10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jun 111997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The lug: Nuts sheared and the wheel came off the vehicle. Dealer has seen.

- Lake Providence, LA, USA

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problem #7

Feb 151997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wheel studs broke off of wheels on several occasions.

- Dallas, GA, USA

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problem #6

Dec 151997

F-150

  • miles
While tightening the wheel the wheel studs broke off the front left wheel. The dealer has replaced the wheel.

- Marcos, CA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 191997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lug nuts snapped off due to chafe/wear on the wheel.

- Wagoner, OK, USA

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problem #4

Dec 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The lug bolts broke off while driving.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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problem #3

Apr 091997

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Owner states while drivng vehicle at 10 mph the wheel fell off due to sheared lug: Nuts. Dealers have not corrected problem.

- Garland, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 301997

F-150

  • miles
The vehicle's front passenger's wheel fell off due to the five lugs: Nuts: Studs shearing off, causing the wheel to fall off and almost causes an accident.

- Garland, TX, USA

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problem #1

Oct 101996

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Wheel lugs break when anti-theft locking lug nut is torqued to 100 foot pounds specification.

- Lake In The , IL, USA

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