10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,125 miles

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problem #8

Mar 172008

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. The vehicle was parked for several hours when the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood. A few seconds later, the vehicle caught fire. He was able to extinguish the flames and noticed that the fire originated from the master cylinder area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that he would receive a letter. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #7

Aug 232004

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Fire originated in lr quadrant of engine compartment. Vehicle had been parked and engine not running for 10-12 hours prior to fire. Fire originated at master brake cylinder.

- Brenham, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 082004

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Fire originated in lr quadrant of engine compartment. Occurred while parked and not running. Origin is at master brake cylinder.

- Brenham, TX, USA

problem #5

Aug 132002

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Master cylinder failed with no warning. Pedal descended to the floor when brakes were applied.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

problem #4

May 152000

F-150

  • miles
Master cylinder faulty but dealer says they cannot find the problem, faulty master cylinder resulted in a vehicle accident where there was no deployment of the drivers side air bag. Nlm

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

problem #3

May 152000

F-150

  • miles
Master cylinder faulty but dealer says they cannot find the problem, faulty master cylinder resulted in a vehicle accident where there was no deployment of the drivers side air bag. Nlm

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 012000

F-150

  • miles
Master cylinder had to be replaced after going out twice/ABS light stayed on constantly. Dealer fixed brakes twice. Also, rear brake line failed, and consumer had no brakes. Had to use emergency brakes. Also, when truck was six months old rear axle broke.

- Marana, AZ, USA

problem #1

May 031999

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failed master cylinder replaced, however brake pedal still goes to the floor.

- Cranberyr, PA, USA