6.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,667 miles

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problem #15

May 192004

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
Consumer claimed that electrical light, windows, and locks were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers failed. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week. The A/C unit, dome light, and no check engine light.

- El Verano, CA, USA

problem #14

May 192004

F-150

  • miles
Electrical lights/windows, and locks were inoperable. Also, windshield wipers failed to come on. Consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for inspection this week.

- El Verano, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 192003

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
The top of the back window leaks, causing water to drip into the cab of vehicle. Dealer informed consumer that the window and the track need to be replaced to remedy the problem.

- Rocky Mount, NC, USA

problem #12

Dec 041998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both windows stopped working every other day. Unable to roll them up or down. Consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays. The problem is on going, the PCM chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition. Consumer states, see reference number 8011065.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #11

Sep 012001

F-150

  • miles
Bottom of each window in right corner, if inside vehicle, there's a quarter inch crack on outside of the windows. Driver states crack is getting longer. Dealer has been contacted.

- Dubois, WY, USA

problem #10

Sep 062001

F-150

  • miles
Rear window is leaking water on passenger's side. Glass has separated from frame of the truck.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 052001

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Technician found power windows were not working due to cracks on both doors, all three doors are rusting at bottoms, consumer states if there would be an accident, most likely the doors would break in half.

- Weakfield, RI, USA

problem #8

Jan 042001

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fues to power windows continues to blowout. This has happened on several occasions. Also, dome light is affected. Dealer has been contacted.

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 032000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Door at lower window has developed crack on both doors.electrical system that reads door ajar or shut in door has failed /also controls wipers & int.& ext. Lighting/ they share the same fuse.

- Sanford, NC, USA

problem #6

Nov 121998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The right power window is inoperable, the dealer lubricated window.

- Vandalia, MO, USA

problem #5

Sep 282000

F-150

  • miles
Lower right corner of window, there is a small crack on door about 25 inches long.

- Davenport, IA, USA

problem #4

Jan 011999

F-150

  • miles
Rear back glass leaks. Dealership is aware of problem. Everytime she washes vehicle water comes in though the window.

- Emporia, VA, USA

problem #3

May 291998

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Doors have fractures in door frames above&behind door handles, under the thicker weather stripping of the side windows. They are stress fractures that mat have come from the operating of the glass going up & down. Anyway this is a problem for safety & metal stress failure the metal will come apart in a crash in the door area. Design flaw at best is what I see here, which be looked into by someone. Thank you terry E. thompson

- Winchester, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 181998

F-150

  • miles
Keyless entry remote system failed. Mjs

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #1

Jan 141998

F-150

  • miles
Power rear view mirror failed. Mjs

- Lexington, NC, USA