10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,968 miles

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problem #4

Mar 022005

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
Vehicle was parked in the garage for a few hours when all of a sudden it caught on fire on its own. Results showed that there was a short with the cruise control switch.

- Franklin, PA, USA

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problem #3

May 011998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
When cruise control was engaged and consumer applied the brakes the cruise control switch failed. The cause has yet to be determined.

- Luling, LA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 092005

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
Cruise control was inoperative. Dealership informed consumer that cruise control switch melted. The problem was not resolved. Consumer stated that sometimes the cruise control works and sometimes it doesn't. when the cruise control was turned off it would not come back on for a while.

- Madison, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 022001

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 147,000 miles
The top of the engine caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The consumer took the vehicle for an inspection. Results showed that there was a shortage with the cruise control wire.

- Palacios, TX, USA

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