1989 Ford F150 Custom review from North America

I have had a constant problem with it stalling intermittently at stop signs ever since I have owned it and many mechanics including Ford dealer shops have been unable to correct it successfully. This is the most annoying and perplexing problem I have had with this vehicle.

Both the exhaust manifolds have cracked and required replacement at about 160000km.

I also had a cracked head and a burnt valve requiring upper engine overhaul at 160000 km.

I have replace ball joints twice and done two complete brake jobs.

I have had to replace the Plenum intake manifold gasket at 140000km.

I have replaced the alternator regularly about every 40000km which has been most annoying.

I have had to replace the ignition switch twice, once on a recall and later because of a failure.

I had to replace the oil pan gasket at 175,000km.

I have had problems with the paint peeling off the primer coat as long as I have owned it.

I replaced a clutch at 180000km.

I replaced a fan clutch at about 190000 km.

Despite this litany of problems, I am still endeared to this truck. It is very solid, takes a lot of abuse on rough roads and is a good trailer hauler when in good tune. It's performance was greatly enhanced with a change to high performance ignition wires and an MSD Ignition System. It does not rust despite the paint problems and I do not have a single rattle in it despite the high mileage.

Gas mileage never exceeds 17 mpg.

Interior is still very good despite very little care.