10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,821 miles

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problem #22

Jun 221999

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In order for the vehicle to be started the gas had to be applied for a long time until the engine revved at a normal level. Once while starting the vehicle, the engine just blew up. Dealer has vehicle now.

- Cordova, MD, USA

problem #21

May 281999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Engine failed causing knocking.

- West Wareh, MA, USA

problem #20

May 141999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Have had this problem in the past...for no reason the engine will act as though it has a "miss." If trying to pull out, truck will shutter and sometimes die. This problem has occured once before and the dealer replaced the #8 spark plug. 10,000 miles ahve passed and the engine is starting to show signs of doing it again.

- Soddy Daisy, TN, USA

problem #19

Feb 011998

F-150

  • miles
No summary

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #18

Sep 051996

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On highway driver needs two hands to steer the vehicle. Steering is hard to handle, sometimes oversteering occurs, dealer contacted three times. Dealer has aligned the front end and adjusted the toe, camber and caster, however consumer still complains of steering wheel stiffness, dealer can not remedy. Check engine light illuminated.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #17

Nov 081998

F-150

  • miles
While parked vehicle caught on fire.

- West Monro, LA, USA

problem #16

Jan 071999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle caught fire in the engine while driving. The cause of the fire has not been found. Vehicle was totaled.

- Nursury, TX, USA

problem #15

Dec 041998

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
I really don't know the extent of my problems. However, my truck has a rough idle and hesitation and has stalled a couple of times. I have changed grades of gasoline and brands of gasoline. I have also tried injector cleaner. I have had it to two different dealers. I have had it to commonwealth Ford in richmond ky 40475 twice and performance Ford where the truck was purchased once. Neither place found anything wrong. My truck is almost out of warranty and I am afraid that something major may be wrong and I don't want to be stuck with a huge repair bill. I have also contacted Ford customer assistance and recieved no help their either. I don't know what else to do. I would appreciate any information that you can provide. Thanks brian elsea.

- Hazard, KY, USA

problem #14

Nov 151995

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle engine fire.

- Henryetta, OK, USA

problem #13

Sep 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine failed.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 061998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Vibarations with resonating noise at 1100 to 2000rpm. Taken back to several dealers with no answer/

- Pineville, LA, USA

problem #11

Aug 191998

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stops automatically intermittently.

- Calexico, CA, USA

problem #10

Aug 141998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle stalls at take-off.

- Grapevine, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 261998

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel leak in engine compartment.

- Monrovia, CA, USA

problem #8

Dec 081997

(reported on)

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Excessive smoke from engine.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #7

Nov 181997

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is governed at 87 mph (the motor shuts down), this design is very unsafe.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

problem #6

Oct 311997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Engine won't speed up to pass other vehicles safely.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

problem #5

Jan 201997

F-150

  • miles
Whenever consumer exits the vehicle, if ever touching any metal parts, it will then exert sparks of fire. Consumer says if standing close enough one can hear the sizzling. Consumer also has measured the distance of these sparks which he measured at three inches away. Consumer thought it would go away, but it is actually getting bigger. Consumer does not own truck, he's leasing it from Ford.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #4

Jan 161997

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle stalling.

- Iron River, MI, USA

problem #3

Apr 051996

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Intermittent stalling.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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