6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,065 miles

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problem #13

Mar 141999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Leaf spring was broken upon receiving truck. I did not know untill I was tring to load approx 150lbs of furniture, I have tried talking to dealership about problem, but they say it is out of there hands.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #12

Jan 121999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98S18/NHTSA recall #98V161000 for rear springs; /NHTSA recall #98V095000 for lugs: Nuts, and manufacturer recall#97S86/ NHTSA recall#97V147000 for transmission cable. Consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.

- Honesdale, PA, USA

problem #11

Dec 141998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 98V161000, the rear leaf springs are cracked and out of alignment which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Problem is described as in the recall, but the vehicle's VIN # is not included in the recall.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #10

Sep 031998

F-150

  • miles
Had called dealer after receiving recall notice in the mail 98V161000. Was informed no parts available for the rear leaf springs on suspension. Would need to order parts.

- Lewistown, PA, USA

problem #9

Dec 151998

F-150

  • miles
Dealer refused to honor manufacturer's recall notice because manufacturer will not pay them. Consumer informed dealer that is not his concern except for getting the recall repairs done.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #8

Jul 141998

F-150

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with dealer honoring mfr. Recalls 98S-14 and 98S-18, concerning lug: Nuts and rear leaf springs. Consequence defects: Can result in a wheel separation and fuel leakage. Dealer notified, and informed consumer they would contact them when they can be available to do the work.

- Neligh, NE, USA

problem #7

Sep 101998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Left rear spring broke.

- Helena, AR, USA

problem #6

Nov 091998

F-150

  • miles
Had received recall notice in the mail (98V161000). Notified the dealership. Was informed that parts were not available for the rear leaf springs. Has not received anything from the manufacturer. Would call owner when parts do become available.

- Nipomo, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 011998

F-150

  • miles
Recall 98V161000. Recall notice was received, dealer has been contacted and cannot remedy the problem because proper replacement materials are not available. Problem still exists.

- York, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 201998

F-150

  • miles
Dealer claims no parts are available. Consumer has been waiting for over 60 days. Has also been in contact with dealer over dozen times.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #3

Oct 251997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck does not have enough leaf springs on rear end to keep truck level, rear end too low/front end too high, caused truck to sway/lose steering control; dealer recmmended installing helper springs.

- Ardmore, AL, USA

problem #2

Mar 251997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
When driving, especially when turning left noticed loud banging noise on driver's side when rear leaf spring shifts, zone rep has inspected, and stated it's not a safety issue, dealer replaced rear leaf spring, problem persists, also, drove along with zone representative in same year model, noise was twice as loud, dealer says it's a common problem.

- Runnemede, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 051997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Left rear leaf spring unraveled when hitting bumps, noticed thumping sound, rear fishtails, resulting in high/low speed instability.

- Dillingham, AK, USA