1979 Ford F150 XLT RWD 5-speed review from North America
"Best handling truck I have ever driven"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Recalls...
There is a stress crack in the doors that is actually a recall, but Ford likes to keep it under their hats. They don't know what to do about it. I had sticky door ajar switches but I fixed them with WD-40.
Check Engine light turns on whenever the engine gets wet. Not a big deal.
The doors are built very poorly.
NEEDS a traction lock differential.
NEEDS a rear sway bar to eliminate wheel hop.
Air filter's dirty and I don't wanna change it.
General comments?
This truck is great on gas, has LOADS of torque for a V6, corners like a demon, and it's my favorite color.
The RWD manual transmission XLT's are very low to the ground and have very rigid suspension, I can't believe how well it handles on turns, it's great.
Tip: Don't let the guys at fast service stations set your tire pressure at 32 PSI, it will cause the tires to start chopping. Fill the tires to the recommended inflation pressure that is posted on the tire, don't listen to the lube guys.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 V6 SPI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2001 |