10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Aug 052002

F-150

  • miles
Defective intake manafold gaskit caused engine coolant to leak into cylinder on top of piston when engine was started the connecting rod bent causing engine failurer

- Bostwick, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 252002

F-150

  • miles
The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure. I took the vehicle to the T&w Ford dealership in williamstown, ky where they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also O2 sensors at a cost of $1500, I did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of $60.

- Dry Ridge, KY, USA

problem #4

Aug 012001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag light is on. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem. Consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts. Pittman arm was replaced.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 052001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle is losing coolant and will idle roughly. Problem is intake manifold. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.

- Lehigh, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 242001

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. Problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston. Blown intake gasket caused a leak.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 011998

F-150

  • miles
Truck idles rough when coming to a stop, but not all the time. Truck has also stalled, at least three different times when slowing down.

- Sarasota, FL, USA