My first post, so be patient:

I'm a long-time ford truck fan, but i've had so many problems with my 99 f-150, that i'm running out of patience. Since I bought the truck in July of 99, the GEM module had to be replaced, it has trouble starting sometimes, the transmission had to be completely replaced, the spare tire cable broke, and now the cadillated(?) converter had to be replaced. It also has a door crack. All of this in 1 year's time and under 30,000 miles. Did i just happen to get a bad truck off of the lot or has anyone else had this many probs with theirs?

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Maroon '99 F-150 XL

[This message has been edited by fgirl14 (edited 10-20-2000).]

 

Sounds like you got a lemon. As for the door crack, just about 75% of every 97-99 has one. Just one of those things.....I still love my F150, 60K miles and runnin strong.

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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 V8 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 2 KC 57 Series 5x7 100 watt long range lights, 10 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 2 Stainless, 4 black ( with 12 KC's, I come alive at night), Manik grill guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, personalized plates, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighter: JBA headers, superchip, 2 more Daylighters, 2 100 watt KC's, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com
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FGIRL,
Sorry to hear about your problems......maybe you wont have anymore after the last one...I have had mine for over 2 yrs and hasnt once been in the shop, no problems what so ever...22000 miles..What part of Texas are you from....Dave

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,Eagle polished wheels 16x10 w/Yokahama Geolandars 315/75/16s,all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift,3" spindles, 3" body lift=9 1/2 inches of lift.coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates, Superlift traction bars,Image tail light covers (painted).and it still fits in the garage, yeahhhhhh

San Antonio
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Fgirl14-
I am glad to see that I am not alone with truck problems on a 99 F150.
I have had the head gaskets replaced, a new engine, new transmission, #3 & #4 coil and plug go bad, door cracks, roof crack, rusty tailgate, plus some other things. Just thought that I would share that you are not the only one. I sent my thru the Dispute Board that Ford has, and they denied my claim to get the truck bought back....Really angry with Ford now.

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1999 F-150 4x4 Offroad, SuperCab, Prairie Harvest Gold, 5.4L Triton w/ K&N Air Filter, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Lund Headlight Covers, Lund Screenfront Grill Insert, Vent Visors, Smittybilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd w/ Hella 500 & 550 Driving lights, Access Roll-up Cover, Bedliner, Ford Reciever Hitch Cover, Taillight Covers, Bridgestone Dueler AT's

Future Mods: (No more, because of case pending with Ford for a buy back.. Now it is a lost cause with Ford
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I had to replace the Pitman Arm once, and then I drove it 40,000 more miles until today. The odometer is sitting at 70,150

Good Luck!

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'97 XLT SuperCab, Teal with lower Black. 4.6 V8, 3.55LS
Moderatly customized. One of a kind. Born 5/96

Modifications made: Tinted glass / Window ventvisors / 10 Disc changer / Dash painted to match 99 Lightning / White Faced Gauges / Expedition console / Painted to match Bug Shield / Expedition front bumper w/ lights / Lariat fender trim / STX wheels/tires / Billet Grill w/ Mustang emblem / Painted to match Tailgate handle / Superchip / Airaid filter kit / Dual exhaust / A.R.E. LSII / ASC Electric moonroof.



[This message has been edited by 97customXLT (edited 10-21-2000).]

 

To date I've had the limited slip clutches replaced, two coil-over-plugs replaced, transmission rebuilt, and torsion bar bracket bolts replaced, all covered under warranty. The LS, tranny, and bolts were probably caused by my off-roading, but really shouldn't be the reason. I have to tell you guys, I'm starting to learn more about the quality of products and workmanship that goes into the new vehicles right from the manufacturer, and it isn't good. And if you think it just Ford, your sodly mistaken! A good friend of mine works at a Ford dealer, and tells me stories that would make you cringe! This is also an SVT dealer! As for servicing, some of the problems come from the fact that the mechanics are flat rate, meaning that they have the number of hours it should take to do a certain job, no more no less. If they get the job done before the listed time, it's extra money in there pocket, as long as they have work for the full day. But if they don't, then it's money out of there pocket, which effects quality, but professional mechanics don't sacrifice quality for time, because if they get a "call back", they have to do it for free. And alot of problems occur on the assembly line at the plant. Because of the mass production of vehicles, quality is again compremised for time. I think the manufacturer almost abuses the use of warranty, and figures if they miss something, it would be covered under warranty anyways. And warranty work for a mechanic is very demanding compared to retail, because the times are cut down even more! But again, if you think it's just Ford with all these problems, your just fooling yourself.

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~'98 F-150 XLT Reg. Cab Flareside 4x4, Black, 5.4L, 3.55LS, tow package, 285/75/r16 Mud Terrain BFG's,K&N, GTS headlight covers, Alpine changer w/FM mod, Clifford alarm system w/keyless entry & starter disable // Future considerations: Bed mat, tonneau cover, 4" suspension lift or 3" body lift.

~'71 F-100 Sport Custom Reg.Cab
-390FE w/Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, 780cfm Holley, ported & polished cylinder heads,
Hydraulic Crane Cam, 10.5:1 CR, Black Jack headers, true double roller timing chain, and high volume oil pump
-C6 transmision w/B&M 2600rpm stall
-9" Ford Rearend w/4.10 Richmond Gears & 31 spline axles
-215/65/r15 Yokohama's for the front & 28"x13.5"x15" Mickey Thompson ET Street slicks for the back
Best 1/4 mile time @ 3500ft altitude 14.69secs @ 92mph

~2000 Suzuki RM125 Dirt Bike
-no need for any modifications! (yet)