10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,890 miles

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problem #3

Sep 091998

F-150

  • miles
While driving 65 mph, the cardboard part that dampens the sound (road noise) from coming into the cab, fell down on top of the muffler and vechicle caught on fire, consumer stopped and put the fire out. Dealer will investigate the problem.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 241998

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Grab bar on vehicle is poorly designed, consumer hits head on bar

- Slippery R, PA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011996

F-150 4WD

  • miles
While driving on a dirt road at 35 mph, the left rear tire blew out. In addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. Also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

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