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8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 13,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
fuel system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
runs for about 15 minutes then starts sputtering then eventually dies. will never own another ford. parts are too expensive to fix. not worth the effort
- Chuck W., Groveport, OH, US