1998 Ford F150 XLT Off Road 4X4 review from North America
"Buy something older, they built them better back then"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes replaced twice on front-end.
Door ajar light always stays on.
Overhead light stays on.
Ford installed alarm system malfunctions.
Windshield wipers and fluid intermittently come on.
Gas mileage no where near EPA standards. Truck gets 7.5 miles per gallon. (on highway)
Truck was getting 16 on highway, but over time fell to 7.5. The truck since has been given the full treatment to bring it back alive nothing works.
Spark plugs
Coils over each cylinder
Fuel filter
Positive crankcase ventilation valve (PVC)
Oxygen sensors (O2)
Mass air flow sensor (MAF)
Generation II K&N air filter system
Tornado
Dual exhaust.
Door or window sounds like one is always open.
Four transmissions. (E4OD)
Drivers side mirror rattles.
General comments?
This truck is always getting something fixed every two weeks. Truck looks nice with lot of add-ons It has little power for passing. The seats are buckets and are very comfortable. The engine drinks gas and the performance is never there. It also has nice 17" wheels and tires, but nobody seem to build a tire for them other that street tires.
This truck lives in Anchorage, Alaska and I would rather drive something older that runs and doesn't break, than drive a truck that looks beautiful sitting in my mechanics' parking lot broken.
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| I used to have faith in Ford trucks, but now I am not so sure |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.4 triton V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2002 |