6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 022008

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
Wipers will come on by themselves at high speeds distracting the operation on the vehicle. Attempts to fix problem were unsuccessful.

- Somerdale, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Jan 271999

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Purchased F150 in June 1998. 8/98 had minior electrical problem - fan would not shut off when key turned off. In 9/98 lost speedometer, tachometer, could hear relays clicking. 10/98 replaced main fuse box due to arching between ternminals. 1/99 lost speedometer/tachometer/4 wheel drive switch, could hear relays in dash again. 1/99 replaced main switch box again due to arching between ternminals. 3/99 ocassional problem with windshield washer switch. They had no idea what caused the problem, if it was resolved, etc, but indicated the normal supply channel was out of the part.

- Carlisle, PA, USA

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