10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Feb 142005

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The truck caught on fire while parked. Driver called the fire department to extinguish the fire. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed and totaled.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 122001

F-150

  • miles
While driving ABS and brake warning light came on stopped to check problem and saw fire. Had to replace master cylander and some wiring. 3 other people, including mother in laws van have had problem.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #2

Aug 101998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving an electrical short in the wiring, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column.

- Clinton, SC, USA

problem #1

Jan 281996

F-150

  • miles
Wires for the fuel tank gauge were too short and were not connected.

- Lafayette, LA, USA