3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles

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problem #3

Apr 182003

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 132,000 miles
Crank shaft pulley broke 4 bolts and came off harmonic balancer on 1997 Ford F150 causing loss of rower steering, alternator, and water pump functions.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jul 312000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Power steering bracket broke which threw main belt off, causing failure of brakes and power steering. Consumer feels that there should not be only 1 belt that operates brakes and steering.

- St Martinsville, LA, USA

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problem #1

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

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