2008 Ford F150 XL from North America - Comments

Nothing yet.

Comfortable, good ride.

Put a towing hitch on it (Hidden Hitch) It pulls nicely.

Had 2 ATVs on it and it does quite well. I do appreciate the factory installed wiring harness for trailer lights.

Changed stock AM/FM radio for a JVC CD player, sounds great.

Truck has a high stance to it, I like the way it sits. 17" wheels are great (standard equip)

Ford has the computer set in these trucks to run lean at an idle. They say it's for less emissions and they will not change it. Sometimes feels like it's running just a little rough at a red light.

The windows are a little thinner in this model and the metal seems a little "light" on it. Road noise is a little bothersome sometimes, but it is a base model, I realize that.

Overall I love this truck. I am averaging around 18MPG between city and highway driving.

I am the writer of the above review.

***update***

I now have 7300 miles on the truck and it is 5 months old.

It has been to the shop 4 times now for not running right; it smokes black in the mornings. Ford has run every test they can think of up to this point, and now they want to monitor my "oil useage" over the next 1000 miles. I thought oil smoked BLUE? Anyway, the truck seems to have lost some of it's power. I am considering using the Lemon Law. It has always had a bit of a rough idle, so I think this may be a prelude to an even bigger issue down the road. It is disappointing; a great looking truck, and my first new vehicle ever.

That is a shame about your truck. Is the dealer ship atleast nice about it. Some times you get a lemon no mater what you buy. So don't let them jerk you around. I just bought a f150 myself and am hoping to have good luck.

The dealership was not any help at all; offered to let me trade it in for another 08 F150. I opted for ext cab and V8, even knowing what I was going through with on the truck I have now, they gave me 9700.00 for trade in!!! Even though the truck is not even 6 months old yet!!

I keep it clean too, added tonneau cover, towing hitch (like I could use it, the truck has no power due to whatever is wrong with it) CD player and bug guard, it looks NICE for a base model. I get lots of compliments.

I am pursuing the lemon law right now. Ford has me doing a 1000 mile oil consumption test, goes in tomorrow for that.

I think I'd pursue the lemon law too, and try to recover some of the money you lost on your trade-in. I traded an '06 Ranger regular cab with crank-up windows, and the dealership gave me $10,500 for it last August. That was actual bid, not the amount off list of the new one.

I am pursuing the lemonlaw, I have an attorney on it now.

That's extremely shocking. According to Consumer Reports, the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 with the 4.2L V6 engine was awarded as the most reliable domestic brand vehicle ever made in 100 years of history. It has been rated excellent (solid red As) for five straight consecutive years.

"Original reviewer here"

~UPDATE~

Well now the throttle body went out 3-4 months ago, went in the shop today has 15,000 miles on it and the rear pinion seal for the rear axle is leaking!!!

"Origional Reviewer"

~UPDATE~

Well, Ford settled with me, gave me back 35% of the purchase price. They knew it was a Monday morning truck. (it was too, looked it up) YOU CAN FIGHT THE BIG 3, I DID AND WON!! Shopping around, thinking of trading it in.

Congrats on getting a settlement from Ford. If you do get a lemon (rare with Ford, but possible) it pays to pursue it through the proper channels. Lots of luck with the search for a new truck. The new Chevy Silverado is a very good truck, as is the Dodge Ram. My brother-in-law just bought a Dodge Ram 4X4 and loves it. My family has also owned F-150's and Silverados. None of them ever had any problems. Sorry you got a Monday vehicle. It does happen.

I'm in Canada, considering to purchase a full sized truck, the F-150 being one truck I'm considering. How did you find out it was a Monday morning truck? I'm in Canada, but I'm guessing the process is similar.

~original reviewer~

You can ask the mfr. for the production date of the truck.

I drove a '09 Silverado a few days ago, a much nicer ride than my F-150. I still like my truck but am eye balling the Silverado and the incentives are real good from GM. Wouldn't end up costing that much more than my F-150 did. Need to take it back in AGAIN the armrest they replaces 6 mos. ago is loose. Sick of it.