10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,363 miles

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problem #9

Oct 041999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
The sliding window has leaked many times and seems it is a manufacturing defect.

- Mount Eden, CA, USA

problem #8

Jul 151999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's and passenger's windows cracked along the edges, causing injuries. Common problem.

- Wasilla, AK, USA

problem #7

Jun 151999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water leaking inside the vehicle. Glass shop informed consumer that a window separated from frame. Consumer believed that this condition was caused by a manufacturer's defect.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

problem #6

Nov 231998

(reported on)

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Windshield leaking.

- Berea, KY, USA

problem #5

Nov 131997

F-150

  • miles
Window weather-stripping loose.

- Belvidere, NJ, USA

problem #4

Sep 171997

F-150

  • miles
The windshield makes a noise like it's going to explode and then it cracks, also the windshield wipers lift off of the vehicle at a speed of 55mph or greater.

- Lambertville, MI, USA

problem #3

Mar 271997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield glass has spots etched into glass, causing poor visibility

- Holtsville, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 121997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driving at turn pike speed the rear window exploded with a pop sound, three weeks later the driver's side window exploded outward. After sitting for two days infront of our home.

- New Ark, DE, USA

problem #1

Apr 011996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Window handle failed.

- Taft, CA, USA