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2008 Ford F-150 5.4L V8 4x2 4AT

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2008 Ford F-150 – front Unverified
Photo: 2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab 6.5' Box in Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 2024-03-08 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the eleventh generation (2004–2008); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2006 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab 6.5' Box in Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Front Left, 2024-03-08 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Ford F-150 (eleventh generation) IMG 2508 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2005 Ford F-150 XLT in Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic, rear left, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2007 Ford F150, Rear Right, 09-15-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2008 Ford F-150 5.4L V8 4x2 4AT is a 5.4-liter V8 pickup truck with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.4L V8
Displacement5.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive (4x2)
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2008 Ford F-150 Regular Cab
Other tested variants (2)
  • 2008 Ford F-150 Supercab: overall not rated
  • 2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR.: overall not rated

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-150. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 8, 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 08V523000

369 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-150

Owner Complaints

369 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford F-150 (39 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 28 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine53
Steering53
Power Train50
Vehicle Speed Control41
Service Brakes39
Air Bags29
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 3, 2026 · Air Bags 1 injury
“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…”
Dec 11, 2025 · Visibility
“The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up.”
Nov 25, 2025 · Wheels
“Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the…”
Aug 26, 2025 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that the gear shifter was not in park(P). The…”
Apr 21, 2025 · Unknown Or Other 1 injury
“The grab handle on drivers side that is put there to assist the driver to enter the vehicle is the issue. On 4/17/2025 I was attempting to enter my truck. I am severely disabled. I grabbed the handle…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 FORD F-150. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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