1998 Ford F150 XLT 4.6 Liter V8 from North America

Summary:

I can describe it in one word - excellent

Faults:

Not anything really, just maintenance things. Probably the biggest was replacing spark plugs recently.

General Comments:

I LOVE this truck. No, I am in love with it. This was my first vehicle and I don't want to ever part with it. I haven't had any trouble out of it and I feel very safe in it as well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th March, 2006

1998 Ford F150 XLT 4.6 Triton V8 from North America

Summary:

F-150 is duh truck

Faults:

Nothing major!

Replaced battery, Air filter, The dual exhaust someone installed rusted and fell (got 1 pipe now) and ummmm engine light is on and off due to gas cap... AWSOME AWSOME truck GET FORD!!!

General Comments:

I love it, has tons of power, sounds great, radio is great, everything is just great, the paint job is still perfect even for 7 years, AWSOME TRUCK, I own a 95 taurus and it is a AWSOME car to, has few quirks, bot nothing major, FORD RULES!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 2005

29th Oct 2005, 12:15

You spelled awesome wrong.

1998 Ford F150 XLT Supercab 4.6 from North America

Summary:

Very reliable truck that gets decent mileage

Faults:

Replaced ring gear at 100,000km - due to lots of towing that was hard on a low ratio rear end - dealer replaced for cost.

Replaced oxygen sensor at 100,000km.

Paint on doors and tailgate started to peel where the skins are put together, apparently a problem with this model year. Dealer fixed for free.

General Comments:

Put almost 300,000 km with no breakdowns.

The truck had a few problems, but nothing major and was still running good when I sold.

Got good mileage 700 - 800 km per tank which was excellent - this was mainly due to a 3.06 ratio rear end.

Lacked a little power when towing, but was adequate.

Could have used a little more room in the back seat!

I replaced this vehicle with a 2003 super crew which I enjoy even more.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th May, 2005

1998 Ford F150 XLT Ext. Cab 5.4 Triton from North America

Summary:

I would buy this truck again!

Faults:

I have had very few problems with this truck.

Had to change the front brake pads around 75,000 miles. It was a simple fix.

Occasionally in very cold weather the idle controller must stick causing the truck to not want to idle properly. If I rev the truck up a couple times when this occurs, the problem disappears.

The hood did not want to latch properly, but used some WD-40 to loosen the release mechanism under the hood and it works fine now.

General Comments:

This has been a great truck for me. I am a firefighter and have used it to respond to the fire station and this truck can move!

I have also pulled several heavily loaded trailers with this truck, and the truck has done well. Plenty of power.

The ride is great for a truck.

I would like if the truck got better gas mileage (who wouldn't), but 15+ mpg in town isn't too bad.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st January, 2005

1998 Ford F150 XLT 4.6 from North America

Summary:

Need to trade in before 100,000 miles

Faults:

Heater core went out at 125000 Extremely difficult to get to!!!

Lower ball-joints bad, No grease certs.

Interior light will not turn out, had to pull the fuse.

Brakes keep jerking even after complete overhual...

General Comments:

Overall it's an OK truck just has a lot of gremlins to fight.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 2nd September, 2004

1998 Ford F150 XLT 4.6 Lt Triton V8 from North America

Summary:

More than paid for itself

Faults:

The problems that I have encountered with my 4X4 extended cab truck have been virtually non-existent. I have replaced the battery twice and have gone through 2 sets of tires. I had a tie-rod break at about 110,000 miles and I have replaced the shocks and struts. I was told by my mechanic that I need to have new brake pads on the front, but the brakes on the back are still OK. I, like everyone else, have had a problem with my dome light. Mine just doesn"t work and spraying the latches with WD40 got rid of the door ajar light.

General Comments:

I have 141,500 miles on my truck and still feel very comfortable taking it on trips into Idaho's mountains or on long distance drives. I pull a flatbed trailer with 3 ATV'x on it into the back country and have yet to be disappointed or stranded. I thought that the truck that I owned before my F-150 was unbeatable, but if I get another 37,000 out of this truck before replacing the engine then I will have to relegate Toyotas to 2nd place. This is a great truck and now I expect this quality from Ford.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th July, 2004