1989 Ford F150 XLT Lariat review from North America
"Decent vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A lot...
All within the past 10K... alternator, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, driver side power window motor, radiator and some more little stuff. Oh, drive shaft came off!
Lots of electrical problems, but they were my fault b/c I messed up the compact disc player installation.
General comments?
Overall I love my truck. When it goes its tough, the 4WD kicks, but, and I've only been stuck twice, and that was in a ditch, and in a 3 foot deep mud hole where I bottomed out. I took off all my piping after the second catalytic converter and this guy rumbles!
Acceleration sucks, but you gotta trade something for raw power (I pulled our tractor out of the ditch once in 4 low).
I have a 5th leaf spring in the back so the back rides high, and I can hold extra loads. Defineately a good thing to have.
Overall, when this runs, which it will for about 4 weeks before something goes, I love this truck. Overall its great, and I'm a little hard on it around the house and mud, so take that into consideration too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 302 cu. in. Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2002 |