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#473 of 569 F150s are getting Too BIG? by driversmarter

Feb 27, 2008 (1:20 pm)

I drive a 2000 F150. I could easily afford a new truck. I don't buy one because the size has gotten out of hand. I'm 5'6", and I have trouble seeing over the current model's tailgate. Also, my 2000 is a regular cab with a nice short wheelbase. This allows me to park the truck in tight spaces that I could not fit into with a newer model - at least not without doing a 15 point turn.
 
I'm too grown up to drive a Ranger - what are my options? Is anyone from Ford out there listening?

#474 of 569 Re: F150s are getting Too BIG? [driversmarter] by mickeymouse2

Feb 27, 2008 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: driversmarter (Feb 27, 2008 1:20 pm)
You have quite a few options. The tail gate could be removed on a newer truck and a safety net put in its place. You also could modify the seat height and put pedal extenders on the brake and gas pedals if needed. If a smaller truck is what you really want, consider the Toyota tundra. If your going to use it all the time for hauling or towing, the chassi isn't as durable as the f series. The upsideon the Toyota is also gas millege. The down side is if the starter ever needs to be replaced. Its under the intake manifold on the v8. Ford also makes a sportrack. Go do some test drives and see what fits good and will meet you needs for hauling or what ever.

#475 of 569 Ford Cars and Truck Recall by gaspasser2

Feb 28, 2008 (4:06 pm)

AP
Feds Alert Ford Owners to Recalls
Thursday February 28, 5:41 pm ET
By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer
Government Warns Ford Owners About Recalled Vehicles
 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government on Thursday warned owners of about 4.6 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring their cars and trucks immediately to dealerships to disconnect cruise control switch systems that have been linked to engine fires.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the consumer advisory to owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and passenger cars who have not yet responded to past recalls.
 
The recalls have vexed the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker, affecting its popular F-Series pickup trucks, prompting hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits over engine fires. Three deaths have been tied to the fires and Ford has struggled to produce enough parts to fix the problem.
 
About 9.6 million Ford vehicles have been recalled since 1999 and about 5 million have been fixed, raising concerns about the remaining vehicles on the road. NHTSA said they have received about 60 complaints of engine fires in the Ford vehicles since August 2007.
 
Ford said they supported the action and dealers would soon offer a more permanent fix.
 
"We absolutely want everybody to come in as soon as they can because we can eliminate the risk of fire for anyone with a vehicle in this recall," said Ford Motor Co. spokesman Wes Sherwood. He said the company would have an "ample supply" of the replacement parts by June.
 
NHTSA said many dealers will disconnect the cruise control switches as a "drive through" service so owners do not have to leave their vehicles at the dealership or schedule an appointment.
 
Dealers have installed a fused wiring harness into the speed control electrical system as part of the recall, but replacement parts have not been widely available. Owners can take their vehicle to a dealer to have the cruise control deactivated until the parts arrive.
 
NHTSA issued a lengthy list of older vehicles covered by the consumer advisory, including 1993-2004 Ford F150 trucks, 1994-2002 F250 through F550 Super Duty trucks with gasoline engines, and 1998-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUVs, all of which were among the best-selling vehicles in the nation during those years.
 
A complete list was available at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.
 
The Ford recalls have run into problems. Earlier this month, the automaker recalled about 225,000 vehicles that had already been repaired because some wiring harnesses appeared to be defective.
 
Ford also faces more than 100 lawsuits nationwide because of fires linked to the cruise control deactivation switch. Many owners have alleged the fires began after the vehicles were turned off and there have been three deaths attributed to that problem in Iowa, Georgia and Arkansas.
 
Last week, Ford was able to consolidate 77 lawsuits filed in Texas so a single judge can handle pretrial discovery.
 
Ford has said its internal investigations have found the fires did not cause deaths and injuries.
 
"In the cases where there was that allegation, we found that the source of the fire was unrelated to the vehicle," said Ford spokeswoman Kristen Kinley.
 
For additional details, owners can call Ford at (888) 222-2751.
 
Ford Motor Co.: http://www.ford.com
 

#476 of 569 need help with a 347 stroker by badford2

Mar 05, 2008 (9:55 pm)

i am attempting to build a 347 stroker for my 85 f-150 right now it has a 302 out of a 95 ford mustang and needs to be replaced i have another block and heads to use for the 347 it is also out of a 95 mustang i have never built a motor i have only rebuilt them i would say that i am slightly mechanically inclined but i need a site or something to help me blue print and balance it i have started to port the heads and have a good machine shop to do all the work on the block and the 3 angle valve job on the heads

#477 of 569 Re: need help with a 347 stroker [badford2] by kcram HOST

Mar 06, 2008 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: badford2 (Mar 05, 2008 9:55 pm)
You probably will do better in our Speed Shop: Tuning & Modification Board, our home for all things modified!
 
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#478 of 569 help by slicknuggets

Mar 06, 2008 (5:52 pm)

I am putting headers on my 88 f150 lariat 5.0l and redoing my exhaust all the way back my new cats do not have an air pipe. What do I do with the air tube?

#479 of 569 1992 Ford 5 speed Manual Transmission by slapraim

Mar 19, 2008 (8:52 pm)

Pulled a 5 speed from a 1994 ford which shifted well and was real smooth. Then I put it in a 1992 Ford f150. Right after I put it all in the truck I found it was in gear. Now I can't get it out of gear. The clutch slave seems to be doing its job, and I bled the system, and have done all I know to do. Any suggestions on what it could be??

#480 of 569 Re: 1992 Ford 5 speed Manual Transmission [slapraim] by mickeymouse2

Mar 20, 2008 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: slapraim (Mar 19, 2008 8:52 pm)
If it will not come out of gear even with the engine off, the transmission might be hung up. I suggest verifying that the trans change over is compatible. Here is my thought. If the out put shaft is slightly longer on the transmisssion you put in, it might be binding things up. Try loosing all of the bell housing bolts so the trans is away from the engine a little and see if this frees it. If it does, a solution to this would be to shim or place some u shape spacers between the engine and trans.

#481 of 569 2001 F150 Headlights and Clear Corners by wranglrgrl9

Mar 22, 2008 (7:28 pm)

Hello i am looking to put clear corners on my 2001 white f150 and wanted some inout. I was curious on what others thoughts were about replacing the stock healights as well..i don't want to put the clear corners on and it look tacky with the older dirty headlights, not that they're that bad. i was also curious if anyone knew if there was a way to make fog lights bright enough the mesh with the new clear lights.
Thanks !!

#482 of 569 302 for 94 f150 4x4 by doogle1961

Mar 24, 2008 (5:02 pm)

I recently bought a 94 f150 and the engine blew. I would like to know what years engines are able to swap and how hard would it be to change the computer if I change to a 351. And if anyone has one reasonable.
 
Thank you

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