1997 Ford F150 XLT review from North America

In 1999, computer needed to be replaced.

The lighter stopped working.

There is an electrical shortage somewhere - sometimes my radio stations

are all deleted out of the auto-settings

and the windows will work without the key being in the ignition.

My windshield wiper fluid didn't work.

In 2000, tie rods and ball joints replaced - told them there was noise in the engine - wraping on cold start - they told me there was nothing wrong.

In 2001 - have brought this vehicle back approximately 8 times for noise in the front end/engine. October 2002 - every gasket in the motor replaced.

Still had front end noise - had another mechanic (other than the dealer) and I had a snapped shock on the left side and was missing the stabilizer linkage totally. Also was told when they did the motor I didn't need front brakes only rear - I needed front brakes badly - was 1/2 the reason why there was noise in the front end.

My point is, I love my truck, but the Ford Dealership repair people are either idiots, blind or both. I cannot imagine what could have happened had I lost control. The vehicle has obvious problems that any good mechanic should have seen. How do you miss a snapped shock and a missing front end piece???