1991 Ford F150 Custom review from North America
"Reliable workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor emision components had failed that caused the truck to run bad.
The cab corners had to be repainted this last year due to rust.
The thermostat, alternator and transmission pan gasket were replaced.
The rear springs are starting to show wear, but that's probably my own fault (I keep a Jayco pop-up camper that weighs 1000 lbs in the bed year round and run it over some of the roughest roads in Alaska).
Routine maintenance, brakes, shocks, replaced once.
General comments?
Overall the truck has been pretty reliable, much more so then my previous Ford Ranger. It's too bad Ford has discontinued the 300 C.I. six cylinder.
It has a lot of low end pulling power up the hills with my camper on the back and it's pretty easy on gas, even with the four wheel drive. Parts for it are not that expensive.
The automatic transmission with over-drive has worked fine with two fluid changes since new.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9 L Straight Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger '84 |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2001 |