A couple of things I wish Ford would consider

[LxMan1]

Actually, the rest work like normal gauges. My volt gauge is about 1/4" lower with the key on, not running, the temp gauge measures actual head temp, not coolant temp. (Nice because if you are low on coolant, the sending unit will not be touching coolant and give a false reading. Been there done that on the Mustang years ago), and the gas gauge, tach and speedo work fine as well.
I too, wish that the oil pressure gauge was accurate, but that's life I guess.Been that way since 97 and probably won't change.

[Ryan50hrl]

we have tpm on our trucks now I do believe....at least theres a sticker on my wheel warning me about it....as for olm......we can't get everyone to agree that airbags and boxed frames are better than the old trucks....how do you think we'd ever sell a computer telling us when to change the oil....LOL

[fonefiddy]

The OLM changes depending on how you drive it. Normally it's abour 4-4500K miles. But my wife got a job about 6 block from our house. She won't walk when it's -30F so she's been driving to work. This time the OLM went off with under 3K miles.

[fonefiddy]

Originally Posted by Ryan50hrl

we have tpm on our trucks now I do believe....at least theres a sticker on my wheel warning me about it....as for olm......we can't get everyone to agree that airbags and boxed frames are better than the old trucks....how do you think we'd ever sell a computer telling us when to change the oil....LOL

I'll agree, Air Bags are good. I won't agree with the boxed frame. We did fine without the added weight of the boxed frame for over 50 years.

[jjlrrw]

My wifes GM car has the oil monitor and I think it is very nice, no need to change the oil every 3K that has been based on worst case conditions, she averages ~8.5K between changes.

I wish Ford F150 trucks would get a small turbo diesel maybe a six cylinder, a engine like that should get close to 30MPG maybe more. It would not be a speed demon but should have all the torque needed to pull 5000#.

[tjthegreat]

cuz they want you to thunk the truck is worth more than it is

[DeckedoutF150]

Originally Posted by jjlrrw

My wifes GM car has the oil monitor and I think it is very nice, no need to change the oil every 3K that has been based on worst case conditions, she averages ~8.5K between changes.

I wish Ford F150 trucks would get a small turbo diesel maybe a six cylinder, a engine like that should get close to 30MPG maybe more. It would not be a speed demon but should have all the torque needed to pull 5000#.

where have you been?? the diesel will be out in 2010. 4.4L turbo.

[FordTruckGuy7]

I don't see the big deal about an oil moniter. How hard is it to check your oil? I check mine every time I stop for fuel.

[jjlrrw]

Originally Posted by DeckedoutF150

where have you been?? the diesel will be out in 2010. 4.4L turbo.

Yea I seen that not long after I posted, sad part it will struggle to get 22MPG

[tjthegreat]

is that 4.4 an I6 v8 or v6

[MM1281]

Originally Posted by tjthegreat

is that 4.4 an I6 v8 or v6

The 4.4 is a V8.