97up-list-digest Wednesday, August 12 1998 Volume 01 : Number 180



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In this issue:

Re: FTE 97up - Any way to lower the FRONT of a SD?
Re: FTE 97up - 1999 F-150 Prices are in.
FTE 97up - F450 Questions
FTE 97up - Re: Lowering the SD Front
FTE 97up - '98 F-150 5.4L probs?
Re: FTE 97up - recall?
Re: FTE 97up - F450 Questions
Re: FTE 97up - Need some advice
Re: FTE 97up - 1999 F-150 Prices are in.
FTE 97up - 97 Ranger Manual
Re: FTE 97up - F450 Questions
Re: FTE 97up - '98 F-150 5.4L probs?
FTE 97up - Web Sites

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 08:59:59 -0400
From: Chad Royse
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - Any way to lower the FRONT of a SD?

FYI, the front end already sits noticeably lower than the back end.
How high do think your truck will be? When I ordered mine, the
brochure and the web site were wrong. By their measurements, it
wouldn't have fit into my garage either. I was going to raise the
header on my garage door to compinsate. However, when I got the truck
it fit. Not, by much. But an inch is as good as a mile. I looked at
the manual, and it listed a the correct height.

Chad

Jim Cole wrote:
>
> I need like 3 inches to get it in a garage. I havent ordered it yet for
> this reason. No, I cant raise the garage :)
>
> Thanks
> -Jim
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 08:07:02 -0500
From: "Union Auto"
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - 1999 F-150 Prices are in.

single CD is (retail/invoice) $190/162. For comparison here is a few 1998's
I've got on the lot compared to equivalent 1999's.

F-150 S/C 4x2 XLT, 4.6L, T53 tires, two tone paint 1998 $23455/20670 1999
$24305/21401

F-150 S/C 4x4 XLT, 4.6L, T65 tires (note these are a no charge option in
1998), Trailer tow, two tone paint. 1998 $27045/23724 1999 27970/24515

F-150 S/C 4x4 XLT , 5.4L, Off Road, keyless, etc.. 1998 $29205/25560
1999 $29465/25787

1999 Advantages: 4 door supercab, ABS, more power in 5.4L small upgrades.

1998 Advantages: 1.9% financing, and a $550 dealer cash discount (most
dealers will pass this on to the customer.

Nathan Bernard
Union Auto, Inc.
Union, IA 50258


- -----Original Message-----
From: Jack
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Monday, August 10, 1998 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - 1999 F-150 Prices are in.


>What kind of increases in base prices have you seen on the base prices for
>the F150? percentage wise.
>
>What about the single CD player?
>
>Thanks
>Jack


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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:04:57 -0400
From: Neil Stahl
Subject: FTE 97up - F450 Questions

I've already ordered this truck, in fact it's probably being
manufactured right now. But my dealer hasn't been able to give me
answers I'm confident in to the following questions, and I want to know
the answers as I finish ordering a body:
1. Exactly what is the Trailer Towing package for an F450 Diesel?
Especially, does it include a receiver hitch?

2. I ordered a spare tire; seemed prudent. I got the standard fuel
tank, which is in the very back and is pretty deep. Where will the
spare tire be attached, and how much ground clearance will there be
below it? (I got a crew cab, in case that's pertinent.)

3. Is there an aftermarket engine brake yet for this engine; one that
doesn't put my warranty in any danger?

Thanks for your help.
Neil Stahl
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:31:04 EDT
From: JDavis1277 aol.com
Subject: FTE 97up - Re: Lowering the SD Front

Jim,

Are you talking 4X4? I believe the 4X2 is about 3 inches lower if that is a
compromise you can live with.

If you are talking the 4X2, the only reasonable way I know of to lower the
frame would be to cut off some of the coil springs. Perhaps a half coil or
so. Heating (weakening) the springs is also possible, but I don't recommend
it.

If you lower the front end, be sure to have a GOOD front end shop redo the
suspension geometry.

If you are talking about the solid front axle with leaf springs the
possibilities become more realistic. Longer shackles come to mind, or custom
springs, or, or...

I guess there is no chance your garage floor is dirt? Oh well!

Good luck, Butch Davis-
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:11:36 -0400
From: Kevin Fowler
Subject: FTE 97up - '98 F-150 5.4L probs?

I was just about to pull the trigger on buying a 1998 F-150 Supercab 4x4
Lariat with 5.4L V8, when I ran across a thread on the
www.f150 online. com message board complaining about a lifter/rings
engineering problem with these engines. Basically, it causes noise when
first started that gradually fades as the engine warms. There is concern
that this problem will manifest itself as serious engine problems,
probably at around 36,001 miles. Apparently, the problem has been
addressed/fixed in the 1999 engine.

It was not clear to me from that thread whether this was a chronic
problem, experienced with every 5.4L on the '98, or if its some small
percentage. Normally I see nothing but glowing reports about this
engine, so I was suprised to see this highly negative thread.

Besides this issue, I am ready to buy, so if anyone can set me straight
quickly, I and my bank account would be grateful...

Thanks,
Kevin
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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:12:24 -0500
From: "Union Auto"
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - recall?

Ford does not post it. They do send out letters if your involved, or you
can have a dealer run your VIN to see if there are any recalls on the
vehicle.

Nathan Bernard

- -----Original Message-----
From: John Kanyan
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Monday, August 10, 1998 11:33 AM
Subject: FTE 97up - recall?


>Does anyone know of a recall on 97 f-250 5 speed transmission?Does ford
post
>recall info anywhere?....thanks,John


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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 10:23:12 -0500
From: "Union Auto"
Subject: Re: FTE 97up - F450 Questions

Trailer towing consists of:
Front stabilizer bar
7 wire harness (located on back of frame where bumper would be)
Trailer brake wiring kit
HD 78 AH (750 CCA) battery (not applicable to Diesel because dual
batteries are std.)
HD 130 Amp. Alternator (gas engine only)
The class IV receiver hitch is an option separate from this.

The Spare should be tucked under the frame fairly tight and not affect
ground clearance.

Nathan Bernard
Union Auto, Inc.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Neil Stahl
To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 9:29 AM
Subject: FTE 97up - F450 Questions


>I've already ordered this truck, in fact it's probably being
>manufactured right now. But my dealer hasn't been able to give me
>answers I'm confident in to the following questions, and I want to know....

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