10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20 miles

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problem #5

Jul 092008

(reported on)

F-150 8-cyl

  • miles
1997 Ford F-150 with recall on the speed control system. Consumer states that the dealer charged him $68 for a diagnosis fee for stating there was a recall for the speed control. Consumer states that he should not have been charged the $68. The dealer wanted to charge the consumer to repair the fire damage to the wiring and other components that was done to the vehicle as a result of a faulty switch that was recalled. The turn signal did not stay on when making a turn.

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #4

May 201997

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles
Turn signals have never functioned right since it was bought. You have to jiggle the turn signal stock to get them to blink. And you have to hold them a certain position before they blink. There have been no recalls. Have talked to Ford and they said that it would cost the consumer $800 to fix the problem. Have talked to dealer also, and that was no help.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #3

Dec 041999

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle been experiencing problem with brake lights and turn signals failing to operate intermittently. Problem has occurred four times with a month and almost caused a vehicle collision. Dealer was not contacted at this time.

- Ceiba, PR, USA

problem #2

Jan 011999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; whenever steering column tilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move below normal postion, the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking NHTSA help in this matter.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 101998

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left turn signal does not engage properly, only if held while turning.

- Thomson, GA, USA