2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 012002

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
I am sending in a full letter to explain the "failures". it centers around tsb 99B29 and lack of owner notification of a bad front cover design that can lead to engine failure, which occurred in this case. Additionally, I had a tie rod failure that was not addressed under warranty, but later broke while driving. Also, my crank shaft pulley / dampener assembly fell off while highway driving (70 mph). There are other issues including door lock / key sticking. Campaign id number : 03V196000 component: Steering:gear box:shaft sector. The engine cover gasket failed. The serpentine failed, the transmission had an akward shift, the wipers operated periodically by themselves on high speed, there was little heat coming from the vents through the floor.

- Walker, MI, USA

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problem #2

May 192004

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
Consumer claimed that electrical light, windows, and locks were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The A/C unit, dome light, and no check engine light.

- El Verano, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 192004

F-150

  • miles
Electrical lights/windows, and locks were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers failed to come on. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week.

- El Verano, CA, USA

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