1982 Ford F150 XL review from North America
"Perfect for the red neck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front axle was always "clunking"
and "clicked" when I turned.
It had low oil pressure and lifters
always made noise starting at 3000 rpm.
The auto-choke stuck closet.
The shifter came out of the transmission
a few times.
The body's on these trucks are like beer
cans and can be dented with no efort.
The power steering was making the
classic ford whine every time I turned.
General comments?
Despite the flaws, this truck was the toughest and most durable truck ever
made by human hands. It never got stuck.
It won the local tough truck wars twice
and the engine could rev up very fast and take on any old beater in the area.
It also made the occasional trip to the
fishing hole and to the store. I wish i
never sold that truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9L I-6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2002 |