1979 Ford F150 Custom review from North America
"Great truck that's impossible to kill"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replaced at 170000 kms.
Reverse lights no longer work
Rusting bad behind rear wheels
Constant antifreeze leak around one of the water pump bolts.
Heater sliding control for defrost and foot heat is busted.
General comments?
This is a great truck. It runs on propane so it runs so quiet and clean. You can barely notice it running when it's idling.
Replaced the transmission fluid for the first time last summer. Solid transmission and engine!
Only complaints is I wish I had a posi-rear end. It gets stuck so easily in the winter.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 on propane Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 177000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2004 |