1997 Ford F150 XLT review from North America
"Dollar for dollar, the FORD is a good value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pinion seal on transfer case has a slight leak, haven't fixed yet. Not sure how expensive this will be?
For a 1997 model, there appears to be a little to much rust on the under carriage to please me.
General comments?
I recently purchased this vehicle it is my 4th truck and is my 1st FORD. After doing little research on the internet, I was at first a little worried about going with the 4.6L V8. After having drove it for just over 1 month now I have to say the truck has plenty of power and comfort. Comparable to other trucks of its size the gas mileage is decent, with my experiences coming in around 14-16MPG. My Silverado had a 350 engine with auto tranny, it had a little more power, but was also much more expensive to operate.
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| 1996 - F150 XL 4.9 (300) 6 cylinder This truck is a very reliable workhorse |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2002 |