2001 Ford F150 xlt /supercrew /2wd. review from North America
"1st ford. was chevy-man. its OK. not as good as the hype!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Routinely washed the engine, shorted out 5 ignitions coils!! (what, you can't wash an engine???) I used an engine wash system, very low water pressure. drivers door window & door lock plastic trim broke. cd player skips after playing cd's for awhile. I guess it gets hot?
General comments?
Overall a good truck. ride seems a little too stiff/sharp over rough roads. if engine gets wet, it shorts out the ignition coils! that sucked!! 4.6ltr. engine seems under powered. should have minimum 5.0ltr. 5.4ltr. option gets 10mpg., in town!! mine gets 12-13. one would think that with todays technology, ford could squeeze out 17mpg. in town. front seat comfort is OK. chevrolet's truck seats are overall, pretty good more comfy. plenty of room in the rear! kids love that! rear doors are very wide and easy in & out. bright red paint still looks brand new at 62,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 ltr. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2002 |