87-91 Ford F150 4WD

get a dodge

i have an 88 f150 L6 300cid its a damn solid truck it will hold up for anything everything is original and is still kickin !@# at 166k and they were all hard miles but do get manual hubs

Automatic hubs and clutchs have caused problems. If you buy one with
manual hubs and the clutch has been replaced and has less than 50K miles
on it you will probably get a reliable truck. There may be diagreement
on the clutch issue but I'm basing it on two friends with Fords of that
era. One friends truck took the first clutch at 50K but the replacement
has been holding up fine.

Larry
If you don't care where you are, you ain't lost.

I have a '91 F150 4WD, 302, M5OD, 110k miles.

If you go for a V-8, watch for broken exhaust manifolds (one of mine
broke right in half), rotted out oil pans, and broken catalytic
converters.

All of the u-joints are a problem, including the front axle joints.
The brake calipers generally suck, although mine have been OK.
Problems with the rear brakes were corrected by trashing the factory
shoes. The self adjusters also rotted off on both sides. Watch out
for rusted brake lines, too.

No problems with the transmission or clutch. I ended up changing the
clutch at 97,000 because I had the truck apart and the engine jacked
up, but there was plenty of lining left and the pressure plate was
fine.

The only rust I have is on the hood and tailgate. The paint sucks.

Steve S.



>Andy Funk

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I had an 87 4x4 with the 300 cid six and a 4 speed manual. No problems with
engine (except solid state ignition module replaced) or clutch or trans at 98K
miles.

All universal joints replaced twice. Much work to keep rust under control here
in New Hanpshire. Both fuel tanks rusted out as well as fuel pumps (all three,
2 low pressure and the high pressure). Front end alignment was always poor, led
to tire wear. Otherwise, the usual exaust and brake replacements.

Truck always ran well except for when the ignition module went.

Alan Sherwood Take me to the river and drop me in!
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