I have decided that Im going to get rid of my 99 F-150 lariat. I have too many problems with it. It has been to the dealer 7 times in one year, and needs to go back again. It only has 20,000 miles. I had a 98 F-150 that I no problems with. I'm just going to take it to Carmax and sell it to make it somebody else's problem. I'll just drive my 10 year old car.


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99 Lariat 5.4 style side, Gibson exhaust, Bilstien shocks, 4WD spoiler with fog lights, upgraded audio system, Donelley rear view mirror,extang tonneau,hellwig rear sway bar,bug shiled,SuperChip

 

scott, I read about the belt tensioner pulley and the mirrors, are there other problems you haven't mentioned (8 trips to the dealer)?
I have a 99 Lariat (23k) and was wondering if I'm in denial.

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1999 F-150 Lariat 4x2
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55LS
Dark Toreador Red/Gold
VentShades
Tow Pkg
Line-X

 

Well yes I have had the drivers seat replaced and the steering wheel also. I just feel so beat up about the whole thing. The dealer as no clue what to do now with the noise comming back again.

Scott

 

Hey Scot,

I am originally from just down the road from you in Carrollton. I am getting rid of my F-150 too. Must be a northwestern Ga. thing. Sorry to hear about your problems. I had some minor problems with mine but I need a cargo van now. Good luck.

[This message has been edited by seacrow (edited 08-24-2000).]

 

That is too bad about the F150, but I am in the same boat as what you are. My 99 F150 has been in the shop a total of 27 days in 9 months time....started with the oil leak on passenger side head, then new engine, new transmission, and various other things that have went wrong....I am glad to know that it isn't just me that got a bad truck....but I still want a Ford....Never have anything else other than maybe a Jeep...but then agian is there anything other than a Jeep or Ford?

 

I hated that this had to come to this. I don't even know what I'll buy to replace it.

 

Just break out of that GAS engine thinking and buy a Diesel A powerstroke diesel to be precise

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate)

 

I thought about that but a diesel truck is more than I really need. The up front cost is very high too. I think im going to stick with what I have now, maybe another Mustang.

 

Just as long as its another Ford product, youll be ok