I've got a 99 F150 XLT 4x4 4.6L. I currently have about 170,000km on the
clock (guess that would be about 105,000 miles or so). Mine still runs
pretty close to new condition and I use it for truck stuff. I haul loads of
manure, firewood, etc. with it so I have had some pretty good loads on at
times. I've only had a minor number of problems with mine over the years.
The first problem were the door cracks which got fixed under warranty. If
you are not familiar with the door crack issue I am sure you can find lots
of info on the net or I can go into detail if you ask. The second problem
was the rear bushing backed itself out of my transfer case which resulted
in a very loose rear driveshaft. Ford told me to go #$@#2R# myself since it
wasn't their fault so I had to get the transfer case and driveshaft rebuilt
at my cost (ended up being $999.20 Canadian which was better than the $4500
for a new transfer case plus $800 for a new driveshaft from Ford). There is
a TSB out there which covers the rear bushing backing out of the
transmission of the 99 F150 4x2 and the Crown Victoria and the rear bushing
backing out of the transfer case of the 4-wheel drive Windstar van but Ford
didn't want to hear about my problem. A friend of mine has a 99 F150 4x2
and he had his driveshaft checked and his was ok so yours will probably be
ok too but you may want the mechanic to give it an extra look just in case.
If you want a copy of the TSB for that let me know and I'll send you a
copy. My third problem was an digital odometer display that would blank out
interrmittently when it felt like it. This is a common problem which is the
result of cracked solder joints on the back on the console. The fix is very
easy and a fellow did a detailed step-by-step with pictures and all which
can be found at
www.fordf150.net. My final problem involved my windshield
wipers. They would come on all by themselves and give a wipe or two and
then stop. There is also a TSB out about this which involves replacing the
multifunction switch (which costs about $113.00 Canadian). Since I am an
electronics tech I figured I would take a crack at checking my switch out
myself and see if there was something I could do. I ended up popping the
little dome covering off the end of the wiper switch and inside there I saw
there was a grease or some sort of lubricant used to keep things moving
smoothly. I know that grease can change its conductive properties over time
so I used a Q-Tip and wiped the grease out of that area. The wipers have
been fine ever since so I think I was right in that fix. Tierods (inner and
outer) got done around the 130,000km mark. Stabilizer linkages were done at
about the 155,00km mark. For my front brakes I am on my third set of pads
and second set of rotors. The rear brakes are still original and look
almost new. The complete exhaust system is still original. The final thing
is the cruise control recall which should be fixed very soon.
Anyway, that is pretty well everything I can think of about my truck.
Overall you can see it hasn't been bad at all.
Cheers,
Lawrence
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