2008 Ford F-150 Repair - Troubleshoot Leak, Noise, Odor, Overheating, Starting, Vibration, Driving & Performance Problems

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford F-150

2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
2008 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 FX2 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 Limited 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 Limited 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 XTR 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
2008 Ford F-150 XTR 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
2008 Ford F-150 XTR 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: COLD START FEAD HOOT - WHISTLE NOISE
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Noise

Auto Systems:

Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys

Document: SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing

Document: DRIVERS SIDE COWL PANEL POPPED-UP - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers

Document: WATER LEAKS - ROOF OPENING PANEL DURING HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks

Document: VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Vibration

Auto Systems:

Steering, Suspension

Document: SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Noise

Auto Systems:

Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX

Document: EATC - INTERMITTENT WARM AIR OUTPUT TEMPERATURE SET 68-72 F (18-22 C) EMTC - INABILITY TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OUTPUT
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Insufficient Performance

Auto Systems:

Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger

Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Sticking, Binding

Vibration

Auto Systems:

Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints

Document: HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPERCHARGER / EXHAUST CATALYST RATTLE
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Noise

Auto Systems:

Exhaust System

Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses

Document: ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ONLY - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Driveability

Auto Systems:

Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)

Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors

Document: INOPERATIVE RKE TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) - DISCHARGED KEY FOB BATTERY
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Inoperative, No Response

Auto Systems:

Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors

Document: MIL ON - DTC P0301 AND P0171 - EXTENDED IDLE ONLY - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Ignition, Electronic Ignition

Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)

Document: INTERMITTENT VEHICLE VIBRATION - PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGEMENT CONCERNS - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Vibration

Auto Systems:

Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control

Document: GRINDING NOISE FROM CLIMATE CONTROL - CHANGING AIR DISTRIBUTION MODES
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Noise

Auto Systems:

Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger

Document: ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE ONLY
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Driveability

Auto Systems:

Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter

Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)

Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors

Document: MIL ON - DTC P0301 AND P0171 - EXTENDED IDLE ONLY
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Ignition, Electronic Ignition

Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)

Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors

Document: SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 4.6L 3V / 5.4L 3V / 6.8L 3V - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Ignition, Electronic Ignition

Document: Spark Plug Removal Instructions - 4.6L 3V/ 5.4L 3V/ 6.8L 3V
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Ignition, Electronic Ignition

Document: SATELLITE DIGITAL AUDIO RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDARS), MAY NOT SEEK ALL SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO CHANNELS
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptoms:

Insufficient Performance

Auto Systems:

Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes

Document: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTC P0456 - REVISED
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses

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