1991 Ford F150 XLT Lariat review from North America
"A great truck to rack up the miles on and work to death, provided you know a good alignment shop"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced 7 alternators due to voltage regulator failures
Replaced 2 steering boxes due to seal leaks
Replaced front coils springs due to inability to align front end
Replaced all ball joints
Performed front-end alignment 15 times
Replaced power steering pump
Replaced power window motor
replaced power door lock
replaced leaky heater core.
General comments?
The 4.9 L six is the best engine ford ever produced, and has been perfect. The truck is a really dependable vehicle, with the exception of the twin-traction beam front-end, which is difficult to keep aligned and causes excessive tire wear. All other fixes were minor and relatively inexpensive. A great truck to rack up the miles on and work to death.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 9th March, 2004 |