1995 Ford F150 XL review from North America
"Fair to poor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Automatic hub failed at 50,000 miles.
2. both gas tanks required leak repair 60,000 miles.
3. engine oil pan leaking 40,000 miles replaced at 70,000 miles (rusted).
4. exhaust system hanger's failed.
5. drive shaft carrier bearing failed.
(no grease fitting)
6. u-joints failed (no grease fitting)
7. rear spring failed.80,000 miles.
8. gas tank's failed required replacement 120,000 miles.
9. bolt on spare tire hanger failed the first time I needed the spare. (the only time)!
10. failed ball-joint (no grease fitting).
11. water leak on windshield (dealer adjusted door).
12. door hinges failed (I wonder if this has anything to do with the aforementioned problem).
13. second automatic 4x4 hub failed 120,000 miles.
14. heat shield for exhaust system rusted out, or fell off.
15. brake lining fell of pads destroyed
rotor.
16. throttle position sensor (pot),(EGR) valve, (EGR) tube, all failed.
17. cargo box cross members rusted out where they bolted to truck frame.
18. truck repairs cost the insurance co.$2200,00 when a deer ran into the side of the cab. (cab has rusted out at the point)
General comments?
Other than the above problems it's a good truck.
Handles A small goose-neck trailer well. (truck has factory extra weight, and trailer package's).
The addition of a few grease fittings, and better fuel tanks, and oil pan this
would be a super truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1200000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2004 |