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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>siri95</b> <br /><small>Member # 2840</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,18,19,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'm might be getting into another Ford. It's not a Mustang but a 1993 F150 XLT 5.8 extended cab 4x4. <br /><br /><a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4894593009.html" target="_blank">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4894593009.html</a><br />I'm going to check this out this weekend. <br /><br />For those who know about these trucks what are your thoughts, any problem areas and how reliable? <br /><br />Thanks! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SVTGhoust</b> <br /><small>Member # 20</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,18,19,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> oil drip is most likely from oil pan gasket. With that mileage, do a coolant flush, check thermostat and heater core.<br /><br />Otherwise the 5.8L in those years is a good solid motor, however very thirsty for gas. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marks93</b> <br /><small>Member # 11130</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,19,7,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> These are very good trucks. I've had my '95 for 14+ years now and have 271,000 on it. Very few issues with it. Mine is a 5.0L 2 wheel drive Eddie Bauer edition and I still love it. At 259,000, I put a new engine in it and plan on keeping it for another 200,000. This is my favorite body style for the Ford trucks.<br /><br />I'm not sure what he meant by drip pan, but the small oil leak may be the rear main seal. Usually is with 238,000 on it. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Robb</b> <br /><small>Member # 9444</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,19,11,58,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Had a 92 5.8 with 297k on it when i sold it. Was a good truck but it being a gas guzzler is a complete understatement. Sold it when gas was touching $5 a gallon. Legit thought it was leaking gas because of how fast it was drinking it. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>siri95</b> <br /><small>Member # 2840</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,19,13,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Sounds like they are solid trucks and not much to worry about if maintained correctly. <br /><br />I'm concern about the small oil leak and wonder how easy the fix is. I guess, i'll find out once I get the truck.<br /><br />How long do you think the engine will last since the top end was rebuilt? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Marks93</b> <br /><small>Member # 11130</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,19,14,5,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> That's hard to answer. I had to swap engines because my thrust bearing went out. Had horizontal play in the crankshaft and had belt alignment and squeaking issues. <br /><br />It's all a matter of how it was driven in the past, which you really can't tell, even if the guy says he was easy on it! Sounds like a new/rebuilt tranny and a good to go top end. May last quite a while, depending if the bottom end holds up. Listen to it closely when you take it for a spin. Might have a mechanic check it out before buying....compression test and coolant pressure test.<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2015-02-19, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: Marks93 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>wilit</b> <br /><small>Member # 3367</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,19,20,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I had an '88 Bronco with a 5.8 in it. Great truck, but like the others have said, it's not very fuel efficient. Mine was worse off since it only had a C6. No overdrive = <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" /> at the gas pump. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>siri95</b> <br /><small>Member # 2840</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,20,17,40,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Truck fell through and seller backed out of the offer. <br /><br />Hate it when this happens.It makes me want one more now.. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,24,20,59,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Did the the truck check out? I'm in the market for a 4x4 truck or Bronco. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>siri95</b> <br /><small>Member # 2840</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,25,0,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Boss 327:<br /><strong> Did the the truck check out? I'm in the market for a 4x4 truck or Bronco. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I didnt see the truck but from all my research this is one of the better ones out there. I'm just scared of the transmission problems I keep reading about. <br /><br />I saw this Bronco on clist. Looks pretty good <br /><a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4903521481.html" target="_blank">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4903521481.html</a><br /> <br /> <small>[ 2015-02-25, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: siri95 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,25,9,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by siri95:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Boss 327:<br /><strong> Did the the truck check out? I'm in the market for a 4x4 truck or Bronco. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I didnt see the truck but from all my research this is one of the better ones out there. I'm just scared of the transmission problems I keep reading about. <br /><br />I saw this Bronco on clist. Looks pretty good <br /> <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4903521481.html" target="_blank">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4903521481.html</a> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Ok thanks. I emailed the guy with the truck last night but he wasn't interested in my trade. Guy seemed like he's not in a hurry to get rid of it <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SIC9250</b> <br /><small>Member # 8216</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,25,10,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Getta diesel 94-97 powerstroke f2/350,solid as can be and no where near as bad as mileage as a 5.8 or 5.0,tons more power and beefier axles,gas trucks just don't get it done like a diesel,gotta 95 xlt 4x4 powerstroke and I love it <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>85_TT_5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 8486</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2015,1,25,11,46,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Excellent trucks, beside drinking lots of gas <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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