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Aimee
As a comparison, I drove my 1985 and my 1994 F150's for 152K and 204K miles respectively and never had a single electric window problem with either. I have seen a lot of complaints about this problem on auto web sites and my Ford dealer service and parts staff admit there is a high failure rate on these regulators. Ford should issue a recall on these regulators and reimburse the costs paid by those of us who have had to replace them already. If not there should be a class action law suit filed!
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Bob237
The dealeres were very surprised.
Bob
I have a 1999 F-150 5.4L v8 with a 4r100 transmission, and I need to know which is the transmission return line from the radiator in order to install an aux. cooler. Its important that its a 1999 because I've been told that new f150's have a different setup from the 1999. I've tried touching the lines after start up with little luck on feeling which one is hotter. If you have a 1999 f150 with a aux cooler or you know this answer I appreciate your help.
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I've found a truck that I like but wanted to get everyone's opinion.
I found an 04 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat with 96k miles. If I bought it, I'd have to finance it 4 years to get the payment I want. Is that too many miles for it to still be reliable? I don't want to buy it and then start dealing with all kinds of problems because of the mileage.
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Joe
One of the wheel well accents is cracked, and the tubing under the running boards is rusted out and needs replacing. I am wondering where to look for replacement parts or, alternately if all of this is aftermarket, whether to look to repair or remove and replace.
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Tom
When I turn on the headlights, the dash lights fail to come on. Night driving is difficult because the lights don't work so the driver cannot see the gauges nor the speedometer. I have tried to clean the light switch but this didn't do anything. Does anyone have an idea of what the problem is?
Second, the door alarm sounds whenever the driver's door is opened. If the key is in the ignition or the lights are left on, the alarm should sound. But when the key is in my pocket, just opening the door sets off the alarm. Pressing the steering shaft enclosure will temporarily stop the alarm but after a few seconds the alarm again sounds. Does anyone know what the problem is?
I have heard that the light switch problem is a common problem for the F-150. Is this true?
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Allen
I will try to post complain at Better business bureau and if they will get enough complains will start to investigate. I feel it is not safe to drive this car and it is so unfair what you buying a car only to drive up to 150000 miles and when it is over ƒ¼((( I hope if someone has similar issues will complain at the better business bureau too.
The mechanic is now suggesting that the tires on the front of the vehicle are causing the rear to shake. I am not a rocket scientist, but something about that logic does not wash. I respectfully disagree.
I was very disappointed that Ford had nothing on their records for a problem that is less than uncommon. A call to Ford did not give me any confidence that the issue will be resolved without randomly throwing money at the dealer so he can continue to either keep guessing or skillfully playing me like a fiddle, I cannot tell which path he is on. I hope the former.
This is very frustrating. I have been in IT for 15 years, Microsoft plays the same game. They release products with bugs which leads to hundreds of complaints that somehow, if not magically, Microsoft is not aware of.
I spoke with another mechanic that I trust. He owns a shop that focuses primarily on the high-end vehicles (e.g. A Ferrari was perched on his lift when I stopped in at his garage). He immediately shared a story of a friend that had the same vehicle with the same problem. After the tire rotation/balancing route, he changed the U-joints and had the drive shaft professionally balanced. All to no avail, the owner rid himself of the vehicle.
A pointer to a sure solution would be much appreciated. This dollars are coming out of my pocket to fix this. The game of randomly throwing money is not an acceptable solution.
Looking at a 99 F150 with 132k. Dealer says transmission was rebuilt. We test drove it and found that the needle doesn't line up with the letters (R,D,1, 2, etc). When we got back he said that was just from sitting cold, that the rubber band gets stiff (we're up here in Massachusetts). Same with slight vibration we felt- he said that was from the tires sitting cold but that after 5 miles the tires warm up and vibration goes away. It's a beautiful truck, but the price seems low....originally asking $2500. Too good to be true?
The indicator being off the letters was a result of thew transmission reinstallation and the mechanic not double-checking the shifter linkage with the indicator... it can be readjusted. Has nothing to do with sitting. The tires could cause such a vibration, but if the rest of the truck seems ok, get fresh shoes on it as soon as you can, along with an alignment.
I posted this under it's own thread ( F 150 Frame Failing ) for input from other F 150 owners who may have experienced the same problem. Jim I purchased a Ford F 150 - 4wd - std transmission - manual hubs, new, in 1995. I ordered the 4.9 ( 300 cu in ) in line 6 cylinder engine. I was well aware of the engines track record; and the availability of the 4.9 liter in line 6 was the very reason I made the purchase. A brutally powerful engine - reasonable gas mileage - incredibly dependable ( does not know the meaning of the word "quit" ). One major tune up in 15 years, Every previous diagnostic showed all codes in order. ( PLATINUM PLUGS ). Problem is, now, at just over 100,000 miles ( little more than a break in period for that engine ) , the frame & undercarriage is failing. What good is owning a truck with a drive train that can hit up to 500,000 miles when it's sitting on a frame that is ready to break in half at 100,000 miles. I can only make an educated guess, that Ford contracted different rolling mills to manufacture the F 150 frames, and some used different alloys that were more inclined to rust & decay. I have seen ( in my area of PA ) F 150s ( identical design ) 8 & 10 years older than mine with frames still in very good condition. I have been in contact with Ford, and hopefully, the problem will be resolved. Footnote: Why the 4.9 engine was discontinued is beyond me - all I can come up with is, they don't wear out - and if they don't wear our - the truck will not be traded in. Just me. Jim
Has anyone ever checked the rear wheel alignment on this truck?