI 11701596

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2008 Ford F-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Ford F-150. The most recent, 08V523000 (reported October 8, 2008), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford F-150?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 53 complaints out of 369 filed with NHTSA (14%). Across all complaints, owners reported 39 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford F-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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