This is what I see/read so far as problems/issues with the 97-up F150 trucks:

1) Pitman Arms
2) Piston Slap
3) Cracks in driver/passenger side sheet metal on doors
4) Rough Idle
5) Cracks in Roof
6) Annoying rattle in dash behind cluster
7) Wind whistle from driver's side door

I, right now, only suffer from 1,4, and 6...

Did I miss any?



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1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x4
Off Road Package
Tow Package
5.4L Automatic
Supercab
Electric 4x4 switch
Full bench interior
Factory running boards
Mods : superchip, gibson
swept-back exhaust, k&n
FIPK. Bug deflector.
Use : Mobil1 5w30 and
k&n oil filter.

 

Many have reported leaking rear sliding window.

Further, there were a couple of recalls:
1 tie wrap added to steering column to hold shift cable
2 lug nuts

There are also a mess of TSB's.

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97 F-150,4.6, Reg Cab, Flareside, Air Aid Kit, TransGo Shift Kit,
Superchips, Gibson Single Cat Back, ******* Bed Cover,
EGR Bug Shield, XL Full Length Running Boards,
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

94 of em to be exact.

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps.

 

Im problem free!

 

A TSB for the dash rattle says it might be the evap hose with the white connector in the engine compartment. It is by the brake booster.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar, Ford bedliner, Code Alarm Sure Start RVS remote starter, and Lots of TLC!! (Besides being an F-150 nut, I am a Ford auto technician.)

 

Whats up with the Pitman arm? My truck pulls to the right even after 2 wheel alignments and new tires. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks Gino

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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires

 

I had a clunking in the drivetrain, as well as the door crack. Don't forget the leaf spring recall too. If you go to NTSB websight, I beleive you can get a list of the TSB's from there. I know for a fact you can look up complaints by vehicle and find all the ones registered to the NTSB.

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Former 98 150 owner with all clunks, and some cracks!!! Now real truck owner!!! 99 SD Reg cab, 4x4 XLT, Powerstroker, auto longbed.

 

How 'bout the rattling drivers mirror, or the phantom wipe (GEM module). I've got, or had those along with piston slap and a door crack. I'm not sure if I should, but I still just love my truck!!!!!

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99 XLT Black Ex-cab, Flareside, 5.4, ORP, 3.73, Gibson Supertruck, K&N, Raised front 1", Modified Airbox, Slap-Free Motor at @19k, Superchip on order