1997 Ford F150 XL review from North America
"Ford Garbage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lug nuts recalled in first year of ownership.
Seats wearing badly in second year.
Front end squeaks when turning steering wheel, lube for life garbage not working!
Air conditioning compressor went just in time for summer in 2004. $800.
Wheel alignment went, costs double to align than other vehicles. $300.
Check engine light on continuously since 2003. Dealer replaced many parts, $385, still on. Failed NY inspection in 2004 but got waiver. They tried to fix it again, can't find problem, they want to replace engine computer, $500 repair! No way!
A shaft or metal rod in steering column broke, $75 part, $450 labor! Will be starting with a screw driver until ready to junk it!
Alternator went, $400 repair.
Truck now makes noise from left front end when traveling over bumps. Not worth even looking into fixing at this stage.
General comments?
This vehicle is used for highway driving, tows a boat twice a year to a nearby launch where docked. I'd hate to think what it would be like if it was used as a real work truck!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 TRITON Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco II |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2005 |