Right after I got the F-150 the starter went. ($250.00).
Then, on a long trip (1600 km) from Winnipeg to Minneapolis, the housing behind the water pump had a crack in it. (I didn't know this). Repair cost: $260 US (replaced water pump).
Transmission repair (leaking fluid at Torque converter) - 100,000 KM Cost: $990 dollars. (It leaked every time it would sit after running). Basic replace of torque converter. Mechanic said "This happens on all Ford Electronic Overdrive transmissions".
New tires (normal), new brakes (normal wear). Several manual fixes to the cracked seal behind the water pump (I could not afford the costs to replace the housing). So I baby'd it.
The front fuel tank was impossible to fill in Canada (kept burping up). But it worked great in the US because many stations there use "vacuum pumps" in their gas stations. They suck the air out of the tank while filling. Canada ones don't do that. : (
It was a nice truck over all, but the reliability was starting to get to me ($$). And, the hungry V-8 engine was very thirsty! 30.00 in gas every 4 days. Wow!
The truck drives, well, like a damn truck. I grew up driving them so I expected a 'so-so' ride on a bench seat. I loved the over drive. It would never jump out of O/D even going UP a hill and loaded!
I miss it. But I don't miss the repair issues and the high cost of gasoline consumption.
-CS.
All of the reasons that you listed are exactly why you don't, but from Ford. Next time go with something not made in America, such as a Toyota.
Actually, I would consider a 2005 Ford F150 over a Toyota Tundra any day. The truck is solid and works.
-CS.
Looking back at my 2004 comments... I would not buy another truck at this time. I spent too many years driving them. I have driven quite a few sports cars and even some regular "imports". I love German cars. Anyway, my original comments ring the same... now that gas is 1.10 per liter (Canadian), I am grateful I got rid of it.
Stoneman / CS.
Yes; but now gasoline is cheaper.
Where in the world would you pay 250 to get a starter replaced? That's way too much, I think your mechanic was ripping you off big time. Labor is so simple for a starter. 15 minute job. Look for other mechanics. 250 with starter included is high.
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