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1997 Ford F-150
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| Ford in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 119000 | 438 | Oil lines to remote oil filter mount leaking at point rubber line is crimped into aluminum line fittings. Replaced line set. |
| Mar | 2011 | 124000 | 720 | Worn right side upper and lower ball joints discovered during state required yearly safety and emissions inspection. |
| May | 2011 | 128700 | 350 | Broken exhaust mainfold stud. Replaced left side manifold studs securing exhaust pipe to manifold. |
| Jan | 2012 | 140700 | 15 | left headlight out |
| Aug | 2012 | 148000 | 337 | Rusted brake line in the area of the fuel tank ruptured. |
| Ford in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 116000 | 70 | ball joints |
| Ford in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 146000 | 240 | Truck began to shimmy at 34 miles an hour |
| Jun | 2012 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 167400 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 167400 | 450 | Upper and lower intake manifold gasket replacement and rocker cover gasket. |
1997 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 160700 | 180 | Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Ford F-150 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 188000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 190000 | 50 | Check engine light on. Fault code was the Cam Shaft Sensor. Replaced sensor and the light is still on. Additional trouble shooting found no elect power going to the sensor. Engine runs but not perfect. Truck is old and not worth much. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 191700 | 300 | had to replace cops. two failed, would not throw code so just replaced them all. |
| Jun | 2012 | 193000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 184000 | 110 | Engine misfire cylinder #4. replaced all plugs and coil #4 |
| Apr | 2011 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 152000 | 100 | Replaced busted/leaking brake line from master cylinder to ABS box. While I was at it, I replaced both of the lines that feed the front brakes as well. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 144000 | 500 | Alternator replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 146000 | 50 | Ignition coil broken, the spark plug unscrewed from the socket. |
| Jan | 2012 | 147000 | 600 | Starter burned out. |
| Jun | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 112000 | 110 | Serpentine belt (RPM Related) noise. Replaced Water Pump and Idler Pulleys. |
| Feb | 2012 | 145000 | 230 | Replaced Radiator |
| Jun | 2012 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 366000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 366000 | 20 | Replaced rear transmission seal and front u-joint |
| May | 2011 | 366000 | 40 | Speedometer replaced needle broke at 366,555.00 miles. Installed new gauge cluster now have a 0 miles vehicle. |
| Dec | 2011 | 366000 | 2300 | transmission broke. replaced with ford factory crate unit. 3year unlimited milage warranty |
| Feb | 2012 | 450000 | 95 | replaced egr pipe, egr valve and egr control module. Needed it after 450,000 miles. |
| Mar | 2012 | 465000 | 120 | EGR valve housing cracked. Broken plastic tube to pcv valve. Replaced egr valve, and cast housing for egr valve mount and throttle valve mount. Also had to replce hose/tube to pcv valve due to Ford upgrade/change. |
| May | 2012 | 500500 | 135 | Replaced A/C compressor, evaporator, condenser and related parts due to blown compressor. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1997 Ford F-150
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 77500 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 78740 | 50 | Vacuum leaks on PCV system. Replace leaking rubber elbows. PCV valve and tubing also replaced as preventative measure. |
| Mar | 2011 | 79980 | 5 | Wire at brake on/off switch broken, noticed when vehicle would not shift out of park when key in "run" position. Also noticed that brake lights were not working. Loose wire shorted out and also blew fuse, requiring replacement. |
| Mar | 2012 | 83700 | 100 | Broken sway bar link. Excessive play on lower ball joint (passenger side) |
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