Thread: Truck Ideas

Looking to buy a new Ford Truck around 10k. I currently have a jacked up 96 F150 4.9 that I want to sell soon mainly because I've had a lot of issues with it and my mind set on what I've wanted out of a truck has changed. I'm looking for either another F150 or maybe a 7.3 F250 diesel preferably a manual and a short bed with an extended cab that's reliable. So I'm looking for some ideas on what's best for me

Originally Posted by TBar12

Looking to buy a new Ford Truck around 10k. I currently have a jacked up 96 F150 4.9 that I want to sell soon mainly because I've had a lot of issues with it and my mind set on what I've wanted out of a truck has changed. I'm looking for either another F150 or maybe a 7.3 F250 diesel preferably a manual and a short bed with an extended cab that's reliable. So I'm looking for some ideas on what's best for me

stay away from 3v 5.4's

Originally Posted by fird12

stay away from 3v 5.4's

are you not liking yours?..

Originally Posted by Ford Fan#1

are you not liking yours?..

meh, it's got decent power, I'm just always in fear of it leaving me stranded lol

Originally Posted by anaheim_drew

My 05 will be 11 in April and he has been a great truck. ---------- BS. If you were that worried, you wouldn't be looking for mud tires and new wheels.

well, it's mine now, soooo I mean, what else am I supposed to do?

So which engine size is the best?

Originally Posted by Ford Fan#1

change / check the fuel pump driver module and you should be worry free. Along with all of the fluids and change to 5w-30 motor oil. And motorcraft plugs and coil packs. And if it sounds like a diesel and rattles and ticks then save for a motor. Or OEM cam phasors and a timing set

It's not wise to tell somebody to do something that the manufacturer doesn't recommend. The engine calls for 5w20. That's what u should put in it

5Star tuned.....

Originally Posted by Jersey_Joe

It's not wise to tell somebody to do something that the manufacturer doesn't recommend. The engine calls for 5w20. That's what u should put in it 5Star tuned.....

well. That's what the guys on the other fourm run. They said its better for the phasors.