Known Recalls

Model year record

2008 Ford F-150

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 465 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V523000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
Vehicles affected
213
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-08
Owners notified
2008-10-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine53105,000 mi
Steering5164,660 mi
Power train3962,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3630,000 mi
Electrical system2975,000 mi
Air bags28108,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2168,500 mi
Service brakes2159,322 mi
Engine and engine cooling1727,340 mi
Structure: body1780,000 mi
Unknown or other1772,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission115,000 mi
Seat belts1180,252 mi
Suspension973,750 mi
Tires83,000 mi
Wheels679,542 mi
Exterior lighting582,350 mi
Fuel system, gasoline582,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages55,600 mi
Structure524,940 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal55,600 mi
Visibility/wiper490,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4157 mi
Equipment360,000 mi
Air bags: frontal215,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine22,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system226,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner214 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch247,348 mi
Power train: driveline22,000 mi
Seats240 mi
Structure: frame and members232,000 mi
Suspension: front2285 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1145 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe170,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual12,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel13,000 mi
Interior lighting160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages151,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other122,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1400 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar133,000 mi
Steering: column14,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system149,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields144,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt162,000 mi
Unknown136,000 mi
Visibility1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls138,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly125 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim170,000 mi

The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.