10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,749 miles

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problem #6

Sep 192002

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,495 miles
The vehicle caught on fire while parked. Vehicle's fuel line had been fixed 2 months prior under recall 00V231000. Nlm

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 072001

F-150

  • miles
Fuel line leak caused gasoline to spill onto the pavement; a definite safety hazard. Defect was covered by a safety recall, but I had previously taken vehicle in for inspection and given a clean bill of health. How can a part covered under a recall fail after I took it in? Ford is unwilling to cover any expenses except the repair costs, while I incurred addtional costs. The windshield washer quit working. Ford is unwilling to cover the cost of repairs.

- Macon, NC, USA

problem #4

Apr 212001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
I have contacted Ford Motor Co. By phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do. There is no follow up on their part. No customer service and no satisfaction. The customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. No safety defect.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Apr 082001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel line is rubbning against upper radiator hose and may cause a leakages which could lead to a possible engine compartment fire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.

- Mary Esther, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 132000

F-150

  • miles
Fuel lines are spraying gas all over the exhaust system. Consumer is afraid it could cause a fire. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 00V231000/ manufacturer's recall 00S22 affects the vehicle.

- James Collin, ND, USA

problem #1

Apr 201999

F-150

  • miles
Fuel line needed replacing.

- Blue Sprin, MO, USA