10.0

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

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problem #17

Sep 191999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. Owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. Vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with RPM gauge fluctuating up/down. Consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. Rear brakes experienced grinding, dealer applied a silencer to the front and rear brake pads. Consumer has experienced several problems with the A/C and heater, problems still exists. Vehicle uses a lot of gas, idles rough and experiences small hesitation upon acceleration. Vehicle kicks into gear. Vehicle drifts to the right, while driving at higher speeds, vehicle and steering wheel vibrate. Driver side rear view mirror rattles when closing door, when everything is closed there is an outside noise, dealer resealed the windshield. When turning on the lights, the clock and A/C are delayed. There is a whining noise when turning steering wheel. Window control buttons stick at times, dealer replaced the window switch.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Sep 082000

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer stateed that the wheel locks up while braking also, the brake pedal, drum, rotors and pads were failed and replaced.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #15

Feb 152002

F-150

  • miles
Consumer states the vehicle would pull hard to the left when brake are applied. Manufacturer was notified. Nlm

- Niles, MN, USA

problem #14

Sep 082000

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer stateed that the wheel locks up while braking also, the brake pedal, drum, rotors and pads were failed and replaced.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #13

Oct 232001

F-150

  • miles
When traveling about 65mph on highway vehicle shakes and vibrates. Brakes are defective and hold a little. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #12

Sep 122001

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal failure, no advance warning of the problem, failure then to rear resulting in pedal going to floor.

- Stacy, MN, USA

problem #11

Jun 292001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying brakes brake pedal went to the floor without any warning, causing a collision with a parked vehicle. Insurance company was notified, and informed consumer to make this report with NHTSA. Consumer states steering was pulling to the right while driving and also states that insurance did not investigate accident correctly.

- Manssas, VA, USA

problem #10

Oct 011999

F-150

  • miles
When putting on brakes pedal it would go have way to floor before truck would stop.

- Wyandotte, MI, USA

problem #9

Feb 272001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
At 25,000 miles brakes failed to stop vehicle. Has been in shop 3 times for same problem which was not resolved. Was informed front end needed to be redesigned. There was no corrective solution for brake failure.

- Dunlap, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 152000

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes had been vibrating, and dealer repaired them under warranty first time, second time was under protest. Presently, brakes are doing it again, and Ford will not help with problem. Consumer states it has only been 19000 miles after being fixed under warranty and the brake problem has come back again.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 242000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Brakes feel spongy and the pedal goes down to the floor. Nlm

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 242000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Brakes feel spongy and the pedal goes down to the floor. Nlm

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 081999

F-150

  • miles
Brakes began to grab, a tsb was issued stating the brake shoes needed to be replaced, after this repair the brakes still did not perform correctly and the dealer cannot remedy the problem.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #4

Aug 021999

F-150

  • miles
Brakes lock up during normal stopping.

- Grand Prai, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 021999

F-150

  • miles
Brakes lock up during normal stopping.

- Grand Prai, TX, USA

problem #2

May 031999

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Failed master cylinder replaced, however brake pedal still goes to the floor.

- Cranberyr, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 221999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
When applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, and vehicle did not stop. Dealer can't find the problem. ABS warning light still comes on.

- Jasper, TN, USA