Hey everybody,

I'm looking into a Ford F150 regency and had a few questions.


-What does "Regency" even mean vs a normal f150?

-I've heard the older fords tend to have electrical problems? Can anybody speak on it?

-Anything I should be looking out for if I go check this car out in person?


thanks all,


Zach

 

"Regency" Is most likely a conversion much like a Mark III or similar. I've read that some conversions actually had some performance add-ons like a cat-back exhaust.

I haven't heard anything about these trucks having electrical problems. I've owned about 12 in my lifetime and 6 have been in the 92-96 and I've never had any electrical problems except the factory stereos just plain suck.

The biggest issue with these is rust. Check your wheel wells especially on the bed. Cab corners and under the doors are also suspect. Look very closely to the rear suspension at the spring hangers because the way they are designed, mud and water sit inside them like bowls and they are prone to rust and will fail. However, they are cheap and relatively easy to replace.

If it has a drop in bedliner, try to get a peak under it. Most likely the bad floor will be a wreck as well.

I'm guessing it's a 302/auto? Expect anywhere from 11-14 mpg depending on your location, driving style, and how well the truck has been cared for by the P.O.

Welcome to FTE and good luck. Let us know if you make the purchase and post some pictures of it.

 

Never heard of a Regency F-150 either. Like Kevin says, it's probably an aftermarket conversion company. These trucks aren't known for electrical problems. Other problems yes, but not electrical. If the factory wiring hasn't been mucked with too bad then you won't have much trouble from it.

 

it depends on what someone defines as electical issues. . .theyre old trucks, but theyre venerable ole trucks. electrical problems are inevitable but they range from a burnt up headlight switch plug, to fuel pump relay faults (very common, but easy diagnose/fix). they are easy trucks to learn and easy trucks to fix, thats the most important variable when worrying about electrical woes.