Ford Trucks

first of all, thanks to everyone that takes the time and effort to help

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:28:23 -0400

Those of us who 'get lost from time to time.' I have a 1998 Expedition been running rough for a while, I changed the fuel filter..fuel was very dirty, hadn't been that long since I had changed it, so...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford announces 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:37:34 -0400

From AB Ford Announces New 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition New Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition answers customer calls for more exclusivity in addition to Raptor's unmatched off-road ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

19-inch wheels?

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:46:33 -0400

I bought my F350 with 16-inch wheels I would get better milage. However, I've been told that 19 wheels and tires get better milage than the 16-inch. That does not make sense to me. Can't find a refe...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pivoting Headache Rack: Anybody Done It?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:24:33 -0400

5.5' bed with AdaRac racks installed. AdaRac has some pretty robust right-angle rails along the bed's edges. I'd like some passenger/driver protection in the event of a minor crash and a Skil saw,...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

AdaRac with BakFlip HD?

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:40:47 -0400

Up to a little while ago, I would have bet a paycheck that I read somewhere that AdaRac and BakFlip were compatible. Now I am looking at the way AdaRac's towers slope in and I'm thinking the BakFl...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Folding Bed Cover = Headache Rack?

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:38:45 -0400

Admittedly, this is a stretch... Has anybody heard of crash tests where a folding bed cover like BakFlip's HD was evaluated as a sort of dynamic headache rack/cab protector? In the BakFlip spiel...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

5'6" Bed Cover: Soft or Hard?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:05:01 -0400

Hard looks cooler, seems more convenient to open/close.. costs a lot more. Soft costs less, maybe more of hassle to open/close. Given that I don't care about theft resistance or waterproofness, ar...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

i have a 2001 ford ranger edge 4.0 sohc my converter is stopped up

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:24:16 -0400

my ranger has a stopped up converter and it is cali emissions can i just replace it with a normal converter?... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

AdaRac: Adapters for Yakima Crossbars

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:23:54 -0400

Just installed an Adarac rack system on my pickup's bed (viz: http://www.agricover.com/access/adarac/) Easy install, nice and solid, gives me the adjustability I want, can co-exist with a folding ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Rust Between Bed Floor and Front: Mitigation?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:10:04 -0400

viz: http://tinyurl.com/aod8pwn Looks like maybe there are pads of some sort between the floor and front of the bed. Before this gets any nastier, is there anything I can do to head it off? -- ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Full Crew Cab, 5' 6" Bed: Does It Have Stake Pockets?

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:10:00 -0500

I just pulled a bed cap off of this vehicle expecting to see little patterns on the plastic rail caps indicating location of stake pockets. But Nada: http://tinyurl.com/bxmv64t Am I SOL? Or might...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How long are recalls honored?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:14:18 -0500

I have a 1988 Ford F-150. On APR 25, 1996 there was issued a recall for the Ignition Switch. It says: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLAC...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fuel pump wiring keeps causing problems

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:08:17 -0500

Twice in the last 2 months my 88 F-150 has left me stranded. Both times the problem has been the wiring going to the fuel pump. The first time the mechanic had to replace a fusible link and sever...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Need diagram -Serpentine belt 88 F-150

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:28:07 -0500

I need a routing diagram to install the Serpentine belt on a 1988 Ford F-150 pickup with 300ci straight 6 engine. I've spent over 3 hours on google trying to find this. But as usual, google gives m...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Simple brake job on '96 Explorer 4x4

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:50:20 -0500

x-post to rec.autos.tech,alt.trucks.ford 1996 Ford Explorer 4x4, 4.0L You fuckers didn't tell me. I thought I was in for a simple pad replacement, with no idea I was going to be pulling the rear ...... The post has 27 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Best/Worst Areas To Park At A Mall?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:20:18 -0500

Parking at a big mall seems to offer many options: under a roof, out in the open, densely-used areas, sparsely-used areas, and so-forth. Somebody with a more-stealable-than-most vehicle would want to...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Does my 88 F-150 have TWO fuel pumps?

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:10:24 -0500

I have a 1988 F-150 300 - six cyl engine, fuel injected, 4WD, manual tranny, pickup truck. I'm not getting fuel to the engine. I can hear the fuel pump in the gas tank run. This could be gas lin...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

'96 Ford Explorer alignment issue

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:16:10 -0500

x-post to rec.autos.tech, alt.trucks.ford 1996 Ford Explorer XLT, 4.0, 4x4 I replaced the L/R upper/lower control arms (new 1 piece R-side), I/O tie rod ends and shocks, which was an adventure in its...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pennsylvania: Trace Vehicle Sales?

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:30:06 -0500

I have a vehicle about which I need to know, for the past 3 transfers of ownership - all within the state of Pennsylvania. - Date of sale - Amount of sale - Old owner name - New owner name - Mileage ...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford Ranger unanimous pick for International Pick-Up 2013 award

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:40:43 -0500

From AB NEW FORD RANGER WINS 'INTERNATIONAL PICK-UP AWARD 2013' UNANIMOUSLY New Ford Ranger wins International Pick-Up Award 2013. Judges praise on- and off-road prowess, strong engine line-up, paylo...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

BeltMinder Disable: Not Happening?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:21:27 -0500

2005 F-150. I've gone through the procedure on page 123 of the owner's manual (as posted here: http://tinyurl.com/chyu9tb) Seems to me like I'm getting the confirmation signal OK. After the procedur...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Part of Speedometer cable - What is it?

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:21:07 -0500

This is a 1988 F-150 pickup truck, 4WD with 300 six cyl engine. My speedometer cable got ripped out of the transfer case when hay got jammed under the truck and around the front driveshaft. (also rip...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Welding Pressure plate to Flywheel

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:43:53 -0400

A guy said the clutch is shot in his old beater mid 80's F-150 farm truck with manual tranny. He said he only uses it on the farm and dont license it for road use. He was going to junk it, but some...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How To Tell If F150 Has Electronic Stability Contol?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:25:43 -0400

I'm trying to figure out whether or not my 2005 F150 has ESC. Maybe some place in the vehicle where all the build codes are printed? Something else? -- Pete Cresswell... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

F150: Blinking Red Light Under Windshield?

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:41:34 -0400

viz: http://tinyurl.com/8dagavt That little black knob blinks red periodically. Anybody know what it is? -- Pete Cresswell... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2000 Expedition -- Fuel Mileage

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:14:12 -0400

I looked at an Eddie Bauer Expedition last weekend with just short of 100,000 miles, 20-inch rims, Borla 3 exhaust, 2nd row Captains Chairs, 3rd row seating, video display system, 6-disc changer, a...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford announces SVT Raptor off-road school

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:32:27 -0400

From AB Ford Racing Raptor Assault Program Offers Hands-On, High-Performance Off-Road Driving Over Varying Terrain Ford Racing Raptor Assault program provides hands-on experience in high-performance ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

F-150: Aftermarket Driver's Side Arm Rest?

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:15:13 -0400

Coming from an old Suburban and I miss the right arm rest. viz: http://tinyurl.com/9kcwazg Before I go out and buy a bunch of minifoam blocks and start carving, has anybody found an aftermarket solut...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2005 F150 5.6' Bed, V-8 Price?

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:12:12 -0400

I just paid $22,000 for this truck from a close family member. Didn't even ask about price before hand bco the familial relationship. But I'm seeing a huge (as in $10,000) discrepancy between my pri...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Best Folding Tonneau Cover

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:27:38 -0400

I am really liking the Bakflip G2 Tonneau Cover because it meets all of my requirements. Budget, Hard Folding, Opens all the way and you can drive with it open. This is important because you can haul...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1994 Ford Eddie Bauer Bronco 351 5.8 4X4 Brakes & Hubs

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:49:05 -0400

4X4 Auto Lock Brake Hubs I'm replacing front brake rotors and calipers. I have the front passenger side off. I'm posting two photo links to help identify what is on the back of the rotor. The rotors...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OEM Ford Parts Catalogs for Sale

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:21:55 -0400

I have the following OEM Ford microfiche parts catalogs for sale. If you're interested, drop me an e-mail. Thanks. FORDNA1980 AND UP SPEEDOMETER GEARSFeb-99 FORD03AVIATOR5/02 FORD03AVIATOR2/...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2013 Ford F-150 Limited unveiled as range-topping luxury truck

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:46:59 -0400

From AB Ford Sets Truck Standard Again with New F-150 Limited, Offering Class-Leading Luxury and Capability Building on three decades of truck leadership and a decade of luxury pickup innovation, F...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford SVT Raptor gets beadlock wheels, HIDs for 2013

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:46:59 -0400

From AB Ford Raptor Redefines Factory Off-Road Truck with Exclusive New Beadlock Wheels, High Technology, Camo-Inspired Color - Ford raises the F-150 SVT Raptor bar again for 2013, offering industry-...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

OEM Ford Truck Parts Catalogs for Sale

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:45:53 -0400

I have the following OEM Ford Truck (and other models) parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. OEM originals, drop me a line via e-mail with any interest. Thanks. FORDNA1980 AND UP SPEEDOMETER GEAR...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OEM Ford Truck Parts Catalogs for Sale (And Other Ford Models)

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:35:08 -0400

I have the following Ford and Ford truck OEM parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. If you're interested, drop me a line. Thanks. FORDNA1980 AND UP SPEEDOMETER GEARSFeb-99 FORD03AVIATOR5/02 FOR...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford offering F-150 fleet customers no-cost Special Service Vehicle package

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:58:30 -0400

From AB Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle Package Now Available, Fulfilling Fleet Customer Requests for Adaptability, Efficiency Ford introduces a Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Package for fleet c...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Weird - truck"healed" itself

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:15:27 -0400

Greetings Last week, the truck started misfiring. Lugging up the hills, running rough. idle dropping to %800-900 rpm. Code read :misfire on #4. (P0304). Replaced the one plug I could get at, but ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1998 F150 rpm/idle problem

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:06:15 -0400

I am having an idle/rpm problem. I have a 1998 F150 4X4 4.6 V8 Manual transmission. I am having the rpms hang up longer than normal while driving, shifting, clutch in coming to a stop etc. Sometime...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

What fuse governs fog lights - 04 Ranger (Edge)

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:57:44 -0400

My friend has an 04 Ranger (second hand) equipt with fog lights. The fog lights no longer work. Can someone tell me which fuse (according to manual) that would be ? There is no mention of fog lights...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost officially rated at 23/33 MPG

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:44:00 -0400

From AB All-New Ford Escape with EcoBoost Engine EPA-Certified at 33 MPG, the Most Fuel-Efficient Small SUV on Market - All-new Ford Escape certified by U.S. EPA at class-leading 33 mpg with an autom...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

FORD VAN UPGRADE

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:39:02 -0400

THE 2008 PLASTIC FRONT WHEEL WELL LINER hides a dead end sheet metal box down at the driver's feet edge. IT'S FILLED WITH DIRT. There's a narrow sheet metal seam also dirt filled. cAR WASH ! And no c...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Diesel returning to full-size Ford vans

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:45:41 -0400

From AB Ford Brings New Solutions to Help Fleet Customers Manage Costs; New Transit to Get 25 Percent Better Fuel Economy Ford's expanding lineup of fuel-efficient engines and alternative-fuel techn...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

ac/heater

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:01:26 -0500

I have a 1998 Ford F150 8 cylinder automactic.The ac and heater both work , but only on the defrost setting,does not change to floor or other settings. Where to look for problem and ho...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1988 F-150 inline 6 cyl. 4wd. tank selector switch was used now won't start

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:46:42 -0500

my truck has front tank only, the rear tank removed. flipped swtch and truck revved about 4000 rpm and killed engine right away.truck will not start now. ------------------------------------- mottvil...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

OT: Video - 130 MPH Cobra Crash

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:07 -0500

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'93 Ranger spare tire carrier

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:13:28 -0500

Helping a friend w/ brakes on '93 Ranger... was appalled when I got under there, spare tire carrier is missing hardware and spare tire was up against rear axle. Apparently he was driving it like ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Ford Expedition

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:43:25 -0500

I have a 2005 Ford Expedition XLT. It has reached a little over 100k miles. I am now ready to give it a tune up but no repair center will touch because they are afraid of the spark plugs breaking...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Removing the Oil Pan on 88 F150 4.9L engine

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:14:24 -0500

Yea, this is the same truck with the loose cab and annoying ignition key button. This time the problem is serious. This is mostly just a farm truck. I ran it the other day just to haul some hay ba...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Why do Ford trucks have that Key Button

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:02:43 -0500

Why do Ford trucks have that Key Button on the steering column, that I need to push to turn the ignition key to the off position? (I'm referring to a 1988 and a 1990 F150, both have this button). I...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here