10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,435 miles

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problem #7

Jan 222021

F-150

  • miles
My driver's side seat belt does not work at all for the past 6-8 months its been stuck and locked and it doesn't release the belt at all so I been driving without a seat belt for awhile now it needs to be repaired and as for the other issues unknown like bank-1 & bank-2 not working properly also evap-leaks and sensors not working

- Carson, CA, USA

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problem #6

Apr 012016

F-150

  • miles
Was parking truck and before I even knew it the whole truck was on fire ! no not know what cause it.

- Mayfield, KY, USA

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problem #5

May 232014

F-150 8-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
When buckling the drivers seat belt, the shoulder harness detached from upper anchor due to the nut coming off the bolt. Inspection of the passenger side belt showed the nut to be loose.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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problem #4

Dec 232010

F-150

  • 125,045 miles
Driver side seatbelt latch will disconnect without pushing the button. I will buckle my seatbelt and then it will just unbuckle while I am driving down the road.

- Hertford, NC, USA

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problem #3

May 312002

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Child passenger, in the extended cab complained of the seat belt tightening. Belt would not release when unlocked, bruising shoulder/neck and abdomen area. Seat belt was cut with a knife. Sudden braking or impact was not the cause of the seat belt tension. Dealer was contacted and will replace unit. Consumer states that the seat belt was actually choking the child.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

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problem #2

May 051999

F-150

  • miles
Intermittently seat belt on the passenger's side will lock if there is any kind of movement from the passenger. The problem was reported to the manufacture/dealership. Dealer ordered the wrong part to correct the problem and refused to order the correct part.

- Lawtey, FL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 111998

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Rear seat belts not compatible with safe installation of child safety seats

- Chadds Ford, PA, USA

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