1979 Ford F150 XLT Custom Explorer review from North America
"Built Ford Tough"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brake cylinders on the rear have frozen up. The universal joints have worn out. The valve cover gaskets have leaked.
General comments?
This has been a very good truck. It has had some of the common problems for a truck of its age, but it is a very reliable truck and has been driven all over the south eastern part of the United States. It is not the fastest truck, or is it the best handling truck, but it is a very good all around truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 H.O. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 279000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2003 |