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1999 Ford F-150 Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, the Ignition Coils and Boots (5.4L only), restriction of the EGR passages inside the Intake Plenum (4.6L only), and restriction of the EGR passages in the Lower Intake Manifold (4.2L only). The cost to repair the MAF Sensor is estimated at $150 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $103 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each coil needed. The cost to clean the EGR passages on the 4.6L is estimated at $4 for parts and $65 for labor. The cost to clean the EGR passages on the 4.2L is estimated at $15 for parts and $182 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
A common problem on this vehicle is water damage to the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module (GEM). This problem can cause the vehicle to not start. The cost to replace the Fuse Panel and the GEM is estimated at $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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