1997 Ford F150 XLT review from North America
"A mechanics dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coolant seems to be leaking from oil cooler, or somewhere.
Bushings wore out and need replacing.
Door Ajar light stays on after shutting the door.
Is it me, or is the inside of my cab suppose to whistle over 50mph?
General comments?
This truck is very quick for being just a 6 cylinder, but there are hardly any performance parts for my V6. That blows!
The looks of the truck are very appealing to me since they came out with their new body style.
But looks won't keep the lemon running!
My prior vehicles were an '79 Cadillac, '78 Pontiac Trans Am (miss u!), and before my Ford, an '87 Camaro IROC Z28. Now looking back at these cars and seeing what is on my driveway now, I think to myself...
WHAT THE F**K WAS I THINKING!!!
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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? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2003 |