1979 Ford F150 review from North America
"A great truck to have, if you need to carry a load"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission and heater coil gave out at 73,000 miles.
Minor power steering and oil leaks since I had it.
Front gas tank's gage hasn't worked since I had it.
Water pump gave out at 70,000 miles.
General comments?
If you're a tall man like me, this truck is for you plenty of leg room. Seats could be a little more comfortable. Overall the truck has handled good for me. If speed is what your looking for its not a fast truck, but defenitly can carry a load. My grandpa used this truck to carry around a ton every weekend to the flea market since he bought it at the dealership. The mileage is one downfall for me. It only gets around 13 miles/gal city driving and 17 miles/gal hw driving. Defenitly a most get truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler LeBaron |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2004 |