8.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,533 miles

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problem #3

May 212004

F-150

  • 10,600 miles
While driving at 30 mph consumer tried to make a right and the vehicle kept going straight. Vehicle ended up in a ditch on the side of the road. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who verified that the steering arm fell off the steering box.

- Ingleside, TX, USA

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problem #2

Dec 292002

F-150

  • miles
The steering shaft became detached from the steering gear box.

- Missoula, MT, USA

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problem #1

Sep 302000

F-150

  • miles
Ford said no recall at this time. There should be steering knuckle is weak.

- Saline, IA, USA

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