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2003 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 113 repairs.
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2003 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 96 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 Upper/lower ball joints, upper control arm, inner/outer tie rods ends all went bad. Transmission slips at the top of 4th gear and into OD. Truck has 72K miles with no towing or racing. Fords suck. Can't pinpoint where the leak is. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

150000 mi

US $1400
both front & rear seal were leaking 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

163680 mi

C $1135
replaced clutch on compressor rear seals on axle tune-up and 1 coil on spark plug. 
Feb 2012

165900 mi

C $260
3 coils on spark plugs. 
Apr 2013

193200 mi

C $1900
front brakes ball joints upper&lower tie rods inner&outer gas tank rear shocks 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Sep 2010

75000 mi

US $600
Air conditioner was making a loud ticking noise. It was replaced with a re-manufactured unit in one afternoon. 
Jun 2012

90000 mi

US $180
A/C system was losing freon pressure. Replaced o-rings. Problem solved 
Sep 2012

91000 mi

US $170
Alternator failed 
Jan 2013

94700 mi

US $50
Replacement a/c compressor from September 2010 was defective, had dealer order oem. Dealer shop noted that my front stabilizer links were worn out.  The new a/c compressor was installed, along with 2 Schrader valves (on the AC system) that were leaking.  I replaced the stabilizer links myself, as this was a very easy fix, and much less expensive than paying shop rates for a job that I did in 30 minutes. 
Aug 2015

121000 mi

US $100
replace U joints 
Sep 2015

121000 mi

US $125
Replaced the headlights, as the originals had fogged and yellowed. 
Apr 2018

140000 mi

US $100
Replaced O2 sensors 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

138000 mi

US $550
P0420 obdII code. Have replaced O2 sensors, gas cap, egr valve, dpfe sensor, spark plugs, new pcv valve w/ fittings, wires, ignition coil pack and done the intake plenum and spacer gaskets and isolator bolt replacement. So far no success 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Arkansas, United States
- Jun 2007
Jun 2007

108000 mi

US $100
Rear Window Gasket Leaked 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015

144000 mi

US $45
Fuel Filter replaced 
Dec 2015

145000 mi

US $600
New alternator and battery 
Nov 2016

152000 mi

US $789
Replaced starter and all battery cables. Got stuck in a small town so did not have a lot of choices to get the best deal. 
Ford F-150 in West Virginia, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

98000 mi

US $200
Bent tie rod on right front, second time replaced in three years. Front end alignment, tires rotated and balanced. Note: there are NO curbs where I live, so not the result of parking problems. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2015 - Nov 2021
May 2016

132000 mi

US $8400
Replaced engine. Had blown head gasket, water pump leaking and the Ford "death rattle."  Ball joints, idler arm, pittman arm. 
Nov 2021

198000 mi

US $1100
Rotors, calipers, brake linings 
Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2017
Nov 2008

76000 mi
Thermostat stuck open, truck running cold. 
Ford F-150 in Maine, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

93000 mi

US $800
hard brake line needed replacement due to rust 
Jan 2011

105000 mi

US $650
front driver hub/bearing unit replaced 
Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

192200 mi

C $300
Replaced pads and rotors 
Aug 2017

193440 mi
Chasing down a short that is killing fuse 15. Still a problem 
Ford F-150 in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2010 - Nov 2014
Dec 2011

81000 mi

US $125
Replaced battery 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Maine, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2018
Jul 2014

114006 mi

US $100
Replaced alternator 
Ford F-150 in Manitoba, Canada
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

110360 mi
starter died, replaced on warranty from previous replacement 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

157000 mi

US $170
Hub/bearing assembly Hub/bearing assembly 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2015
May 2010

80000 mi

US $700
EFI - replacement of gaskets - Upper & Lower 
Aug 2015

184400 mi

US $400
Front Passenger- side Wheel-Bearing 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2015
Jul 2013

72500 mi

US $1100
Check engine light on, engine running lean, Manifold gasket, plenum bolts needed to be replaced 
Ford F-150 in New York, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

55000 mi

US $100
Replaced idler pulley under extended warranty. 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Sep 2021 - Mar 2024
Nov 2021

61600 mi

US $100
Airbag off dash bulb burned out, resulting in airbag system light flashing. Removed module from dash and soldered in replacement bulb to resolve issue. Rear drivers door stopped opening, replaced aged plastic cable ends with aluminum replacements which solved the problem (did passenger side rear door as well knowing it was apt to fail soon). Bushings had worn and were causing excessive noise (rattles), so replaced with new parts. 
Sep 2023

110000 mi

US $365
Pulley on power steering pump failed, causing serpentine belt failure as well. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011

189940 mi

US $2
Caliper bolt fail (missing). Driverside Front Brake bolt went missing. Slight damage on wheel. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2014
Jun 2011

112000 mi

US $400
engine lite on for several weeks.Took it to my mechanic. Intake manifold gaskets needed replaced. Last yrar had the same problem. Paid out $400.00 each time to fix. 
Jun 2012

121000 mi

US $320
had camshaft synchronizer replaced 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2015
Apr 2015

133000 mi
prior part was a cheap part 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Sep 2015

173000 mi

US $486
Break peddle was going to the floor. Replaced master cylinder labor 147.00 part 272.40 flush system 49.00 fluid 18.00. Peddle still goes to the floor I was told it needs a Hydraulic Brake Control Unit quoted $1,065 Check engine light was on as well, Replace Vacuum Harness & P.C.V. Valve Oe/ Vacuum Harness w/P.C.V. Valve Labor 98.00 Part 88.75 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
Apr 2014

280000 mi

US $286
spark plugs, cylinder #1 misfire 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2014 - Aug 2017
Nov 2014

108100 mi

US $195
Replaced power door lock switch 
Dec 2015

113000 mi

US $1200
Replaced injectors Also full tuneup not included in cat above 
Jan 2016

110000 mi

US $750
Replaced mass air flow controller 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Kansas, United States
Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
Nov 2009

80700 mi

US $400
Electric Windows did not work. 
Jun 2010

85000 mi

US $350
ABS light was coming on. Power window was not working. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2011
Mar 2009

61000 mi

US $50
Electronic heating control panel failed. NO heat to the floor and temperature regulation was faulty. Replaced 2 ball joints and 1 idler arm. Transmission seal replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

82800 mi

US $1100
New ball joints and idler arm. 
Jul 2010

97000 mi

US $800
Needed a new steering box. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

100440 mi

C $250
alternator broke and battery died shortly afterwards. 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

86000 mi

US $8
Vacuum Actuator for floor mode door in climate control failed. 
Ford F-150 in North Dakota, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

83000 mi

US $900
Truck had a miss in the engine. Needed new plugs anyway. 
Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

118000 mi

US $600
Problems were - dry rotted hoses, spark plugs, all fluids changed. Bought from dealer who said the car was perfect but was far from it. EGR pressure sensor and MAF sensor replaced. Replaced egr valve.  
Ford F-150 in Montana, United States
Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
Mar 2018

123000 mi

US $750
Replaced one coil myself. Another coil pack failed. Took it to the shop to have them replace remaining seven coil packs, 8 spark plugs, and throw a new PCV hose on. 
May 2019

128500 mi

US $70
O2 sensor bad. Replaced by owner. 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013

143220 mi

C $300
Timing chain rattle at startup. Passenger side tensioner gasket failed. 
Oct 2014

146940 mi

C $100
RR brake caliper slides seized 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015

45420 mi

C $10
Brake line to rear of truck replaced. Leaking fluid pedal went down but still had brakes. truck would not start sometimes , start and stall possibly 3 or 4 times push the gas a little truck started right up. Bought CRC air intake throttle body cleaning, removed and cleaned chemically and with wire brush. 
Jul 2016

52480 mi

C $600
tie rod, idler arm, wheel spindle left front. I also put rotors and brakes on front myself cost $200. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Nov 2011

106800 mi

US $1000
heating core vacuum system, system does not blow air to the floor 4x4 transfer case has gearing failure; rebuild or purchase used as the only choices offered, new part not available - no warranty available for either choice 
Jun 2012

112000 mi
heating core vacuum system still not working when sold transfer case still not working when sold 
Ford F-150 in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
May 2012

142000 mi

US $4500
Replaced coil packs. 
Sep 2012

147000 mi

US $25
Alternator failed. Blower speed resistor pack failed, blower would only operate on the top two (out of four) speeds. 
Jun 2013

153000 mi

US $50
Blend door actuator failed, would not respond to the temperature control knob and failed in the full hot air position. Coil on plug pack failed. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
Sep 2014

183000 mi

US $135
A banging noise was heard in the drive shaft, found dry and loose front & rear; replaced both u-joints on the drive shaft with after market U-joints with Zerk fittings. 
Oct 2015

201000 mi

US $275
Replaced both outer tie rod ends, both lower ball joints, the left upper ball joint, and alignment cams. 
Ford F-150 in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

108400 mi

US $800
four wheel drive would bot engage 
Jun 2018

123000 mi

US $350
Replaced fuel pump. also had problem with one of the keys, bad chip in key would not work to start truck 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2017
Dec 2008

82000 mi

US $250
Ball joints worn and caused excessive wear on brake rotors. Ball joints replaced and new rotors installed. 
Jul 2012

141500 mi

US $500
Ball joints on both upper and lower on left and right.  Wheel bearings on both sides. 
May 2013

152000 mi

US $400
Fuel pump replaced due to hard starting 
Jun 2013

154000 mi

US $300
Alternator replaced due to being dysfunctional. 
Jan 2014

139000 mi

US $250
2 Coil on Plugs needed to be replaced; spark plugs replaced 
Feb 2016

180300 mi

US $400
Fuel pump 
Ford F-150 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

131000 mi

US $3500
Leaking head gasket having motor rebuilt. Leaking head gasket having motor rebuilt.  

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
May 2011

170000 mi

US $500
Fixed rear drive shaft and U-joint and wheel bearings. 
Jul 2011

171700 mi

US $150
Fixed air conditioning 
Sep 2011

180000 mi

US $500
Replaced pinion and carrier bearings as well as brake pads and rotors. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
- Mar 2010
Mar 2010

30100 mi
In shop for new engine. Always changed oil every 3,000 miles. Was noisy at 15,000 but Ford dealer said it was normal. Now at 30,100 they say it needs a new engine. Suspect engine defect from factory. Low miles & now out of warranty. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

59000 mi

US $480
slave cylinder, clutch kit, seals and having the flywheel resurfaced. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

300000 mi

US $400
Eratic rough surging idle similar to bad idle air control valve.Replaced lower intake gaskets new middle intake .O2 sensors. Valve cover gaskets. Linkage rod bushings back of lower intake. PCV tube connectors.new thermostat and belt. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Dec 2011

52000 mi

US $8
PCV valve 
Jul 2013

60200 mi

US $80
New headlight switch.... took 5 min to install no tools. 
Jun 2016

75000 mi

US $400
Starter switch, intermit no-start, but crank. Replace multiple relays, start switch, Key cylinder, EVAP purge 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

182000 mi

US $10
Replaced hood latch. 
Mar 2014

182000 mi

US $150
rear suspension broken 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

212000 mi
r/r motor in transfer case 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

47000 mi

US $50
release valve on right rear brake was clogged. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2002 - Jul 2017
Aug 2002

143946 mi

US $276
Replaced #8 coil pack and spark plug 
Mar 2014

141000 mi

US $790
O2 sensor was reading too lean. Problem was intake manifold gasket leak. 
Aug 2014

142400 mi

US $276
Coil went bad. Replaced #8 Spark plug and #8 coil. 
Jun 2016

155000 mi

US $350
replaced coil pack, wire and plug 
Jan 2017

157517 mi

US $174
Grinding noise coming from from driver's side. Wheel hub was bad. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

265000 mi
Alternator had never been replaced. It finally gave up the ghost. Alternator replaced. 
Aug 2016

285000 mi

US $178
Motor on driver's side which controls the windows went out. It was replaced. Seat belt latch would sporadically release the seatbelt. A clip was replaced inside the latch. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

85000 mi

US $150
Ford did not seal these windshield properly. Leaks onto GEM, expensive repair caused by Ford's lack of quality control. 
Ford F-150 in Oregon, United States
Oct 2012 - Aug 2016
Jan 2013

251000 mi

US $24
Right door lock actuator quit working. Replaced actuator. 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2016
Mar 2014

78000 mi

US $70
Left front brake caliper was dragging,causing rotor to heat up.Had vehicle towed home.R&R left front brake caliper.I did the labor myself. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2018
Aug 2017

53000 mi

US $1600
New condenser, drier, hoses, seals, and recharge 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2017
Dec 2010

133000 mi

US $875
Fuel pump failed, no pressure in line to start engine. Towed to shop where did start after sitting 30 minutes, but because about to go on extended holiday drive (plus hesitated on start 2 days prior) opted to replace pump rather than risk issue on road. Fuel pump failed, no pressure in line to start engine. Towed to shop where did start after sitting 30 minutes, but because about to go on extended holiday drive (plus hesitated on start 2 days prior) opted to replace pump rather than risk issue on road 
Jun 2012

159000 mi

US $530
Replaced major hose which sprung a leak, and recharged the system. 
Aug 2013

176600 mi

US $155
Simple replacement of alternator. Purchased part at Autozone, took an hour to swap out. 
Dec 2013

183000 mi

US $5
Rear extended cab door on driver's side stopped opening. Checked youtube for similar issues, pulled door panel - plastic tensioner on latch cable broke. Fashioned my own with a couple wire ties and replaced panels. 
Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

128000 mi

US $800
Transmission fluid hose ruptured 
Ford F-150 in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2015

83300 mi

US $760
Number 4 Electronic coil went out 
Jun 2022

150000 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator Number 4 Electronic coil going out P0304 and P0316 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

149000 mi
Engine check engine light was one - used code scanner to obtain code. The code was for low coolant temperature, which usually means it's time to replacement thermostat. 
Apr 2013

150300 mi

US $15
Replaced the thermostat and o-ring gasket. DIY repaired, cause it's quicker than taking it to a mechanic 
Jul 2013

152300 mi
Passenger swaybar link broke - replaced. 
Jan 2014

156000 mi
DTC P0171 and P0174 - System too lean. 
Jan 2016

151700 mi
Truck is throwing codes P0171 and P0174 - lean on bank 0 and bank 1 - couldn't find anything leaks - so it might be a dirty MAF sensor. 
Jun 2016

172000 mi

US $113
A/C system is leaking - service tech installed some dye to help to find the leak. 
Dec 2017

182000 mi

US $257
new lower ball joints, both sides. 
Jan 2018

182000 mi

US $1308
Intake manifold gaskets were leaking - they were able to reuse the existing intake manifold and just replace the gaskets. Replaced leaking compressor replaced spark plugs 
Feb 2018

183 mi
replaced leaking right front brake line replaced fuel filter 
Ford F-150 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Dec 2013

137020 mi

C $122
Exhaust repairs 
Ford F-150 in Iowa, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2012

177800 mi

US $65
replaced rear axle seals and bearings replaced IAC module because of inconsistent/ erratic idle. 
Sep 2012

155000 mi

US $18
Air filter failure...glue on end cap failed and a chunk of filter media lodged on the MAF sensor causing it to shut the truck off going down the road 
Nov 2012

157500 mi

US $240
replaced all 4 shocks with Rancho 5000 series. the rear shocks were leaking oil 
Dec 2012

157000 mi
After months of getting the run a round Fram finally paid for some diagnostic service ( see air filter failure in Sept), compression test done, all registered 180psi except #6  down to 150psi. new spark plugs went in at this time. 
Jul 2013

164000 mi
Replaced front wheel bearings with moog units replaced front wheel bearings prior to a trip...more preventative, then acknowledged symptom. but after the repair I noticed the radio antenna lost its wiggle when going down the road. 
Nov 2015

182000 mi

US $30
replace a leaking transmission cooler line 
Dec 2015

183000 mi

US $13
a little plastic block that holds and allows for the gear selector indicator to adjust ...so that when you are in "park" then the gear indicator matches the correct position 
Feb 2016

184000 mi

US $26
Replaced transmission cooler line (again, 1st was a Dorman, This time it was replaced with a Motorcraft). It leaked in the same location as the original, the fittings around or near the flex rubber line area. 
Jul 2016

187200 mi

US $194
replaced alternator ( it was the original) and tensioner and belt 
Dec 2016

191000 mi

US $260
I developed a coolant leak in the cross-over which led to replacing the whole intake. during this repair we noticed that there was a damaged COP and it was replaced as well along with new thermostat and coolant 
Jan 2017

191000 mi

US $375
the upper transmission line developed a buldge. replaced aux trans cooler as well as the upper trans cooler line was warrantied replacement replaced radiator and upper & lower hoses & water pump 
Jun 2017

195000 mi

US $350
replaced upper and lower ball joints.... inner and outer tie rods ends. and 4 wheel realignement 
Sep 2017

198000 mi

US $275
replaced the power steering pump- still worked but was whining and a bit slow and harder to turn. 
Ford F-150 in Delaware, United States
Aug 2010 - Feb 2013
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $655
Replaced rear differential yoke seal and differential cover. New u-joints front and rear driveshafts. Replaced fluids in both differentials, transmission and transfer case 
Oct 2011

124000 mi

US $4200
Transmission torque converter failed leading to no 3rd gear or overdrive. Total transmission rebuild. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2009

68000 mi

US $430
Rear end pinion seal leak. 
Apr 2009

69000 mi

US $100
in dash cup holder broke. 
Sep 2010

71000 mi

US $275
New shocks. Also bled the brakes. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $40
radiator was overheating so I replaced thermostat and coolant. 
Nov 2021

98000 mi

US $350
Rear window seal replacement. 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

125000 mi
Universal joints. 
Mar 2015

129000 mi
Transmission lines. Starter died. Control arms, tie rod ends, sway bar end links. Fuel tank rotted out, fuel pump, lines. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011

138700 mi
Anti-sway bar link busted due to pot hole. Noted that the replacement was more heavy duty. Love my truck!  
Sep 2011

142000 mi

US $200
Repaired front steering stabilizer that was broken due to pot hole. Less than $50. 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

145000 mi

US $1800
Slipping noticed in rear end. Required replacement of gears in rear differential. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

57040 mi

C $188
leaking transmission cooler lines 
Mar 2011

58280 mi

C $210
R&R Daytime Running Light module #113z-14a601-ab 
May 2011

58980 mi

C $565
replaced leaking gas tank replaced leaking brake line replace laking gas tank 
Oct 2011

60960 mi
Cruise Control sensor on top of brake resevoir began leaking. Need it replaced. rear axle seals leaking The axle seals began leaking again after a few days. Returned and had seals replaced again. Checked back two weeks later and leaking was stopped. Was either faulty seals or relocating the seals worked (minor pitting on axle). 
Aug 2012

65800 mi

C $90
driver door lock actuator - replacement 
Nov 2013

74400 mi

C $478
replaced A/C clutch,idler pulley, tensioner due to noises from engine 
May 2014

78120 mi

C $600
Passenger-side exhaust manifold rusted through. 
Dec 2014

83080 mi

C $190
replace front and rear u-joints replace low heat setting resistor 
Sep 2015

88040 mi

C $225
leaf spring repair body mount rotten on truck body 
Dec 2015

89900 mi

C $338
replace starter 
Jan 2016

66800 mi

C $105
R&R starter relay 
Aug 2016

98580 mi

C $300
R&R alternator 
May 2018

112840 mi

C $896
645413 - catalytic converter left bank 
Aug 2019

120900 mi

C $180
exhaust pipe broke 
Jan 2020

124000 mi

C $200
soft spot on frame - welded 
Jul 2020

127100 mi

C $1700
R&R tie rods, ball joints 
Aug 2020

127720 mi

C $340
gas tank strap pulled out of frame - had frame repaired and strap re-applied 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2016
Dec 2008

80000 mi

US $700
Clutch slave cylinder failed. 
Jan 2009

82000 mi

US $300
Replaced slave cylinder and clutch assembly. 
May 2009

85000 mi

US $110
Replaced Alternator 
Oct 2012

128000 mi

US $100
Rough running engine. Replaced ignition coil pack. 
Jan 2013

128200 mi

US $75
Check engine light with code PO171 and PO174. Lean burn both banks. Replaced isolator bolts and intake gaskets. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

183000 mi

US $568
alternator, battery, leak in tire and oil change. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

US $200
No start that seemed to be fuel system related.After misdiagnosis it was a bad connection in under hood fuse box. I hot wired the wires to the relay 
Aug 2016

137000 mi

US $100
Replaced tie rods on both fronts 
Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

181000 mi

US $85
IRMC linkage repair and isolator bolts 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

123000 mi

US $884
fuel pump replaced 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2003 - Sep 2009
Jun 2003

8213 mi
Replace both fog lights which fell out 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

166000 mi

US $300
Brake pads on all 4 wheels, rebuilt front calipers. First time since new. Gas tank strap rusted through, factory recall. Not repaired. Transmission cooler line rusted and leaking. Right rear door electric window and power lock stopped working. Not repaired. Left front door speaker stopped working. Not repaired. Limited slip axel problems not repaired. Spare tire winch failure to lower spare tire to the ground not repaired. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2014
Apr 2010

131000 mi

US $420
replace alternator and battery 
Apr 2011

156000 mi

US $750
I had a blown out spark plug in cylinder #7. Shop installed an insert and all new plugs. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

178300 mi

US $700
Intake manifold warped and leaking coolant into spark plug wells causing multiple misfires 
Jul 2018

204000 mi

US $15
Truck was hesitating and running rough. Replaced fuel filter 
Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2014 - Nov 2015
Jan 2015

C $389
Timing belt changed 
Sep 2015

154380 mi

C $650
ABS sensor in the front driver side wheel crapped out. Replaced hub and sensor (integrated unit). 
Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

104200 mi

US $20
Replaced open master cylinder mounted cruise control deactivation switch. 
Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

137300 mi

US $500
Needed to replace rear wheel bearings & seals. Also had to replace right axle shaft so when they sent the left by mistake, I replaced that side also. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2016
Jul 2011

145000 mi

US $77
Blower motor resistor failed & was replaced 
Dec 2012

154000 mi

US $990
Replaced upper & lower ball joints & front brakes, rotors & pads. 
Jan 2014

US $200
Check engine light came on & engine was misfiring. The coil for #8 spark plug failed. Replaced it & the motor runs correctly now 
Jul 2014

167200 mi

US $650
Motor stalled unexpectedly, seemed to be out of gas, gauge read 1/4 or more in tank. Poured 5 additional gal. in & it started right up. Had our mechanic inspect & he found a weak segment in the fuel pump motor Previous owner installed own aftermarket trailer hitch wiring & for some reason avoided factory supplied harness, connectors used were poor quality & they eventually allowed corrosion causing turn & stop light fuse to blow. 
Feb 2015

169500 mi

US $400
during repair of spark plug failure, coolent was found to be leaking by intake manifold gasket 
Mar 2015

169000 mi

US $350
A 2nd. plug blew out, back cylinder on passenger side. had to install new threads in head & replace spark plug & coil 
Jan 2016

169000 mi

US $190
Muffler rusted out. replaced muffler only, rest of the system was all reusable 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2009
Mar 2009

58000 mi

US $175
Mass air flow sensor and egr valve.  

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

116000 mi
Exhaust replaced and windshield replaced 
Oct 2016

118000 mi

US $500
Replace neutral sensor. Tighten shifting lever linkage Steering. I don't remember details. 
Dec 2016

118000 mi

US $800
replace leaking transmission lines 
Jul 2017

121600 mi

US $800
replace catalytic converter in order to pass state inspection 
Ford F-150 in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2013 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013

125240 mi

C $2100
my truck wouldnt start and add none of the gages was working so the dealer put it on the computers and it was my cluster that was burnt so had to replace the cluster and the alternator was charging to much that why my cluster burnt 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2017
Feb 2014

162700 mi

US $20
The PCV elbow at the back of the throttle body was cracked and leaking causing un-metered air to enter the engine. Check engine light was thrown when long term fuel trims exceeded limits. 
Jun 2014

167000 mi

US $54
Failed coil on the number 4 spark plug. 
Jul 2015

168000 mi

US $75
Replaced rusted egr tube. 
Mar 2016

171000 mi

US $402
Broken Exhaust Manifold Stud, causing exhaust leak between manifold and head. 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

117000 mi

US $200
Cruise control broken sensor 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Maryland, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2016
May 2014

130000 mi

US $2000
Intake manifold cracked allowing water to leak out. So it ran hot. Had to repalace intake and related hardware. This is the second time this has happened 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

148000 mi
Starter failure, unable to remove starter, will need to go to professional shop 
Sep 2015

148000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter 
Apr 2016

149000 mi

US $360
Intermittent scraping noise from rear, shop instructed to keep truck until noise replicated - found broken screws in brake system on rear left 
May 2018

156000 mi

US $625
Replaces all spark plugs and one coil; changed oil & filter 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014

170200 mi

US $360
alternator failed due to seized tensioner spring. 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2015
Nov 2010

76000 mi

US $250
Faulty EGR Pressure Sensor/DPFE, Scan code P0402. 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013

100000 mi

US $50
Body throttle sensor had to be replaced and the car was under warantee. 
Jan 2014

102000 mi

US $50
speed control small part 

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2001 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

US $280
The actuator for the door in the heating system didn't function and I had no heat. Was told it is a common problem. 
Ford F-150 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2009 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014

128000 mi

US $750
upper and lower intake manifold gaskets replaced to get lean code to go away. 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

130000 mi
Left front speaker had stopped working. Automatic door locks were slow, and sometimes required pressing multiple times to unlock. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Jan 2011

143000 mi

US $300
Replace idle solenoid 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2015 - May 2019
Aug 2015

113200 mi
replaced warped exhaust manifold 
Mar 2018

125000 mi

US $250
Upper and lower ball joints, shocks 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2016
Nov 2013

130000 mi
replaced ac compresser 
Dec 2013

130000 mi

US $100
replaced fuel pump 
Jan 2014

145000 mi

US $55
replaced egr valve, the tube comming off the exhaust, egr pressure sensor, and egr position sensor and still the 401 code comes up. 
Nov 2014

145000 mi

US $60
Had another spark plug blow out.had to tape out and install a thread repaire insert. 
Feb 2015

146900 mi

US $985
Truck would not idle and check engine light was on. egr ports clogged and a bad pcv tube. Installed new muffler and oil change. 
Sep 2015

150000 mi

US $2091
Replaced upper and lower ball joints left an right side tie rod ends both sides. new shocks front an rear.  new rotors both sides. new calipers both sides. new brake. pads front an rear. 
Mar 2016

156000 mi

US $5900
Bent rod had to replace motor 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
Aug 2013

68000 mi

US $30
Sometimes truck had no power. Once it shut off while I was driving. I replaced the starter solenoid and the problem seems to be fixed. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2013
Apr 2012

72200 mi

US $800
replace loose tie rods and stabilizers 
Nov 2012

75100 mi

US $50
power door locks are weak - will not open 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2016
May 2010

131000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing on passenger side shot. Had to replace spindle, bearings, rotor, upper ball joint. 
Jun 2011

137000 mi

US $168
Told compressor was going, when all the truck required was some r134. 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2008

140000 mi

US $225
Throttle body and fuel injector clogged, cleaned out and replaced idle air control valve. 
Mar 2010

175000 mi

US $1500
Alternator failed. Alternator, battery and belt had to be eplaced. Sensor in the emissions system failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $350. Replaced lower ball joints, which were in really bad shape. 
Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011

122600 mi

US $180
Bad alternator. Replaced the alternator and belt. 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2005 - May 2016
Sep 2005

70624 mi

US $306
Issue with starting system. Reset computer to resolve issue 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2011

110175 mi

US $265
Ball joints and other front-end work, plus alignment afterwards. Mechanic said is typical for these trucks. Replace spark plug coil that failed; truck started running rough; pretty obvious not all cylinders were firing. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2012
Sep 2010

152000 mi

US $250
The slider bar that connects the igniton tumbler to the ignition switch broke with thw switch in the on postition and the PATs was activated. 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

146000 mi

US $490
frozen caliper damaged rotor pads 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010

159000 mi

US $120
Heater core began leaking, replaced myself. 
Ford F-150 in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

97960 mi

C $600
Changed left hand side exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010

111000 mi

US $300
replaced failed coil pack and spark plugs. 
Feb 2011

105000 mi

US $260
rear window seal failed. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011

58000 mi

US $800
Had to replace the AC Lines and Compressor! 
Jan 2012

US $150
leaking brake line. Replaced 2 brake lines, hose assy for right rear caliper 
Apr 2012

65500 mi

US $150
Leaking transmission fluid. R&R trans cooler lines (3), trans. bypass line, oil pan, filter 
Jul 2012

68500 mi

US $75
Engine misfiring, check engine light on, code was P0303. 
Sep 2012

71000 mi

US $410
Replace muffler/exhaust pipe/tail pipe which had fallen off. 
May 2013

78700 mi

US $900
New brake pads and rotors all 4 wheelsrnNew parking brake shoes & hardware, 1 new parking brake cable Replace bad tie rod end found during NY State Insp. (yearly) 
Feb 2014

86500 mi

US $400
ABS light coming on R&R hub/wheel bearing (left front) R&R Left lower ball joint (broken) 
Jul 2014

89300 mi

US $50
Parking brake out of adjustment. Actuators binding, cable on one side disconnected. Free up actuators, hook cable back up, adj., ok. 
Apr 2015

94200 mi

US $100
Power steering leaking. Replaced 3 hoses, also lower radiator hose and serpentine belt. Hoses were in need of replacement but leak is from steering box at pitman arm end 
Sep 2015

95000 mi

US $110
Leaking fluid. Leak coming from the only hose not replaced. Replaced that and still leaking. Repl. PS pump & fixed prob. 
Oct 2015

95300 mi

US $170
Loud exhaust system broken at catalytic converter replace system from converter end to tailpipe. 
Apr 2016

97200 mi

US $100
Truck would not start. Diagnosed prob to broken connector, cable that goes from starter solenoid to starter. Replaced cable. Note: This is part of a cable set that has + & - cables for battery, fuse links, and wires from solenoid to battery. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Dec 2011

137000 mi

US $398
Fuel Pump replacement 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

241000 mi

US $1100
Heater hose failed. That killed 2 sparkplugs. Replacement hose installed crossed,failed, replaced. Problem is within the heater core and pump or coolant delivery design. Heater vane failedso no heater in cab. This also is a known problem with this generation, as is lack of easy access for a plastic mechanical part that Ford did not expect to even fail. 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2012
Sep 2008

96000 mi

US $400
repair actuators for automatic door locks; replaced gas tank filler neck which had developed a leak 
Sep 2011

111000 mi

US $350
Bad fuel pump. Car could not be cranked due to no fuel being delivered 
Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

91000 mi

US $20
Sway bar end connector bushings were worn out. Jacked the car up on either side and replaced by hand. Super simple. 
Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014

152800 mi
Fuel tank strap recall. Both straps broke. 
Jun 2015

161000 mi

US $500
Upper & lower ball joints both sides. Inner & outer tie-rod ends both sides.  CV front axle drivers side. 
Dec 2015

168000 mi

US $50
Both u-joints were bad on rear drive shaft 
Jul 2016

182000 mi

US $1400
Replaced cracked intake manifold 
Ford F-150 in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
May 2014

158700 mi

US $1900
Overdrive went out in the transmission and transmission needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2014

160700 mi

US $100
Rear leaf spring shackle rusted and broke. Replaced with new part. 
Dec 2014

164000 mi

US $17
Cruise control went out due to a failed sensor. Replaced the sensor myself within 10 minutes. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

169880 mi

C $80
engine low on power and misfiring no codes coil gone bad it was an Accel SuperCoil only 12,000km on it. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

112200 mi

US $1300
Clutch slave cylinder was leaking. Shop replaced slave cylinder and clutch kit. Driver side exhaust manifold leaking. Shop replaced manifold and EGR tube that attaches to the manifold. 
Jan 2014

112500 mi

US $25
Airbag OFF indicator light stopped working. Replaced LED in airbag switch module. 
Aug 2014

116300 mi

US $180
Starter failed to work; R&R starter. 
Sep 2014

117000 mi

US $50
Driver side front caliper seized. R&R caliper 
Dec 2014

117000 mi

US $30
Engine wouldn't come up to operating temperature. Replace thermostat and fill with new coolant. 
Dec 2015

118000 mi

US $50
Right rear spring shackle failed (rusted out). Spring shackle replaced. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

126000 mi

US $40
Foghorn "hooting" noise coming from intake air control (IAC) valve. Cleaned IAC valve, didn't change. Then replaced IAC valve ($50 part) and problem went away. Burning smell coming from vents. Also noticed intermittently the lower air speeds (1-3) would not work. Found melted connector to blower motor resistor. Had to replace resistor ($20, autozone) and wire harness ($20, scrapyard). 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
Aug 2014

54000 mi

US $320
Sticking calipers front. Nearly new pads and rotors and brake hardware fried. 
Sep 2014

54000 mi

US $2400
R&R sparkplugs, COPs 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016

128400 mi

US $546
Had a high level noise coming from motor. Diagnosis was faulty camshaft synchronizer. Replaced the camshaft synchronizer. A/C went out. They found a leak so had to replace A/C manifold, evac and recharge. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010

148000 mi

US $325
Replace clutch slave cylinder 
Mar 2010

149000 mi

US $325
leaking clutch slave cylinder 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

186000 mi

US $4500
my Gauge cluster does not work. 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Oct 2011
Jan 2011

128800 mi

US $750
Rear axle seal and bearing failed. Parts were replaced. 
Apr 2011

134200 mi

US $500
Another ball joint was replaced this time on the right side. 
Oct 2011

140000 mi

US $800
Idler pulley failed. Pulley and serpentine belt replaced 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2012
Jan 2009

81263 mi

US $266
Replace both lower ball joints $210, align front end 39.95, tax 16.25 
May 2011

105000 mi

US $20
Loud noise from exhaust started suddenly. Head pipe had separated from the muffler due to corrosion and stress from vibration damper and its U-bolt. Modified the damper & added a new U-bolt, patched the gap with pipe wrap/clamp mechanism 
Dec 2011

107700 mi

US $309
Replaced front brake rotors, seals, bearings Replace left upper ball joint,right inner tie rod end. $308.80 net. Done while I waited. 
Jan 2012

106513 mi

US $45
Had been driving with a P0401 error code since about 2008. EGR valve failed basic vacuum test while idling. Many net comments say EGR almost never fails - they are WRONG. Corrected error after replacing clogged EGR with a new one. 
Dec 2012

107000 mi
angles of lower radiator support bracket have rusted away, causing radiator to sag along with auto transmission fluid lines leaking and sagging of A/C radiator. Mechanic said this is a well known problem with this model Ford truck 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

147000 mi

US $100
coil pack replaced 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Nov 2012

77000 mi

US $350
Coil for cylinder 8 failed, so the engine was misfiring causing bad vibrations. 
Mar 2014

91000 mi

US $1500
1. Fuel Pump failure. Replace in fuel tank. 2. Belt tensioner and belt. 
Feb 2016

107300 mi

US $1100
Transmission filler tube bracket had broken. Repaired and re-attached to the exhaust manifold bolt. Differential seal on passenger side was leaking, affecting brake system. Replaced seal. Ball joints worn, causing alignment issues. Replaced ball joints, control arms, and re-aligned. Caused uneven tire wear on front tires. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
Aug 2009

119000 mi

US $700
low beam out on drivers side. Cost $50+ to replace. What a ripoff. Was trying to get out of town for a trip next day but would have done it myself if I had known they were going to charge me $50 for a $10 repair. 
Dec 2009

122000 mi

US $308
catastrophic failure of 2 sensors while driving in driving rainstorm in rush hour traffic 50 mph. lost all power and odometer displayed dashes ------ Truck would crank, but not start. First time problem. Glad I was not in the desert! 
Apr 2010

129000 mi

US $650
Leaking front Rear Diff Seal. I've had a hum in the rear from 35-55MPH. Concerned about when I saw this leak, took it in. They found right rear seal also needed to be replaced. Replaced ALL 4 seals (front, L and R axles and R) Hum still exists. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2012 - Jun 2016
May 2012

165540 mi

C $1200
Replaced bearing, tie rod ends resealed differential 
May 2013

178340 mi

C $275
Replaced driver side window actuator/motor 
Jan 2014

175380 mi

C $700
Fuel pump failed 
Oct 2014

194980 mi

C $330
Spark plug blew out of the head. Coil replaced and parts to repair head. 
Nov 2015

208940 mi

C $400
Idle control motor replaced 
Jun 2016

212040 mi

C $1800
Spark plug blew out again. Replaced rottors, pads, front calipers. 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2016
Mar 2009

80000 mi

US $250
Needed new shocks. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

117200 mi

US $120
Rear U-joint replaced, differential checked and filled with synethic per factory 
Jan 2016

118800 mi

US $319
upper and lower ball joints worn out, both sides on front ed, was cheaper to replace entire A frame on front suspension and then have realignment done 
Jun 2017

146000 mi

US $450
Replacement of a sparkplug that blew out of the head, 5.5 litter, needed a helicoil and new sparkplug and coil pack. known problem for 5.4 until 2007, then head changed, threads made deeper for sparkplugs. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
May 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

158000 mi

US $750
# 7 cyclinder coil pack failure 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

190000 mi

US $97
Replaced upper lower, sway bar bushings 
Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011

97000 mi

US $320
Connection to starter motor corroded causing no start. Replaced cable and starter due to sheared stud on starter solenoid. 
Mar 2011

88000 mi

US $180
Replaced rusted leaf spring shackles and rear shocks. Replaced rusted leaf spring shackles and rear shocks. 
Aug 2011

99600 mi

US $2250
Left and right rocker panel replaced due to rust. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

151000 mi

US $800
Initially replaced idler arm and lower ball joints (which had play), causing alignment & tire issues, but it's worse now, may need tie rod ends and/or upper ball joints. 
Aug 2012

152000 mi
Greased idler arm to fix squeak on install of new one. 
Nov 2014

182000 mi

US $1000
Bad ignition coil 
Mar 2015

187000 mi

US $700
Compressor had multiple leaks requiring parts replacement but not of the whole compressor unit. 
Jun 2018

240000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking pinion seal Replaced serpentine belt 
Ford F-150 in Hawaii, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012

US $500
Cylinders misfiring, took a while to diagnose, ended up replacing all firing coils and spark plugs which seemed to solve the issue 
Jul 2012

262300 mi

US $750
hesitates / stutters under load / between 3rd & 4th gear; Multiple diagnosis n attempts to fix including replacing starting coils, fuel injector, spark plug. Issue narrowed down to ECM, repair not yet complete. 
Aug 2012

264000 mi

US $50
Driver window was stuck in the up position, constantly trying to close window, nearly burned out battery. Mechanic diagnosed issue and I did self-repair by cleaning out control pad. Works fine now. Squeaky belt, especially on cold start-up. Replaced idler pulley, squeak got worse but A/C got colder. 
Dec 2012

269000 mi
Replaced suspected starting coil before replacing whole computer and issue is 99% fixed! 
Jan 2013

270000 mi

US $300
Both differential components had either polluted or no lubrication. Failed seals is diagnosis. Thorough cleaning, Seal restorer and new fluid added. 
Feb 2014

283000 mi

US $2000
Complete Rear carriage replaced, rear differential made grinding noise on turns especially under load 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Aug 2015
Jun 2011

167000 mi

US $1400
Remove and replace F control arms upper and lower, left and right & ball joints, wheel align 
Oct 2012

190000 mi

US $500
Truck would not start. Replaced original fuel pump. 
Sep 2013

202000 mi

US $509
replaced alternator after electrical system shutdown 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Hawaii, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2018
Jul 2008

70000 mi
Brake light switch failure Power mirrors inoperative 
Sep 2008

72000 mi
Ordered part replaced.  
May 2013

81000 mi

US $300
rheostat conroller failed 
Apr 2016

100700 mi

US $600
bushings failed oil pressure sensor failed 
Jun 2016

104000 mi

US $700
Injectors and diode replaced x2 
Jul 2017

107000 mi

US $90
4wd drive vacuum hub system leaking and repaired 
Nov 2017

110000 mi

US $800
Coil over plug failed on one cylinder, three have failed before so the remaining original ones were replaced as well as the current failed one 
Jan 2018

111800 mi

US $1000
Parking brake shattered, replaced along with discs, pads calipers both side rear. 
Sep 2018

118000 mi

US $95
idler arm replaced 

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2001 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD

Ford F-150 in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010

163000 mi

US $145
Starter would not turn over so replaced the starter 
Jan 2012

173000 mi

US $60
Coil Pack 

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2001 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009

109000 mi

US $475
Replaced all 4 ball joints due to one lower ball joint wearing out. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford F-150 in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

125000 mi

US $35
Replaced 8 spark plugs. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

130000 mi

US $500
Upper ball joints worn and replaced. Camber/Caster kit added to adjust alignment. 

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2022
Jan 2015 battery went dead when accessory malfunctioned. charged battery, no problems since 
Jan 2016

134000 mi

US $190
Ball joints and upper control arms replaced along with sway bard bushings Complete cooling system overhaul, new thermostat housing (was leaking), new water pump, new coolant pipe, new hoses, new electric water pump for turbo. 
Oct 2021

184000 mi

US $40
replaced u joints 
Nov 2021

183000 mi

US $40
replaced U joints on driveshaft 
Feb 2022

187000 mi
Plastic Pulley on power steering pump failed catastrophically. Took out the new belt, truck overheated, water in oil, totally ruined engine, truck donated 

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2015

118300 mi

US $10
Vacuum leak at intake manifold. Resulted from a deteriorating rubber elbow. 
Jan 2022

138000 mi

US $400
Water pump seal had failed and started leaking. Replaced water pump. Alternator bearing also had a slight squeak, so it was replaced as well. 

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2008 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010

75000 mi

US $680
Brake calipers were replaced, they froze and destroyed the rotors and pads. 
Ford F-150 in Venezuela
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

156240 mi

$500
The inner left tie rod end was completly worn. All four of them where replaced. Also had to install eccentric bolts for the control arms so that the truck could get aligment 
Jan 2013

179760 mi

$200
I was hearing a clunk sound coming from near the gas pedal every time i hit a speed bump. Same for the passenger side. Took out the carpet and the metal floor was cracked in the driver and passenger side. Had to weld it back together. 
Apr 2014

177940 mi

$300
Evaporator clogged inside and out. Decided to replace it, clean the system and recharge it 
Oct 2014

180100 mi

$200
Intake leak in under the plenum in the intake manifold. Codes p0174 and p0171 where present. If you have this codes and have a 6 cylinder f150 follow this fix https://sites.google.com/site/fordf150p0171p0174fix/P0171P0174-Fix 
Mar 2015

182900 mi

$100
Had to replace the fuel pump and fuel regulator. The truck would starve for gas randomly when warm and under WOT (wide open trhottle). Pinpointed the problem using a fuel pressure gauge wile driving. I should had cleaned the injectors also. 

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

107600 mi

US $3000
Leaking oil 

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2000 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States
Feb 2018 - Feb 2021
Apr 2018

45000 mi

US $350
R and R 2 door lock actuators 
Jan 2019

46000 mi

US $179
r and r starter battery 
Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

184300 mi

US $185
Brake pads front and rear and brake hoses 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

360000 mi

US $600
Took dashboard off, the radiator for the ac was really plugged up with dirt so the air was not going thru 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2011
Aug 2010

113000 mi

US $2500
The transmission would not go into reverse, kept falling out of gear. Finally died, towed to AAMCO, and repaired. 
Ford F-150 in Utah, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

117000 mi
Loose wire caused vehicle not to start. Jiggled some wires and the fuel pump kicked on. I think it is the ignition switch, but because it started working it is hard to diagnose. 
May 2021

120000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump died after mostly working. 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Jan 2013

112840 mi

C $240
The starter failed 
Dec 2015

115940 mi

C $1200
Had the car safetied for sale. SOm brake lines, a number of other minor repairs. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

84000 mi

US $750
Rusted and leaking exhaust manifold. Truck made a ticking noise before the repair 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Feb 2010 - Dec 2015
Jun 2010

113000 mi

US $100
Rough idle and loss of power. Sounded like it was missing. Car shook especially on acceleration. OBD reported #4 cylinder misfire. Replaced #4 coil assembly on spark plug to resolve. 
Ford F-150 in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

190000 mi

US $350
Ignition coil 4 went out followed by #6, #7, #8, & #2. 
Ford F-150 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 2010 - Dec 2014
Mar 2011

276520 mi

C $3500
Tie rods, suspension, and a few other repairs were done at this time.  Drivetrain as well had some minor repairs 
Jan 2012

327100 mi

C $2500
Rear axle was changed, as well as seals and gaskets 
Jun 2013

378200 mi

C $800
02 sensor wire wrapped around the drive train or transmission. 
Apr 2014

390600 mi

C $2200
Various repairs. Tie rod ends, both sides, lower ball joints. Brakes rotors calipers 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

130000 mi

US $250
Replaced cat back exhaust 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

178000 mi

US $200
Bad starter 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2014
Nov 2013

190400 mi

US $1500
fuel pump 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
Feb 2012

153900 mi

US $150
Emergency brake didn't work. 
Oct 2012

158000 mi

US $175
blower only worked on high, then after a while wouldn't work at all on heat and ac. Replace blower resistor, relay and fuse. 
Jul 2013

163000 mi
Major rust problem underneath. 
Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 needed EGR valve or pressure sensor 

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Feb 2019
Oct 2010

119700 mi

US $65
replaced slip rings and brush holders in alternator 
Feb 2011

123000 mi

US $344
Fuel pump failure 
Jun 2012

131000 mi

US $125
System not cooling. Had system evacuated and a fresh recharge done. 
Apr 2014

144500 mi

US $100
Replaced 2 door lock actuators, power mirror switch. Repaired temp/compass module. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2011

123000 mi

US $30
A/C system work. Recharge of refrigerant and replacement of a pressure cap that went missing.  

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2000 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Apr 2013

184500 mi

US $1100
transmission went out and was replaced they failed the first time with valve body and had to relick their chops but running fine now 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

268000 mi

US $200
replace inner tie rod ends,idler arm,pitman arm. 
Sep 2011

270000 mi

US $68
Replaced fuel pump. 
Jan 2012

272000 mi

US $68
Replaced heater core hoses. 
Jan 2014

279800 mi

US $40
idler arm had to be replaced again after cheap replacement broke. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2014

97000 mi

US $60
exhaust pipe after muffler was completly rotted away. I'm not sure if this was original exguast or not. 
Oct 2014

99200 mi

US $150
replaced rear wheel bearings/seals and changed differential fluid. 
Dec 2014

100000 mi

US $80
leak in transmission line caused by rust. The line was replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2010

166160 mi

C $500
Needed a new ignition coil x3 
Feb 2011

174840 mi

C $500
Needed new ignition coils again, x3 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2015
Jul 2010

66000 mi
seat belt light flashes code 27. this means the air bag has been disabled. i have chosen not to worry about it. 
Oct 2010

67000 mi
seatbelt air bag light was flashing. told air bags would not deploy if in accident. have not had repair done. 
Oct 2011

71000 mi

US $233
air bag on/off switch light did not work. air bags were disabled. replaced switch. also replaced fuel filter. 
Dec 2012

80000 mi
check engine light came on. code said to replace egr valve position sensor. on the way home from replacing the egr valve pos. sensor, the warning light came on again. i took the truck back to the same repair shop thinking it was a faulty part. this time it was one of the o2 sensors. did not repair. light is off now 
Oct 2013

89700 mi

US $514
replaced coolant. while replacing the coolant, the overflow tank started leaking. the dealer replaced the tank at no charge to me. 
Dec 2013

92000 mi

US $353
driver's seat latch release broke. dealer had to order the part and said it would be 2-3 days to get the part. 
Jan 2014

92300 mi

US $965
truck wouldn't start. replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and cleaned out the fuel system. 
Jul 2014

97500 mi
took truck to dealer. the codes said either/and a faulty fuel injector or a bad egr valve. dealer said nothing was actually wrong with the truck and erased the codes. I have driven about 500 miles and the light has not come back on. took truck to dealer. the codes said either/and a faulty fuel injector or a bad egr valve. dealer said nothing was actually wrong with the truck and erased the codes. I have driven about 500 miles and the light has not come back on. 
Dec 2014

102000 mi

US $398
service engine light on. replaced oxygen sensor. nail in tire, patched tire. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Mar 2010 - Jan 2022
May 2012

188600 mi

US $124
Blinker relay went bad. Removed dash and replaced. Throttle position sensor failed and was replaced. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
Jan 2011

115320 mi

C $1051
2 broken suspension rods (sway bar end links), 1 control arm damaged, ball joints worn out and shock absorbers worn out. All were fixed. Problem was noticed when doing an oil change. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2020
Dec 2011

110000 mi

US $50
The air temp control box and the temp control dial failed. Replaced both parts went to junk yard to get parts. Drivers door lock was damaged from a break in. Part found at junk yard. 
Feb 2013

117900 mi

US $5
Paint is deteriating 
Sep 2013

122000 mi

US $5
Tail Gate would not open 

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1999.5 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
Sep 2013

199000 mi

US $90
Alternator failed, truck died when battery was discharged. 
Aug 2014

204000 mi

US $119
18 month old battery died. 

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