10.0

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

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problem #7

Jun 152000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle hit a bump.consumer felt a shake in front end. Upon inspection consumer noticed front outer ball joint had disconnected. Part was replaced. On 1 July 2001, right inner ball joint fell off. One day later, left ball joint fell off while backing up. Mileage was 67000 at the time.

- South Portland, ME, USA

problem #6

Apr 212001

F-150

  • miles
Please note that I am from Canada and your request for "zip code" will not accept my "postal code". therefore, I typed in 90210 so I could by-pass this portion. My postal code is K1C 5S7. I was backing up on level pavement when I heard a "pop". upon investigating, I found that the ball joint on the tie rod end had separated from the socket at the wheel. There does not appear to be any corrosion or other damage to the tie rod. Also the joint feels well greased and the tie rod moves freely. The truck has been towed to a dealer and will be looked at tomorrow (April 22, 01). If you are unable to help outside of the U.S can you please direct me to a Canadian association. Again, my E-mail address is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ottawa Canada, 00, USA

problem #5

Apr 142001

F-150

  • miles
Pulled up in driveway and driveshaft went out. Also, driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

problem #4

Apr 012001

F-150

  • miles
Ball joints are out. Contacted dealer, and dealer said not worry about it.

- Charleston, IL, USA

problem #3

Sep 092000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
I feel that at 37000 miles ball joints should not be bad this truck is well cared for & does not go out in woods & go 4 wheeling.

- Keene, NH, USA

problem #2

Jul 221999

F-150

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph inner tie rod came off, and the ball joints are trying to coming off.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 221997

F-150

  • miles
Control arm rusted/cracked, causing left front wheel break loose, resulting in an accident.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA