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#48 of 68 f250 rear main seal change by slimed8 Jan 23, 2008 (4:59 pm)
anyone know how long it takes?1995 f250 4 wd
#49 of 68 repairing seat heater by michalr Jan 28, 2008 (4:31 am)
I have a 02 F 150 4x4. driver seat heater died. Any info on how to repair by myself. Dealer wants $600.00 that I don't have.
#50 of 68 new truck by 70ss454_man Jan 28, 2008 (10:07 am)
I just bought an '01 F-150 Lariat Extended cab for $12,000. It has 91,000 miles on it, and is in perfect condition. It's loaded with every option and it drives and rides like a dream.   I was wondering if I could get opinions. Did I make a good buy? Replies to this message: nvbanker (Jan 28, 2008 2:55 pm) 70ss454_man (Jan 29, 2008 10:35 am) diehardford (Jan 30, 2008 11:55 pm) nvbanker (Feb 01, 2008 7:22 pm) and 1 more...
#51 of 68 Re: new truck [70ss454_man] by nvbanker Jan 28, 2008 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Jan 28, 2008 10:07 am) You're looking for reassurance - because, in your heart, you worry you overpaid. Wholesale on that truck, assuming it is a 4x4 (you didn't say it was), is about $8,000. HOWEVER: Condition is not recognized in that number. If it is truly in beautiful condition - it's worth whatever you will pay for it. So, unless you bought it to flip it, don't worry about it. If you are gonna drive it a few years, you did fine. Replies to this message: 70ss454_man (Jan 29, 2008 10:35 am) diehardford (Jan 30, 2008 11:55 pm) nvbanker (Feb 01, 2008 7:22 pm) 70ss454_man (Mar 11, 2008 6:38 pm)
#52 of 68 Re: new truck [nvbanker] by 70ss454_man Jan 29, 2008 (10:35 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 28, 2008 2:55 pm) It is a 4x4, and actually it blue booked out at $11,449. I'm more worried about reliability and cost of maintenance with the Triton 5.4s.   I wanted something nice and I want to make sure I have a solid truck to be driving.   Thanks Replies to this message: diehardford (Jan 30, 2008 11:55 pm) nvbanker (Feb 01, 2008 7:22 pm) 70ss454_man (Mar 11, 2008 6:38 pm)
#53 of 68 Re: new truck [70ss454_man] by diehardford Jan 30, 2008 (11:55 pm)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Jan 29, 2008 10:35 am) Relax and enjoy your truck. I recently traded a 2001 f150 super crew 4x4 lariat with the 5.4 for a new 2008 super duty diesel. I had 127,000 miles on truck and only reason I traded was I bought a camper that was more weight than the truck was designed to pull. Other than schedule maintenance and normal wear items ( brakes,tires etc.) the only repair I had on this truck was at 110.000 the number 8 coil went out. 50 dollars at advance auto
#54 of 68 Re: new truck [70ss454_man] by nvbanker Feb 01, 2008 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Jan 29, 2008 10:35 am) Well, to any car dealer in the country, Blue Book means nothing. If it's reliability and maintenance you were asking about (you didn't really ask that), RELAX! That truck is as tough as they come. The Triton engine family has won many awards from Wards Automotive year after year. They are wonderful power plants. The transmission in that truck is also very good. You should find this truck to be trouble free through 150,000 miles, and only minor needs after that. Enjoy it. You did well, IMO. Replies to this message: 70ss454_man (Mar 11, 2008 6:38 pm)
#55 of 68 2001 F150 rumble/vibration from rear by jlmax Feb 25, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Hi all - Would a low rumble from the rear when making a slow speed turn indicate that a flush of the rear differential is in order? If so, am I in danger of having the rear lock up on me? I had this rumble with our CRV and the flush fixed it. Thanks
#56 of 68 '04 F150 Brakes by aspesisteve Mar 10, 2008 (9:21 am)
I saw in the latest Consumer Reports quality feedback that the '04 F150 gets it's worse mark in brakes for reliability.   that's certainly the case with my truck. At 4,000 miles I had the discs lathed under warranty because they were warped. At 18,000 miles I had the discs replaced under warranty because they were warped big time. Now at 30,000 miles guess what? they are warped again.   I drive my truck pretty softly to save on gas and I tow once or twice per year a 1,200 lbs tent trailer.   Now that I'm out of warranty, I wonder if this could be considered a pre-existing condition and be picked up by the manufacturer. I'm not thrilled at the thought of having to do this brake job out of pocket.
#57 of 68 Re: new truck [nvbanker] by 70ss454_man Mar 11, 2008 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Feb 01, 2008 7:22 pm) Had my first problem! The other day it started sputtering and hesitating, so I had a mechanic friend look at it. New coil pack, pro-line plugs, fuel filter, and its like new!

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