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Some basic advice, go for the 5.4L V8. Fuel econ is almost the same as the 4.6 and the performance is much better. The bigger engine is also quieter.
Try to find a 2006 left over. The only change for 07 is the addition of a mp3 input jack on the radio and the 06 has much bigger rebates.
A 4x4 XLT Supercrew with the bigger engine should be in the low $30s.
Mark.
chelsea
Anyone know what fuse is for this outlet.
I know it's not the same as the cigarette lighter fuse, cause it works.
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anybody?
Does anyone have any experience with the V6/automatic combination? I test drove it extensively yesterday and it had plenty of power for what I need, just want to know about reliability.
I'll second the other message - you'll get better mlieage towing if you get a diesel truck, the diesel develops much more torque at low rpms than a gasser so it's more efficent for towing. However, you'll end up paying more anyway. The diesel costs more up front, the fuel is more expensive than gas, and general maintenance on the diesel costs more than a gasser too.
Mark
Less than 12000 miles( it's a long irrelevant story).
Anyhow, on the way to the airport this am the rear end of the driveshaft connected to the rear diff twisted off and fell to the pavement.
Anybody know if Ford has any warranty on this or will help out.
Look like it was the result of salt , corrosion etc.
Inputs appreciated as always.
If you have an answer to my problem please e-mail me direct as well as posting to the forum.
I have a "90" F-150 4x4 w/302. It started overheating and the first thing I did was change the thermostat. Didn't help. Then changed the temp sensor. Didn't help. Took out the thermostat and ran the engine. Only got to about 1/4 mark on gauge. My son said it might be a blown head gasket between the cylinder and water jacket. Don't see any weird stuff in the water and don't have any unusual pressure in the radiator. I'm currently running the truck without the thermostat and although it runs cold, it seems to be happy otherwise. I know this is not a good way to run the engine for any length of time so I'm asking for your diagnostic help. Oh, I tried that stuff you put in the water to seal leaks. Didn't help. What now?
I recently replaced the water pump, thermostat, hoses, serpenntine belt and idler, fan clutch and radiator, as well as the temp sender and gauge (earlier). The truck started overheating under load. The temp would rise fairly rapidly and then drop down just as dramaticaly. At first it was only when towing a 7500 lb trailer. Then it started doing it under hard acceleration, deceleration (engine braking) and even running at lower speeds (30-40 mph). Putting the engine in neutral and gunning the engine would make the problem go away, as would turning on the heater.
I tried removing the thermostat, and it ran colder (about 1/4 mark) and worked well. Under load, it would rise up to about halfway sometimes.
I tried the old thermostat, but the problem came back. My local mechanic did not have a head gasket tester. So I took this 12-year-old truck to the (ugh) Ford dealer. They put a new radiator cap and tstat in and ran it. According to their "diagnostic computer" the engine itself is not overheating (whatever that means) and it is not the head gasket.
They are thinking it may be clogged catalytic converters (???). According to the book, the cats are good for 100,000 miles, so they should be replaced. They are $1200 from the dealer (ouch!). Or, the manager suggests punching them out, as a 1995 does not require emissions testing in NY.
Jury still out on this one. The mechanic says it feels like it is losing power (perhaps) and the cats have to go.
Suggestions? Ideas? I'll keep you posted as to what finally works out... I can't wait to see the bill on this one. He must have six shop hours into it already.
--Bob.
He thought maybe a minor head gasket leak (my theory also) that is leaking exhaust gases into the coolant under load, but not sucking coolant back into the cylinder. So far, the total bill is about $200, including an oil change, state inspection, fixing a leaking drain plug, and rotating the tires. It would be about another $800 to pull the heads and replace the head gaskets, etc.
I told them to go ahead and do it. We'll see if this fixes the problem. The truck otherwise runs like new.
Good luck with your new truck
Mark.
KCAir at Personafile
While on vacation a couple of weeks ago it blew a spark plug out of the head. This occured, not while driving, but when the truck was started. It could have been a very serious situation if it had happened at speed in traffic. Not to mention the potential for fire.
Both the servicing dealer (not my home dealer) and Ford Customer Care mislead me to beleive that the problem was an isolated incident and was caused by my home dealer not properly instaling replacement spark plugs.
As it turns out the spark plugs were never replaced in my truck (they were the factory installed plugs) and that certain Ford motors with aluminum heads have a problem with spitting out spark plugs. Ford has ignored the problem.
For additional info go to:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/ford_techs_spark_plugs.html
I have been a Ford fan for 40+ years; however may never even consider another Ford because of this experience and Ford's attitude about this problem.
I am considering purchasing a 2007 pickup, half ton. I need the larger double cab, full double cab. I will need to use the back seat often for kids and dogs. I want the truck to be able to tow 7,500 pounds, perhaps a little more. I would prefer as good gas mileage as possible. I want the truck to last for years and across the 100,000 mile mark without major repairs.
Should I wait for 2008 to see if problems with the new 2007s have been corrected?
If I purchase this year, what would someone suggest?
Gas mileage, as on ANY 1/2 ton pickup, is underwhelming, however. I get 20 MPG on the highway with my V6 long bed 2007, which is probably about as good as you can hope for in any 1/2 ton, give or take an MPG here or there.
What other trucks did you consider, and why did you pick the F150?
Michelen, Dunlop, Bridgestone - have nothing for this truck!
Was Ford trying to corner the market on this fix? Anyone found a better tire option out there?
that should give you some choices.
also a 255/65 17 may fit.
The fit and finish is great. This is our fourth Ford product. We've owned a '96 Explorer, '99 F250 7.3 Super Duty and the '05 F-250 6.0(problem truck).
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