9.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,100 miles

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problem #1

Jul 292003

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,100 miles
On Ford harley davidson edition F-150 pickups, the brake pedal is stainless steel with rubber strips for traction. While they are very nice looking, they have a serious design flaw. These strips tear off very easily and quickly leaving a polished, stainless steel brake pedal. This is very slippery, especially when the least bit wet. It presents a serious safety hazard - foot sliding off while stopping, while sitting at a traffic light, etc. My truck had the problem at 2100 miles, replaced the pedals at 5000 miles and the new pedals were tearing again with a week. I am a member of the harley truck club (www.nhtoc.com) and the problem is widespread.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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