2008 Ford F-150 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2008 Ford F-150 belongs to a Ford F-150 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 44 model years, from 1981 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion F-150 entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) F-150 model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Gold battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around steering (42), engine (36), power train (31). A representative report reads: "The mirrors are not convex, the do not meet safety standards for viewable angles. Impossible to use to back up." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: 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....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,750 |
| Tire size | 265/70R17 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Gold |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 17 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.