1995 Ford F150 XLT review from North America
"The 92-96 Ford pickups with the 4.9L are probably the best work trucks ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Other than normal wear items, nothing.
The ball joints will need to be replaced soon, and the center bearing for the drive shaft howls when cold, so I'll replace that too.
The ignition key switch is starting to stick, which is a common problem with these trucks. I use this truck as a commuter and work truck, and it has never left me stranded.
General comments?
If you need a pickup truck, this one is hard to beat. The 4.9 six is a great truck motor with a lot of low end power and seems to be good for over 250,000 miles. The ride and handling are good for a truck.
The heater and A/C work great. The extended cab is very handy for cargo and pets.
The truck still looks good and drives very well for its age and miles. I do a lot of the servicing, and it is easy to work on.
My only complaint is with the gear ratios in the 5 speed manual transmission. The reverse gear is too high with the 3.08 axle ratio.
This truck is one of the best 2 wheel drive trucks for driving in the snow. I do have real snow tires on the rear, and I fill both fuel tanks when it's going to snow.
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| Fair to poor |
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| Bland, durable, reliable, functional; everything a guy like me needs |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 195000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2009 |