1995 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 4x4 review from North America
"Overall, it's one tough truck for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil pan gasket leak (common problem).
Rusted out oil pan (common problem).
Transmission fluid leak.
Automatic locking front hubs went bad.
Rust at bottom of cab and over rear wheel-wells.
Oxygen sensor went bad (check engine light).
General comments?
I have had only one expensive problem with the truck, which was the oil pan replacement. Overall, I have been very happy with the truck for what I paid. The 302 V8 runs smoothly, and although this truck is a little underpowered, it gets reasonable gas mileage, and can still haul & pull the tough loads.
The automatic transmission has been problem free except for a fluid leak between the transmission and transfer case. I am much happier since I replaced the automatic hubs with manual hubs.
The ride is smooth for such a big truck, and the power steering and brakes work well. I have not had any electrical problems with the truck since I bought it.
Overall, this is one tough truck that has handled every big job I've thrown at it. Even with the mechanical problems I've encountered, I fully expect to get 150k-200k miles from it without any more major problems.
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| Bland, durable, reliable, functional; everything a guy like me needs |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2002 |