1994 Ford F150 XLT review from North America
"A good basic truck with a weak transmission"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought it used with an exhaust leak, bad shocks, brakes and a set of worn tires. Driver's seat was flat, but overall good interior.
General comments?
A good product that I have driven to Alaska up the Alcan twice.
The truck is smooth and very good on the freeway, but not a serious off-road truck. But, I am able to pull my boat out of most of the gravel bar rivers of the north coast.
Transmission is weakest part of the truck with the 470/WOD. I have installed a second transmission cooler with a spin on filter and a gauge and does not run cooler.
Tires, brakes and shocks last about five years each. All come due about the same time for about $1,200. Still a great truck and fun to drive.
After rebuilding the drivers seat, its a lot nicer to drive in the mountains.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 - 302 CI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 196500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2002 |