MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford E-150

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2008 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:07.449Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
17

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 11 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 11 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2008 11 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

2008: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

3 of 11 total reports mention: engine.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford E-150 VAN. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle proceeded to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times regarding the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-06

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Tires

2 of 11 total reports mention: tires.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford E-150. The contact stated that the vehicle rode roughly as if it were being driven over rocky terrain. In addition, the air pressure indicator was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-12

Service brakes

1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes.

FIRE
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While applying the brakes to park the car the was a loud rifle shot sound, flash and vehicle jolt from under the hood. And the break warning light came on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-12

Safety timeline

17 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2008-10-18Equipment adaptive/mobility08V518000 Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 Ford E150, my 2006-2008 E250, my 2004-2007 E350, my 2006 E450, my 2005-2007 Chevrolet 2500, my 2007 Chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 Dodge 2500 vans equipped…

    Remedy: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.

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    2008-10-28Equipment adaptive/mobility08V536000 Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

    Remedy: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). The recall is expected to begin on or about October 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at…

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    2008-10-28Equipment adaptive/mobility08V537000 Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

    Remedy: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.

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    2008-11-21Equipment adaptive/mobility08V569000 Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet express, my 2006 Ford E250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon…

    Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

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    2008-11-21Equipment adaptive/mobility08V568000 Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet express, my 2006 Ford E250, GMC savanna, Dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon…

    Remedy: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

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    2010-07-06Equipment adaptive/mobility10V151000 Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 chassis between December 7, 2007 and December 23, 2009 and fitted with ricon public…

    Remedy: Comm-trans is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a…

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    2010-07-06Equipment adaptive/mobility10V153000 Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 chassis between December 7, 2007 and December 23, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s…

    Remedy: Comm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software…

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    2010-08-20Equipment adaptive/mobility10V207000 Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis and Chevrolet 2500 chassis after November 2007 and fitted with certain ricon s…

    Remedy: Mobility works will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the…

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    2010-08-20Equipment adaptive/mobility10V206000 Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis after November 2007 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint…

    Remedy: Mobility works is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a…

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    2010-10-18Equipment adaptive/mobility10V243000 Mobility transportation (Mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis from September 16, 2008 through April 15, 2009 and fitted…

    Remedy: Mts will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution…

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    2010-10-18Equipment adaptive/mobility10V242000 Mobility transportation (Mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis from September 16, 2008 through April 15, 2009 and fitted…

    Remedy: Mts is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based…

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    2011-11-28Fuel system, gasoline11E047000 Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans and wagons. The affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The safety recall began on November 28, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at…

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    2014-07-09Equipment adaptive/mobility14V279000 Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified by Mobility Specialists and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts.

    Remedy: Mobility Specialists will notify owners and will replace the affected parts, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438.

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    2014-10-03Equipment adaptive/mobility14V584000 National Van Builders, Inc.

    Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...

    Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-12-15Equipment adaptive/mobility15V729000 MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon...

    Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileEquipment13V261000 Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012.

    Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V261000 · Equipment
  • Recall 08V518000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 08V536000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 08V537000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 08V569000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 08V568000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V151000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V153000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V207000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V206000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V243000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V242000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 11E047000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14V279000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 14V584000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V729000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford E-150 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford E-150 have?
17 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.