2008 Ford F-150 specs & fitment
11th generation. The 2008 Ford F-150 has bolt pattern 6x135 (87.1 mm bore), towing up to 11,000 lb, oil 5W-20, tires LT245/70R17, LT275/65R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x135
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 87.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 22x9.5 ET44 (Foose Edition)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 202 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19–20 | 16 | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 231 | Regular Gasoline | 13–14 | 17–19 | 14–16 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 300 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 13–14 | 17–19 | 14–15 | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 11,000 lb, depending on configuration. F-150 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L SEFI V6, 3.73 axle (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 5,700 lb | — | 10,500 lb | — | 2008 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 17 |
| 4.6L SEFI V8 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 7,200 lb | — | 12,200 lb | — | 2008 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 17 |
| 5.4L SEFI V8 3V (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 11,000 lb | — | 16,400 lb | — | 2008 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 17 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/70R17 | XL with Heavy Duty Payload Package XLT with Heavy Duty Payload Package | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| LT275/65R18 | FX4 Lariat 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P235/70R17 | XL 4x2 XLT 4x2 Regular/Super Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P235/75R17 | XL 4x4 XLT 4x4 Regular/Super Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/65R17 | STX 4x2 XL 4x2 XLT 4x2 Regular/Super Cab XLT 4x2 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/70R17 | STX 4x4 XL 4x4 XLT 4x4 Regular/Super Cab XLT 4x4 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/60R18 | FX2 King Ranch 4x2 Lariat 4x2 STX 4x2 XLT 4x2 (18 Inch Option) XLT 4x2 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/45R22 | Harley-Davidson Edition Limited | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | FX2 FX4 King Ranch 4x2 King Ranch 4x4 Lariat (20 Inch Option) XLT 4x4 (20 Inch Option) | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/65R18 | FX4 King Ranch 4x4 Lariat 4x4 STX 4x4 XLT 4x4 (18 Inch Option) XLT 4x4 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2008 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L V6 | — | 6.0 qt | F150hub: Ford 4.2L V6 specs third-party |
| 4.6L V8 | 5W-20 | 6.0 qt | F150hub: 4.6L/5.4L F-150 maintenance third-party |
| 5.4L V8 | 5W-20 | 7.0 qt | F150hub: 4.6L/5.4L F-150 maintenance third-party |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (4.2L / 4.6L / 5.4L)
- Group 65 low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: F 150 battery size
- Battery (4.2L / 4.6L / 5.4L)
- Group 59, alternate fitment low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: F 150 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 22" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2008 Ford F-150
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 207.9–244.9 in (5280–6220 mm)
- Width
- 78.7 in
- Height
- 72.8–76.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 126.0–163.0 in
- Curb weight
- 4694–5875 lb
14 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 369
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-DR. | — | — | — | 4 |
Recall campaigns (1)
- 08V523000 2008-10-08: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.