1997 Ford F150 LTX review from North America
"Would buy again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gasket around the windshield leaked, causing water to drip onto the fuse panel and GEM module. Both were replaced. 205,000km.
Windshield wiper motor replaced at approx 230,000.
Alternator replaced 240,000.
Replaced pittman arm.
General comments?
Overall I am pleased with the performance of the truck. It has a very comfortable ride. Most of the Kms. are highway, but truck is used in the construction industry and therefore is driven on rough terrain frequently.
With the exception of a few problems, most of the maintenance has been normal maintenance such as brakes, tune ups, oil changes, etc.
Payload capacity is great. I have hauled 1 ton of sand over 200kms with no problems. You certainly could feel it.
Truck has great styling and seems current even at 11 years old.
Body is in great shape. There are no rust spots even with the road salt exposure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2008 |