Ford F-150 Change Vehicle

"Brake warning light constantly illuminated,. The ABS module had to be replaced. It was an expensive repair, and it took four days, (analyze the problem; order the part; and installation). Repaired at Ford dealer and cost was over $1,200"

"Speed sensor in Lt/front wheel went out - setting off ABS warning light. When sensor replaced, problem solved. In shop 3-days waiting for part. But was given FREE rental car"

"caliper sticking causing heat and "burning" smell"

"Axle had to be repaired. Some kind of seal leaked and it ruined the brake pad and rotor too. Both had to be replaced"

"The steering hubs would not lock into 4WD. Solved problem by installing new transfer case motor"

"FRONT WHEELS WENT INTO 4WR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. $2,000 DANAGE TO GEARS"

"The front seal failed allowing the Freon to escape"

"Air conditioning runs for less than ten minutes then blows hot air only"

"fan motor died, was replaced"

"Catalytic converters stopped up. Expensive to replace. 4 converters on the truck!"

"O2 sensor"

"In a nutshell, the fuel gauge has NEVER worked. When taken in to get it fixed over the years they denied any problem. Upon investigation, this is not a rare problem. We have talked with other owners with similar results. Oh well with all of it's problems we use it as a farm vehicle. Not trustworthy as a major transportation source"

"Cam phaser"

"lifters tapping"

"First of all I have had this vehicle since new in Jan. 2004. I have religiously done the recommended maintenance through my local Ford dealership. Have complete vehicle maintenance history on dealership computer spreadsheets. Had two successive incidents of engine overheat and radiator hose blowing off the coupling and spewing coolant throughout the engine compartment. Had dealer check the radiator, water pump and thermostat and then changed to new coolant. A week later the same thing happened"

"It needed to be replaced"

"Catalytic converter failed and had to be replaced. A month later a second converter failed. Didn't know I had two converters. Very very expensive repair. Had it repaired at Ford dealership. Found out later I could have saved more than $1500 elsewhere"

"Muffler / tail pipe rusted through"

"power stearing lines rusted out"

"Had to replace power steering hose rubbing on frame wore a hole into pressure hose"

"This was routine work considering the age and mileage of the truck"

"Transmission cooler and lines developed leaks which led to transmission failure"

"Would not go into reverse. Warranty repair work was done based on a 3 year ago transmission rebuild with a 5 year purchased warranty, and the front housing was replaced at no charge"

"this was related to the transmission failure"

"All pullies had to be replaced because they were falling apart,also the c belt"

"cam phaser"

"Overhead cam shaft noisy"

"Due to design it is a major undertaking to change plugs not to mention unreasonable coast. Ford should really be ashamed. This is NOT the only area Fords designs, wether intention or not, greatly increases coast and limits choice of service providers. Not the Automotive stability and value that Ford once was"

"Needed new plugs"

"Ford cant get them out without breaking them and as a result part of the ceramic gets in the combustion chamber. Expensive to replace $700 plus. Truck started using oil after replacement. Suspect the rings were damaged with spark plug change"

"Constantly drips water and oil slowly"

"Rear cab outside light gasket leaked causing water to enter cab and rot out cab corner on drivers side"

"General failure of seals allowing water to migrate into the carpet areas and become moldy"

"CD player would discharge the battery. Just disconnected it"

"With blank screen, the OEM radio/CD player also drained the battery. Replaced with refurb Kenwood unit from Crutchfield and added backup camera"

"Previous narrative included this info"