10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,276 miles

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problem #9

May 271999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
When driving between 40-55 mph vehicle begins to vibrate, and then at 70 mph it will vibrate worse.dealership cannot determine what is causing the defect.

- Trinity, AL, USA

problem #8

Jul 091998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle drifts at 55 to 60 mph wheels have been replaced. Also steering wheel vibrates. Owner is very concerned for safety.

- Ltihonia, GA, USA

problem #7

Nov 051998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Caster kit installed improperly adjusted properly.

- Pine, AZ, USA

problem #6

Oct 151997

F-150

  • miles
When driving vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer contacted and unable to duplicate the problem.

- Winters, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 221997

F-150

  • miles
Suspension failed causing left front wheel to fall off, causing vehicle collision.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 261998

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle bounces between speeds of 60 mph-70 mph due to suspension problems.

- North Hills, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at approx 40 mph, goes through 50 mph, steering wheel will begin to vibrate. Dealer checked the vehicle 3 times. Said it was common problem, cannot fix problem.

- Recine, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 171997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving over bumps at any speed, the front of the vehicle shakes.

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #1

Jan 161997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end problem.

- Iron River, MI, USA