10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,409 miles

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problem #22

Sep 252003

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
The rear end is making a whining noise. The tires on the vehicle are starting to separate. The tires are brand new put on March 21, 2003. The tires are ameritrac general, P255/70R16. The consumer can not locate the number for the tire company. Therefore, he cannot contact them. The dealership states that he will have to pay for the diagnostic to find out what is wrong with the rear end. The consumer's mechanic states that the bearings on the rear end are bad due to bad casing; it will not align itself up with the transmission. Also, cruise control stopped working at the same time that the whining started. The mechanic states it will not ground in order to make it activate the switch. Consumer has contacted Ford, and was advised to take the vehicle in. When he called to take the vehicle in he was told he will have to pay for a service that should have been done before he purchased the vehicle. Consumer states that the vehicle has been sitting in driveway for six months, because it is unsafe to drive. When stepping on the brakes there is a mushy feeling, and the front end shakes and shimmies.

- Wagoner, OK, USA

problem #21

Aug 222003

F-150

  • miles
Consumer stated that while he was driving rear end shifted, causing the shifter to look toward the driver seat. Also the pin that held the rear end was rounded off.

- Ethel, LA, USA

problem #20

Sep 302001

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was traveling 50mph, just came though a four way stop, entered intersection, and rear in came apart/ brakes went to the floor, and ABS braking system malfunctioned. Vehicle started sliding, and brake pedal went all the way to the floor.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #19

Aug 022001

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Leaf spring assemblies middle left rear leaf spring separated after proceding past stop sign. Once separation occured, middle leaf spring rotated into left rear tire, causing damage down to metal belt of tire. Vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership would not cover damage of leaf spring or tire, repair cost: Approx. $450. Recall 98V161 was performed on leaf spring assembly to prevent leaf striking gas tank, but did not prevent leaf from rotating out to tire. Middle leaf spring was rusted on broken end and had been broken for some time, maybe even when recall service was don on it.

- Sunnyside, WA, USA

problem #18

Aug 022001

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Leaf spring assemblies middle left rear leaf spring separated after proceding past stop sign. Once separation occured, middle leaf spring rotated into left rear tire, causing damage down to metal belt of tire. Vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership would not cover damage of leaf spring or tire, repair cost: Approx. $450. Recall 98V161 was performed on leaf spring assembly to prevent leaf striking gas tank, but did not prevent leaf from rotating out to tire. Middle leaf spring was rusted on broken end and had been broken for some time, maybe even when recall service was don on it.

- Sunnyside, WA, USA

problem #17

Dec 281999

F-150

  • miles
Clunking noise in right rear of vehicle...manufacturer doesn't know what it is.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #16

Jan 092001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Sway bar linkage broke twice, causing loss of vehicle control.

- Bington, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 241998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle and steering wheel experience vibration while driving, tires have been replaced(at 17616 miles) and balanced, however the vibration still exists, consumer states that something sounds loose in the rear.

- Vandalia, MO, USA

problem #14

Jul 202000

F-150

  • miles
No summary

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #13

Jun 102000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
After I purchased my truck, it developed avibration in the rear end. I replaced the tires that were on it when I purchsed it with multi mile wild spirit. The vibration continued. Next I replaced all the rims with new Ford Expedition rims, and the vibration continued. Next, I replaced the shocks on all four corners, and the vibration continues. The tires have been balanced a total of 7 times in 10 months. The vibration occurs between 58 and 75 mph.

- Kings Bay, GA, USA

problem #12

Jan 022000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's son was traveling about 70mph on the highway there was a blowout, and felt vehicle was jerking. Consumer was facing the opposite side of the highway. Got out of vehicle and saw rear on passenger's side was damaged, and rubber tread had come off the tire. Also, muffler pipe was hanging from the vehicle. There was front end damage.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 141999

F-150

  • miles
When accelerating to take off truck jerks and causes consumer to go sideways. Mechanic said that it was a problem with the rear end.

- St. Charles, IL, USA

problem #10

Mar 011999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Fond Du Lac, WI, USA

problem #9

Oct 291999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Tire broke off from the frame axle causing the vehicle to spin resulting in collision.

- Mansfield, LA, USA

problem #8

Jan 021999

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle was making noises while driving. The entire rear was making high pitch noises. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced rear end & rotated tires.

- Washington Park, IL, USA

problem #7

Mar 181999

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving at a speed of 40 to 45mph there is shaking coming from the rear of the vehicle. Dealer can't find solution.

- Pigeon Forge, TN, USA

problem #6

Jan 251999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Rear end suspension locked up causing consumer to hit windshield.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 061998

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
[xxx], this is in concern to the E-mail I received from you about the overload springs on my truck. My truck was bouncing real bad, so I took it to the dealer about 4 weeks ago. They supposedly looked it over real good and found no problems. I had a blowout on the highway and noticed the spring was cocked about 20 degrees in the wheel and the overload spring was broke. I called the dealer the next morning and he told me to bring it back in. When I took it in, they finally conceded that something was wrong and ordered a new spring assembly, but told me they couldn't give me a loaner car and said that it would be okay to drive. I had a new spring assembly installed a week later. Today, while installing new shocks, I noticed that the right side is now broke in the same spot, where the spring assembly bolt is at. I called the dealer and they said that they are having problems, but that I shouldn't worry about it, unless it gets worse. I guess they want me to wait til I wreck the [xxx] thing. I know of alot of people who are having these problems. Feel free to call me anytime. By the way, I really need to know if it is okay for me to drive the truck? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #4

May 011997

F-150 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear passenger side wheel broke off the shaft.

- Irwin, PA, USA

problem #3

Sep 291997

F-150

  • miles
Consumer had 2 defective rear ends on vehicle in less than 1100 miles. Now at 5K miles vehicle needs another rear end. The vehicle is currently at the dealer.consumer states that the paint on the rear end is burning off. The dealer synthetic high performance oil to endure the temperature. The rear end is taking more heat but the end still gets hot.

- Moultrie, GA, USA

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