5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,477 miles

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problem #13

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

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problem #12

Sep 122003

F-150

  • 50,200 miles
Whenever it rains water leaks into the back window of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer had been informed of the problem.

- Lees Summit, MO, USA

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problem #11

Jun 232003

F-150 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 36,000 miles
1998 Ford F-150 XLT super-cab short bed. Structural defect on driver's side door. Right lower edge of window. Defect is approximately 1/2 in length. This defect has been viewed on numerous F-150's that I have seen. The same defect is on all.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

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problem #10

Feb 152002

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window is leaking. All around window frame has cracked.

- Wyandotte, MI, USA

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problem #9

May 012001

F-150

  • miles
Door crack on drivers side/door adjar light stays on/rear sliding window leaks water excessively.

- Monroe, GA, USA

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problem #8

Mar 011999

F-150

  • miles
Rear window has been leaking ever since consumer owned vehicle. Dealership informed consumer that since vehicle was out of a warranty period they could not assist him financially. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #7

Apr 052001

F-150

  • miles
Water started to pour in while it was raining on one of passenger's seated in rear.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

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problem #6

May 172001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
The sliding rear window leaks every time the truck is washed. -- the door ajar light stays on, along with the cab light and cargo light, even when all doors are closed.

- Belmont, NC, USA

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problem #5

May 152000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

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problem #4

Oct 151999

F-150

  • miles
I have had the rear sliding window assembly replaced by the dealer 3 times. I am now experiencing this problem again for the 4th time. I'm hoping NHTSA will investigate this defect with Ford Motor Company and find a final fix.

- Farmland, IN, USA

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problem #3

Feb 011998

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Back glass of cabin damaged.

- Canoga Par, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 011998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window leaked causing damage to the head liner. Mjs

- Chula Vist, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 091998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The rear window disintergrated suddenly for no reason. Vehicle was parked at time. Also, seat belt location is at an angle, making it hard to reach & latch.

- Dansville, NY, USA

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