10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,996 miles

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problem #8

Dec 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power door locks failed.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door panel failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 151998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Crack in the rubber molding on doors of vehicle.

- Oakwood, OH, USA

problem #5

Jun 201998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The metal on the outside of 2 front doors is cracking near the bottom back corner of the window. The dealer is aware of the problem. Dealer stated that the problem could not be corrected under warranty.

- Malta Bend, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 101997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: Nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98S14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts. Steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains. Transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97S86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs. Windshield wipers start by themselves. Turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire. Brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop. A/C was not cold enough. Serpentine belt was replaced. Door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 261998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Wind noise from the driver and passenger side door A-pillar area of the supercab.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

May 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Poor installment of right door seal, allowing road noise to enter vehicle above 55 mph.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 171997

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side door has air seeping through, causing noise.

- Canandaigu, NY, USA