1996 Ford F150 Eddie Bauer review from North America
"It is my opinion that this pick-up truck was built to last and it has served me well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front fuel pump went bad around 119,000 miles.
Stabilizer bar bushing went bad around 120,000 miles. U-joints went bad about 129,000 miles. Gave it a tune up at 129,000 miles. Plugs on front of top of motor started leaking anti-freeze on to fuel inject box causing sluggishness and poor mileage around 256,000 miles. It is just no need wheel alignment, heater core and main seal is leaking at 268,000 plus miles.
General comments?
This is the first vehicle I have owned with less than $2,000.00 maintainence, and I have owned it for 8 years.
It is also the first vehicle I have gotten to enjoy for 4 years with out payments.
The seats have lumbar support at the touch of a button.
The A/C still works great. The power windows still work great.
The lighter still works great.
Cruise control works great.
Windshield washer and wipers work great.
Remotes for door locks work great after 8 years of owning vehicle and have never replaced a battery for them.
Both gas tanks work great.
It is time for a new vehicle though, and it is my desire to find a pick up truck that will service me as well as this one has.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 268000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2006 |