1998 Ford F150 XLT review from North America
"My F-150 has been a very reliable and comfortable workhorse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The door sensor intermittently fails.
I had a check engine light indicating EGR "low flow"; replaced EGR valve, but problem persisted - eventually found carbon deposits in intake manifold, which when cleaned, resolved problem.
The only other maintenance has been oil changes, brakes (front only), and wiper blades.
General comments?
This vehicle has been a very reliable truck. I occasionally pull an 18.5 ft boat and have plenty of power in very hilly terrain. The mileage with city/highway mix is around 16+ but get 19-20 on the highway. I am still on two of my original tires! The truck handles great, and provides a very comfortable ride, while also easily handling an occasional load of topsoil.
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| I used to have faith in Ford trucks, but now I am not so sure |
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| I can only hope the later models were better |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |