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  • ladyblueladyblue Member Posts: 326
    hydroboy:

    There's a pretty extensive discussion on tonneaus, caps and bedliners in Topic #96, "Truck Accessories." If you read through the posts there you'll probably find answers to your questions.
  • VDeVincentVDeVincent Member Posts: 1
    I've noticed that the staff at Edmund's doesn't seem to evaluate or test drive vehicles that the average buyer buys. They review the top of the line vehicles only. For example; the Ford 150 they tested wasn't the 2 wheel drive XL model with the base motor, it was a 4 wheel drive model with the largest motor available with interior seating that only a fraction of all Ford 150 buyers will ever see. So, their report is quite useless for most people. We can't tell how a 2 wheel drive truck with standard suspension will ride or handle. We can't tell how comfortable a person would be driving this truck because of the very differant type of seating this top line model tested had. Lastly, we have no idea of the drive train performance and feel because the tested model had the most powerful motor available. I'm sure its more fun to test drive the most expensive and least available models, but as a prospective buyer looking to research a typical new truck to buy I find your reviews quite frustrating.
  • LohengrinLohengrin Member Posts: 84
    There's a good comparison test between base model full size trucks on the Motor Trend site. They tested the V6, reg cab, 2WD models from all three companies. I believe they called it "Budget Pickup Comparison" or something like that. You might find it is what you're looking for.
  • DirltonDirlton Member Posts: 30
    Or you could always go to a dealer and see for yourself. Other people's opinions are just that.
  • lemoynelemoyne Member Posts: 4
    I just bought an F-150 Lariat Supercab 4x4 automatic with the 4x4 on the floor vice electronic shift. It is snowing like crazy tonight and it was the first time I used the four wheel drive. When I put it in H4 and drove it felt like I was getting some resistance. I really noticed it when I made a slow turn in the parking garage. It almost felt like the brakes were on. I had a Toyota 4X4 prior to this and when I put it into four wheel drive I noticed some resistance, but nothing like my new Ford. Is this normal for a Ford F-150 4x4? If not has anybody had this experience and do you know what might be causing it? Other than that I love my new truck.
  • ladyblueladyblue Member Posts: 326
    lemoyne:

    I had the exact same thing happen with my 97 F150. It handled fine in the snow and ice, but when I went to park in a parking space, it felt like the front wheels locked up. I had to take it out of 4WD to park it. I'm not sure what caused this, but I think it was a combination of turning at a slow speed and the fact that the parking lot was dry (plowed), not snow-covered.
  • jravenscraftjravenscraft Member Posts: 1
    when will the 1st new lightening be shipped to dealers?
  • stanfordstanford Member Posts: 606
    During tight turns, the front and rear wheels are trying to turn at different speeds. The transfer case locks the two axles together, preventing this. One advantage of ESOF is that you can switch in and out as needed here.
  • tperkinstperkins Member Posts: 1
    I have a 92 F150 4x4, 351 V8, automatic transmission\overdrive and 101,000 miles. The transmission seems to hesitate or hold itself back before shifting into the next gear and then when it does shift it slams into gear. I have noticed that in the winter that the problem does not occur but the minute the temperature warms up the problems begins again. It also seems that the problem does not depend on time of operation. Some times it occurs immediately after starting the engine and some times it occurs after driving for 20 to 30 minutes but it never occurs during cold weather. I changed the fluid and filter last fall and added fluid treatment to help with the fluid in the torque converter that I didn't drain but it did not help at all. Has anyone else had this problem and did you find a solution? Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
  • lovell1lovell1 Member Posts: 4
    Dose anyone have any links or knowledge of the 98 F150 Nascar with the V8? Is it any good or just a gussed up rip off?
    thanks
    Mike
    lovtlc@gte.net
  • JenningsJennings Member Posts: 2
    I'm considering a '99 Ford xlt SC 4x4, but would like to have a OWL tire that's bigger than the stock tire they offer. It doesn't have to be huge, but I'd like something that fills the wheel well more. I'd appreciate knowing particular brands and sizes if anyone has a suggestion. Thanks-
  • lemoynelemoyne Member Posts: 4
    Lady Blue & Stanford,

    Thanks for the response. Your are right. I went to the dealer I bought it from and they confirmed that on dry pavement the 4 wheel drive is stiff when turning. They said all was normal. Happy Trucking.
  • hawkpilothawkpilot Member Posts: 75
    The best place to get your F150 questions answered is http://www.f150online.com. The message boards are filled with questions and answers posted by owners.

    Lovell1, there are several guys there with "NAStrucks"

    Jennings, tires are a popular topic.

    Tperkins, Lots of guys have older trucks, they may be able to help. Also try Ford Truck Enthusiasts at - http://www.ford-trucks.com/ for older truck info.

    I don't have any official connection with these sites, but I have noticed that most people have moved off of this board and are hanging out primarily on those.
  • vmax23vmax23 Member Posts: 1
    I AM IN THE MARKET FOR A 1999 FORD F-150 XL 2WD SUPERCAB STYLESIDE SB . PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH ALL THE INFO. ON REBATES AND DEALER INCENTIVES, AND ANY OTHER COST CUTTING INFO.
  • ThauThau Member Posts: 25
    I got my info from good web site like edmond and car price.com, then I shop by phone until I got the price down to a range where I feel comfortable with. I then went in to talk to them inperson. I bought one from a dealer that would honor the deal and would not throw in all those extra $ at closing. As the $ I negotiated on is the bottom line no that includes everything except sale tax and tag. I was very fortunate to have found one at where I live, in PA. You should be able to get one couble of hundred dollars(at most) above invoice value. I got mine less than $100 over invoice. Hope it helps. Good choice and best of luck.
    Thau
  • wiffywiffy Member Posts: 1
    I am an 18 year old female from Iowa. I own an 87 Ford F-150, single cab, four-wheel drive lariat.
  • jlc4jlc4 Member Posts: 16
    Welcome, and your question is ???

    jlc4
  • wantaf150wantaf150 Member Posts: 19
    Greetings all,
    I am planning on purchasing a 1999 Ford F-150 Ext Cab, 4x4, w/ 5.4l engine and off-road package (gotta have those 17-inch wheels). Hope to do this within 30-60 days. However, before I do this, I must ask some questions of you current owners. My first question is this: An XLT version of this truck runs about 29.5-30K MSRP (loaded, of course), while for about $1700 more, I can get the Lariat edition; is it worth the extra $ to get leather and the standard CD player in the Lariat? What I am looking for here is input from those with the XLT and owners of the Lariat package. Does the Lariat have a significant advantage come resale time due to its extras? Second, and more important question is: Although I do not plan to off road much, I still want a 4x4; Is there a certain amount of time I must engage the 4WD system (4-hi and 4-lo) so as to keep it in working order; in other words, is this commodity a "use it or lose it" thing? I dropped by Northside Ford here in San Antonio and was informed by the salesman that if I ordered the truck to my specs, it would take about 6 weeks to deliver. Is this about right for the rest of you who ordered yours? Any assistance from you veteran F-150 owners would be appreciated. Oh yeah, someone please explain to me, in simple terms, what the differences between pushrod and overhead cam technologies are.

    Thanks,

    Michael from San Antonio
  • rmulhollandrmulholland Member Posts: 1
    Help. Have never owned a truck. Have recently driven Rangers and F150 both loaded and unloaded. Just looking for a good fuel efficient and comfortable vehicle to take back and forth from KC to Colorado camping. Carry my gear in the back and sleep there too. Any suggestions outthere wouldbe appreciated. thanks.
  • ladyblueladyblue Member Posts: 326
    rmulholland:

    I had the F150 ext. cab 4x4 w/8 ft. bed for two years. With a high-rise cap on the back, it was ideal for camping. I set up the back with an air mattress and still had room with the back seat folded down to load my gear. On trips where I had other people along, I could fill the bed with tents, clothes, firewood and food and had room for passengers up front.

    This was the most versatile, trouble-free vehicle I ever owned. Gas mileage averaged 18 mpg, the interior was comfortable, it handled well and had a nice solid feel to it.

    I just recently traded it for a Dodge Ram 1500, and although I love my new truck, I already miss my F150.
  • wantaf150wantaf150 Member Posts: 19
    Anyone care to answer post #695 (esp the 4x4 use and OHC vs Pushrod questions?

    Thanks
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    wantaf150,

    Sorry you were ignored. I thought you would get a flood of answers.

    It's the location of the camshaft. "Overhead cam" means its up in the head (or both heads if it's a V). If it's not there, the camshaft is down in the block near the crankshaft, but the valves are up near the top of the cylinder, generally in the head in today's engines. Hence, the vertical motion caused by the camshaft is transmitted to something called a rocker arm through a rod...a pushrod. The other end of the rocker pushes the valve open. There is obviously a lot more mechanism in the pushrod configuration, which means more parts that can wear. Therefore, many (most I would suspect) perceive the OHC to be a far superior system. Whether the vehicle is 4x2 or 4x4 has absolutely nothing to do with how the engines' valves are driven open.

    Of course, theres a lot more to it, but you said to keep it simple. Is that good enough?
  • wantaf150wantaf150 Member Posts: 19
    lwf,

    Thanks for the explanation; my question on the 4x4 is that since I will not go off road too much, do I need to engage the 4-hi/lo system occasionally to keep it "in working order" so to speak? In other words, can someone screw up the 4x4 system if he/she does not use it much or at all? Thanks

    Michael
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    I think someone else should jump in now. I had a couple of 4x4s (company vehicles) and put a total of about 140,000 miles on them without hardly ever using the 4x4 feature. It was always there for the few times I did need it, however. But I'm not a 4x4 enthusiast, wouldn't spend my own money for one, and don't consider myself an expert by any means. Perhaps someone other than me should answer that question. My personal opinion is the less you use it, the longer it will last.
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    wantafl50,
    I own a '99 F-150 Flareside S.B. Lariat, 4x4, 5.4L, Off Rd Pck., Towing Pck, Two Tone, Shift on Fly, 3.73 Lmt Slp ($28,800)and LOVE it! I believe you would get more at trade time for the "extras". I believe if you spent 10% more, you could expect to get 6% higher resale. I have had many 4x4's and believe that working the system monthly will keep everything lubed and in good order. Can't prove, but have had no problems.
    Good luck!
  • wantaf150wantaf150 Member Posts: 19
    jjson,

    Thanks for the info; cannot wait to order my truck.....Ford's F-150 is the best according to most pub's. Did you order yours? If so, how long did it take for delivery? Can't wait to pull along side a new Silverado and just shake my head knowing what the poor sap is missing....

    Michael
  • fordboyfordboy Member Posts: 1
    Wanta know towing capacity of F-1504*4 with 4.6Liter and 5 speed

    Also 4*4 with auto transmission
  • seanflaseanfla Member Posts: 1
    I am looking to buy a new F150...I am curious on what..or if anyone in the Orlando area paid for their new truck...
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    OHC engines "tend" to be higher revving engines than OHV engines. This is great in a sports car, and not so great in a truck.

    Having said that, Toyota, which has OHC engines, makes great "truck" engines. They make very good power for their displacement, and the power is down low, which is where you want it in a truck.

    The Ford OHC engines tend to make their power a bit higher in the rev range than do corresponding Dodge of GM OHV engines. I think the Ford OHC has tremendous "potential" as a truck engine. Especially if they shift to a 4-valve design and employ variable-valve timing, which can better control the power band. However, the new GM OHV engines show there is still a lot of life left in the "old" OHV format.

    Note: Chrysler (Dodge & Jeep) are in the process of converting to OHC engines for their truck/SUV ranges. I truly believe the future of truck engines is with the OHC design. My understanding is that it is also easier to make a "clean" engine from an OHC design than with an OHV design. Hence, the shift towards the OHC format for the car/truck companies.

    Bob
  • dwedwe Member Posts: 5
    I ordered a 99 F150 SC 4x4 10 days ago. Dealer called today and said truck would probably be at dealer in two weeks. Has anyone else had this good of luck?
  • DirltonDirlton Member Posts: 30
    My guess is that there was already one on order that met your specs and they "grabbed" it. When I ordered mine they looked at the ones standing in line to see if they got lucky. My understanding is that up to a point in time they can pick one out that is already "set up", tell Ford to paint it blue instead of white and put your name on it.
  • AirwolfAirwolf Member Posts: 142
    seanfla: I live in SW Florida (south of Ft. Misery) and I walked to 6 dealers up and down the west coast before I finally ordered my vehicle from Bill Currie Ford in Tampa. Gary Boyd is a great salesman there. Call him and tell him Ryan Allen sent you.
    When I called, I knew exactly what I wanted, and told him he was in competition with 5 other dealers, and what would be his best price? He offered me $100 over invoice.
    You should read back in the conference, as I posted a long time ago my success story. Others here have not been able to get $100 over, but it's worth the call. Email me personally for more information, but read back first.
    Short version: Ordered it Dec 30, VIN date by Jan 10, delivered Feb 18. SWEET! 1,300 miles so far and she's perfect!

    Good luck!

    Ryan
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    wantafl50,

    My Order was placed with Ford 8/13/98 and I took delivery 10/15/98 (at Dealer 10/13). I did experience a Chevy truck owner get out of his Chevy, look at my F-150, and say "nice truck"!
    Ya gotta LOVE IT!
    Got mine for just under $100 over Invoice.
    GOOD LUCK!
  • signasigna Member Posts: 26
    I ordered my F150 on 10/24 and took delivery on 12/18.
  • lowerkeeneylowerkeeney Member Posts: 4
    Airwolf-
    $100 over invoice (+holdback/reserve ect.) is pretty good.

    Was trying to find a quote and delivery time on a
    powerstroke and came across FordDirect.com.
    http://www.forddirect.com.

    Just my two cents worth, but I found direct quote
    on a Superduty. It sounds like they have dealers
    set up throughout the US.
  • anoordhoornanoordhoorn Member Posts: 1
    So has anyone ordered an SVT Lightning yet? If so, what did you end up paying for it? I really want one, but I've been told I may not be able to move the dealer on price much, even though they still pay a fixed price for the truck. I suppose finding a dealer who'll deal with me honestly is just asking too much...
  • tkabbestkabbes Member Posts: 14
    Help,
    I may be converting to the Ford F150 camp and I need to be able to identify the limited slip option in 1997 and 1998 used trucks.
    Even Ford dealers seem reluctant to help in the identification of this option.
    The id tag attached to one of the rear differential bolts read as follows:
    S869B R
    3L55 88 7G21
    One or two of these numbers were a bit hard to read but I think that I am close.
    Which numbers identify which rear end options?

    Thanks
  • davisspdavissp Member Posts: 1
    I had very good luck at Jarrett-Bodiford Ford in Plant City ( internet: jarrett0bodifordford.com They have a large selection of new and used trucks. If you go talk to Dave Boyette and tell them Scott sent you.
  • HolliwoodHolliwood Member Posts: 46
    I am going to order a '99 XLT F-150 4X4 w/ the "Off Road Package". It will have SB and no ext. cab. I think I got it at a good deal @ $300 over invoice, price tops out at $23,977. My question is will the tires that come with the "ORP" fill up the fender wells or is there another tire I can order? This is my first truck, I am currently trying to sell my '95 Corvette...anybody know of anyone who'd like a Corvette?

    Thanks,

    Holliwood
  • garthrgarthr Member Posts: 11
    I just recieved my 99 F-150 2WD XLT Reg. Cab, and was pleasantly suprised to find ALL disc brakes!An unannounced(to me) inline change I guess.I had ordered it Feb.5th, and it was in TD(Temp Delay) for over a week,so I guess the delay was worth it.However,after the initial whoopie,as long as the brakes,as well as everything else works well, I'm content.It's like our computers,we can ooh and ahh about this or that feature,but all we really want it to do is WORK!
  • jjsonjjson Member Posts: 42
    I have a '99 w/off road and the 17" tires are the biggest Ford offers. Look good. You could get bigger tires, after market.
  • argon111argon111 Member Posts: 1
    Anyone out there own the 99 Ford 150 XLT regular cab with V6/standard? I'm in the market and would like your thoughts on it. Thanks.
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    I have a '98 XLT. In the center of the tach gauge are the letters "<FUEL DOOR". Can anyone shed some light on why this little sign is there and how it is supposted to be interpreted. Not too important, I know, but I've been wondering about it for the year that I've had this vehicle.
  • xl_1228xl_1228 Member Posts: 29
    "Fuel door" means the hinged cover that covers the gas cap.
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    That's true, I'm sure. But that doesn't explain what the sign is doing in my tachometer faceplate, nor what the significance of the little arrow on the left side is. Seems to be pointing approximately toward the 1000 RPM mark.

    I looked in the owner's manual. There are a few pictures of the tachometer clearly displaying <FUEL DOOR on the face, but there don't seem to be any explanation of what it means.

    Any other suggestions? Anyone?
  • cdeancdean Member Posts: 1,110
    it might be a warning light, in case you take off down the road and accidentally leave it open (the automotive way of "leaving your fly open".)

    leave it open and start up your truck.

    --cdean's 2 cents
  • lilley1lilley1 Member Posts: 1
    It is pointing to the side of vehicle in which your fuel door is located.
  • ladyblueladyblue Member Posts: 326
    lilley1 is right.

    As a matter of fact, in the Edmund's review of the F150, they mention how ridiculous it seems to have the "fuel door" indicator pointing at the tachometer. Poor planning on the part of Ford. The indicator and arrow are, indeed, telling you which side your gas cap is located.
  • lt1lt1 Member Posts: 9
    Hey guys and ladies too:

    Been reading all the comments and still don't know what to buy. The 99 Silverado drove great (both ext cab and reg) F150 drove great too. My wife & I thought the ext cab was too big. Just right on the f150. What scares me about chevy is the the truck is a totally new design. And when it comes to manufacturing. (I know from experience) The bugs have to get worked out as they go along and that means we have to live with them until they do. If they kept the ck line and put in some of the new things theyre putting into the silverado I consider it in a heartbeat. A beautiful truck with classic lines. Anyway, need some input on the flare side. Both chevy and ford make it out of fiberglass. Think it will hold up ?
    Still don't know which pu to buy. Chevy or Ford.
  • lwflwf Member Posts: 223
    ok! It's hard to believe, but ok. Now I wonder Ford didn't install a similar sign right next to it that says "TIRES" with 4 arrows pointing down.
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