1991 Ford F150 Custom review from North America
"The essence of reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After getting the truck when I was 16 from my dad, I drove it like any 16-year-old would, like I stole it! But since it was mine, I put in a gas tank, fuel pump, axle bearing, axle shaft, a couple sets of spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor (basic tune-up), transmission shift-fork due to power-shifting, engine oil pan, shocks, u-joints, ball joints, and a thermostat.
The body, being exposed to northern Indiana weather, has rusted through in several spots. The interior is faded, but is in good overall repair.
General comments?
This truck has been so abused by me and my father. I have taken it off-road several times, raced too many times, and have generally pushed the maintenance intervals. My father had the clutch smoking several times backing up wagons and trailers into our barn, but it hasn't burnt out yet. I can't keep a set of tires on it more than 20,000 miles because I just love hearing a tire beg for mercy and just press on the gas even harder. I've pulled a steel, two-horse trailer several thousand miles locally and it has done it without a problem.
I think the only thing that would make this truck perfect in my eye is if it were only 4 wheel drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9 Straight 6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 197394 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2003 |