1996 Ford F150 F150xl review from North America
"Ultimate full size pickup"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original tranny went at 155000.
Dealer replacement,35000mi 3yr went at 205000.
Rebuilt has 2 yr service center warranty.
Brakes every 40000.
Tire every year.
3 water pumps, sw fl.
3 radiators.
Rearend rebuild at 175.
$300 bench upholstery at 200.
%$*^n alternator plug on fire every other year.
Starter every year.
Run valvoline straight 40w (racing if you can get it)
300 engine runs great GREAT!
Tow package pulls off line.
5500lb truck 3000lb trailer 5500lb refuse 30degree incline at dump.
Gooseneck trailer 1500bd ft lumber 1100 miles twice.
17mpg no matter what.
8hrs a day service vehicle.
FORD TRUCKS.
General comments?
Excellent truck. Drove the dry canal bottoms on the Seminole reservation at 50.
Airborne several times.
Take median at high rate of speed.
Excellent braking.
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| Dependable, long-lasting, gas-guzzling dog |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2005 |