1979 Ford F-150 User Reviews

Average Ratings from 27 reviews

Performance: 4.4 / 5
Appearance: 4.4 / 5
Build Quality: 4.7 / 5
Overall: 4.8 / 5

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"ride" 9 reviews

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"body" 3 reviews

"brakes" 2 reviews

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"fuel economy" 10 reviews

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Chris writes:

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Massive power/torque
Very sharp looking
Big block engine...just waiting to be set free with more upgrades

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GAS MILEAGE
rust starting/dumb previous owners cutting rear wheel panels larger

Green, Fast, Flashy — Amazing vehicle...from when they made stuff the right way. Terrible mileage, enormous reliability...very fun to drive and tear up asphalt with.

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Kenneth writes:

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I Love It — Fast smooth and easy to drive

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sadiemaeb9 writes:

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Good Old Truck — The 73-79 Ford trucks were my first trucks. I'm restoring a 79 Supercab 4x4 now...I love the looks, 4x4 ability, and ease of repairs to these trucks..They just have a great look

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Al writes:

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looked nice and always was readey to work

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terrible gas mileage

Great Old Truck — three engines later some decent body work and lots of cans of tremclad paint made this a fun beast that was a joy to own

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Craig writes:

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tough runner

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bad on gas

Durable, Well Built Truck — my dads is 4WD with locking hubs. it has the bedside toolbox. long wheel base. gray in color with full chrome. no lift currently.

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Alex writes:

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looks power capability

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gas prices

Great — I bought this truck a year ago, and me being 14 i didnt have alot of money but now this truck is painted and i drive it in mmy woods sometimes, it a very durable and powerfeul truck, and all my friends love it.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cody writes:

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every thing

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nothing

Best Trucks Ever — it has a big ass not to good on gas good for hauling or going off roading or just a every day truck if you have a lot of money for gas but it is made to last becouse it was maded in the usa

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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2013 Ford F-150 Reviews

Have Had One Or Another Ford Truck For 40 Years By DavidH25

My old 1978 F-250 I bought new, I need a truck, But the wife thinks I need a new truck like I need a hole in the head of course. My '78 is just plain worn out, all the TLC I have given it considered.... Read More

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2012 Ford F-150 Reviews

This Truck So Far Has Been A Sweet Ride...quiet, Fast, Just An All Around Pleasure To Drive By meanoldmoe

I read up a lot on full size trucks and took a few for drives. I settled on the 2012 F-150 with the Ecoboost motor, just because it has gobs of power and was rated with excellent fuel economy. I h... Read More

A Nice Truck By nbogrette

the only thing i must say that i dont like about this truck is the gas mileage, everything els about it seems to be top of the line, sync is a great feature in this truck and the sony sound system is ... Read More

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2011 Ford F-150 Reviews

Best Truck For The Money...period By Brianfoundmycar

The biggest news for 2011 is the fact that Ford has all new powertrains that kick the crap out of the 2010 and older models. Not only that but they deliver better fuel economy too! If you are going to... Read More

Haul Kids Or Haul Wood...it Does It All! By zjames

this truck gets excellent mileage for a full sized pickup and the cab is extremely well designed and spacious. the rear seats fold up and out of the way if you want to haul something large inside the... Read More

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2010 Ford F-150 Reviews

Fantastic Truck By rangertmldr

Great acceleration with 5.4 v-8. Plenty of power and better gas mileage than the current 6.2l. sun roof and navigation set this apart from other raptors. Most comfortable truck I have ever driven. Bui... Read More

F-150 At Its Best! By barneshawk

This has been my favorite vehicle purchase EVER. This truck has taken my family on a roadtrip from Iowa to Florida with no complaints from the kids and no cramps in my legs. I've pulled both big and s... Read More

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2009 Ford F-150 Reviews

Great Truck For Family Activities By daigleparker

This truly is the most comfortable p/u I've owned. The Super Crew cab is great, plenty for room for 5 Men. Love the leather and dual power seats. THe suspension gives a great ride on and off highway- ... Read More

I Love This Truck! By CedarPark3211

We love this truck! It provides every thing we need in a vehicle when we travel, whether its 200 miles or 2000. Still runs and drives like a new truck, we have driven it to Florida, Colorado and La... Read More

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2013 Ford F-150 Reviews

Have Had One Or Another Ford Truck For 40 Years By DavidH25

2012 Ford F-150 Reviews

This Truck So Far Has Been A Sweet Ride...quiet, Fast, Just An All Around Pleasure To Drive By meanoldmoe

A Nice Truck By nbogrette

2011 Ford F-150 Reviews

Best Truck For The Money...period By Brianfoundmycar

Haul Kids Or Haul Wood...it Does It All! By zjames

2010 Ford F-150 Reviews

Fantastic Truck By rangertmldr

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2009 Ford F-150 Reviews

Great Truck For Family Activities By daigleparker

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