I had problems with the throttle sticking and I put my ob11 on and isaid code p2104 and p2111 .so icalled and they say its a well know problem.if you don't know what to do I can see some one get hurt so I think it should be a recall. *tr
2008 Ford F-150 cruise control problems
severe 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
10crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 32 cruise control complaints filed for the 2008 Ford F-150, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 32 cruise control complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2008 F-150 in this cluster has a well-documented problem: the engine revs to full throttle while drivers are braking, sometimes with both feet planted on the brake pedal pressed to the floor. This happens at low speeds—backing out of driveways, parking, at stop signs and traffic lights—and the vehicle refuses to slow down. Multiple owners say they had to shift into Neutral, then Park, and kill the engine to stop. One owner went from 0 to 100 mph while sitting at a traffic light with brakes applied.
Dealers consistently cannot duplicate the failure and find no trouble codes. Several owners found diagnostic codes P2104 and P2111 (electronic throttle control related), yet Ford dealerships repeatedly told them there's nothing in their system about this problem and no TSB exists. One owner notes the gas pedal is wider than on competing trucks (Dodge, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota), making accidental dual-pedal pressing possible during rapid foot transitions—especially when backing to hook up trailers. However, many complaints describe unambiguous acceleration with no pedal confusion.
Cruise control also fails to disengage by braking in some reports; the engine revs harder when the driver presses the brake, and one vehicle jumped a curb during an attempted low-speed parking with cruise still active. A handful of owners report a stuck accelerator pedal or loud hissing noise from the throttle area. Repairs are rare: one dealer replaced the cruise control switch as a guess; most found nothing and offered no solution.
Same Ford F-150 cruise control reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2007 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Unintended acceleration while braking
Engine revs to full throttle and vehicle accelerates even when brake pedal is pressed, sometimes with both feet applied to brakes. Occurs at low speeds, during parking, at intersections, or while decelerating. Multiple owners report brake pedal ineffective in stopping vehicle. One owner reports acceleration from 0-100 mph at a traffic stop.
When: Low speeds (5-50 mph), at intersections, during braking, driveway/parking situations, occasionally at idle. Some incidents reported at 100 miles, 5,000 miles, 7,400 miles, 18,000 miles, 25,000 miles, 32,000-40,000 miles, 51,000 miles, 98,000 miles, 150,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Engine races to full throttle; Vehicle accelerates despite brake pedal pressed to floor; Tires spin while brakes applied; Engine revs at high RPM while braking; Brake pedal becomes ineffective; Vehicle surges forward unexpectedly; Vehicle lunges forward when shifting into Drive
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report dealers unable to duplicate failures. One dealer replaced cruise control switch; another mentioned throttle body as potential cause but unconfirmed. Owners note no official TSB or brake pedal accelerator interrupter available from Ford dealerships.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls found by owners. Dealers unable to diagnose without check engine light. Dealer stated computer showed no issues. One owner noted similar throttle/sensor makers supply to both Toyota and Ford. One owner stated Ford customer service declined further action.
Cruise control disengagement failure
Cruise control remains engaged even when driver attempts to disengage by tapping or pressing brake pedal. Engine power increases when brake applied rather than cruise disengaging. Vehicle jumps curb/sidewalk during attempted parking with cruise still active.
When: While driving on freeway at cruise control speed (approximately 50 mph noted in one case), low speed (5 mph) parking situations. One incident at 2,100 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Cruise control does not disengage when brake tapped; Engine power increases when brake applied while cruise engaged; Cruise control remains activated despite brake application; Vehicle jumps curb during attempted disengagement and parking
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs documented. One owner manually shut off cruise control after it failed to respond to braking.
Stuck throttle/accelerator pedal
Gas pedal becomes stuck in open throttle position or remains depressed even when driver's foot has moved to brake pedal. Occurs during backing, parking, and normal driving. Pedal physically wide compared to other truck brands.
When: While backing (boat ramp, driveway, trailer hookup). Multiple incidents within short timeframes at low mileage. One incident at 4,800 miles, then 3 times at 5,700 miles same day. Incidents at 32,000 miles, 34,500 miles, 39,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerator pedal stuck in open position; Gas pedal remains pressed while foot moved to brake; Engine races at high RPM; Difficult to transition foot from gas to brake pedal; Truck accelerates even though brake applied
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report gasket pedal width is wider than on competing truck brands (F-250, F-350, Dodge, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota). One incident resolved by forcing transmission into Neutral then Park.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recalls documented. Dealers unable to duplicate or find cause.
Throttle body malfunction and hissing noise
One owner reports loud hissing noise when holding accelerator steady that disappears when releasing gas or pressing hard. Identified as throttle body issue. Noise began at 4,000-5,000 miles and gradually worsened. Intake manifold and catalytic converter were replaced without resolving issue.
When: At steady throttle position. Noise began at approximately 4,000-5,000 miles on the vehicle.
Symptoms owners cite: Loud hissing noise at steady throttle; Noise disappears when accelerating hard or releasing gas; Noise gradually worsens over time
Repairs/costs cited: Intake manifold replaced, catalytic converter replaced. Engineer deemed it a vehicle characteristic and declined further service. Ford Customer Service declined further action.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Ford Customer Service declined to continue troubleshooting or repair.
Synthesized from 32 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
This has happened numerous times when braking the accelerator is also depressed at the same time. Causing the vehicle to continue to move unexpectedly. Today while pulling into our driveway this happened again and the vehicle went through the house pushing it off the foundation and causing damage to the vehicle. This is a design flaw the gas and brake pedal are to close together. This has also…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2008 Ford F-150?
It's a meaningful issue. 32 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 27 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 8,500 and 60,693 miles, with the median around 30,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,500; a quarter make it past 60,693. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Ford/F-150.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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