3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,993 miles

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problem #7

Jul 202011

F-150

  • 164,951 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that he was concerned that his vehicle was not safe since the rear axle could brake as a result of the salt treatments used in the city where he resides. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included on recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10V385000 (suspension, rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly). The current mileage was 164,951.

- Ward Cove , AK, USA

problem #6

Jun 242008

(reported on)

F-150 8-cyl

  • miles
1998 Ford F-150 muffler bolts sheared off on both sides. Consumer states that the muffler bolts came off of the engine sides. The consumer stated the transmission was replaced at 90,866 miles, and the rear wheel bearing was replaced.

- Chester, NJ, USA

problem #5

Oct 232006

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
: the contact stated the rear window leaked when it rained causing the rear seat to become wet. The interior lights and the brake lights failed to turn off when the ignition was turned off. Also, there was a humming noise coming from the rear end as the vehicle traveled 10 mph. The rear end was replaced 1 years ago including the suspension, rear axle, chassis, rings, pins and rear differential. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012005

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Alarm goes off for no reason. Door open, light is on all the time. Also, check engine light comes on then goes off. Loud noise in rear end when starting off.

- Kings Mountain, NC, USA

problem #3

Jan 102001

F-150 4WD

  • miles
The bar failed within two days of each other-we had the front right fixed then later that day after getting the right fixed. The left side went out. It went out with no warning and we discovered ice in the bar. If we were driving faster I would of lost control of the vehicle. Especially in the climate that we live in-snow, ice are apart of our day. We have read this is a problem happening to most trucks. We would love to see a recall so no one gets hurt or is inconvience like we were-total days without truck 5.

- Champlin, MN, USA

problem #2

Apr 071998

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Rear end jumps out of control when driving over bumpy surfaces.

- Glendora, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 021998

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rear pulls on occasion.

- Yanceyvill, NC, USA