1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,840 miles

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problem #3

Aug 082010

F-150

  • 68,521 miles
Heater core leaks needs to be replace 1 to 2 times per year, turn on the defroster and it will fog up windshield for you can not see the road. Per Ford dealership it due to poor parts, but the consumer needs to pay for it or get killed in a traffic accident if the consumer need to use their defroster.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012003

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 183,000 miles
The heater core failed three times within the last year. When the heater core failed, the antifreeze leaked and fumes entered the passenger's cabin. The manufacturer was notified, but would not warranty the part.

- Cordova, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jan 312003

F-150

  • miles
Heater core went out at 58,000 miles. When turning on H heat it would produce a gray whitesh mist coming from the vent. He took truck to the dealer, and dealer wanted to charge him $50 for the part, but only $500 for labor.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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