Makesโ€บRoush Performanceโ€บF150โ€บ2008

2008 Roush Performance F150

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2008 models.

Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Engines
5.4L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
13 combined ยท 11 city / 15 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 77 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 13 MPG combined, 15% below the 2008 standard pickup truck average of 15.3 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2008 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2008 Roush Performance F150 is a standard pickup truck offered with a 5.4L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 15 highway), 15% worse than the 2008 standard pickup truck average of 15.3 MPG, for an estimated $6,300 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2008

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2007 F150 โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2007; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2007 F150 โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
Stage 3 F150 Regular Cab 2WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-15%$6,300684
Stage 3 F150 Super Cab 2WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-15%$6,300684
Stage 3 F150 Super Crew 2WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-15%$6,300684
Stage 3 F150 Regular Cab 4WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-11%$6,300684
Stage 3 F150 Super Cab 4WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-11%$6,300684
Stage 3 F150 Super Crew 4WD5.4L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 15 / 13-11%$6,300684
Spend $19,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
15.3 MPG2008 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2008 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2008 Roush Performance F150 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2008 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2008 Roush Performance F150 (this car)13 MPGNot rated0
2008 Ford F-15016 MPGNot rated0
2008 Chevrolet Silverado17 MPGNot rated6
2008 Ford Explorer16 MPGNot rated0
2008 Toyota Tundra17 MPGNot rated10
2008 Honda Ridgeline17 MPGNot rated7
2008 Nissan Titan14 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Roush Performance F150.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2008 Roush Performance F150 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2008 Roush Performance F150 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2008 Roush Performance F150 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Roush Performance F150. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2020 F15013โ€“Not rated00
2019 F15012โ€“Not rated00
2018 F15012โ€“Not rated00
2017 F15013โ€“Not rated00
2016 F15013โ€“Not rated00
2014 F15013โ€“Not rated00
2007 F15012โ€“Not rated00
2006 F15012โ€“Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Roush Performance. How we calculate this โ†’