2008 Ford E-Series
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford E250 equipped with hankook RH03 tires, size LT245-75-R16. The contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 MPH. The tire was replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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We ordered a new 2008 Econoline e-350 xlt and after driving we discerned the steering was very loose; it had an unusual amount of "Play"; it floated around the road. It was extremely difficult to control on the highways especially at higher speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-05
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The events leading up to the failure: daily, highway and city driving in normal traffic conditions. Vehicle has approximately 19,000 miles. The transmission failed and requires a complete swap for a new transmission.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-29
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Ford E-Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Ford E-Series 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-Series?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Ford E-Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.