1997 Ford F150 4x4 4.2 V6
Summary:
I love this truck and would recommend one to anyone
Faults:
The Mazda transmission in this F-150 chipped a gear at around 100,000 miles. Other than that, I haven't had any problems.
General Comments:
I bought this truck used from a contractor that worked with it every day. He just bought a bigger truck. I have hauled every thing from tractors to motorcycles with this truck and never had a problem. The transmission locked up on it once and after taking it apart, I found that a chip off of one of the gears was the problem. It had well over 100,000 miles on it at the time. I still go four wheeling and use it for a work truck although it has over 150,000 miles on it. It still runs like a champ.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd March, 2004
22nd Feb 2004, 08:48
I own a 1997 Ford f-150 and have had numerous problems with it. Here is a brief list:
-Transmission $3,858 to get rebuilt at only 90,000Km
-Inner and outer tie rods (Almost causing serious accident)
-Rear axle seals
-O2 sensors (twice)
-Leaky rear Window
_Front Springs.
In My Opinion, Ford is not built Tough and I will never buy another Ford product again. Spend the extra money and, buy something better, but do yourself a favor and stay away from Ford.