Hey folks, new member and a huge fan of Ford trucks in any configuration.I just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I don't currently own a Ford truck(Lincoln Mark VII, 98 Taurus)) but I've had many in the past. Hope to get another soon. Ford trucks are IMO the best made and the only truck I would buy. A little back ground; My father had a 1970 F-100 when i was a kid, dependable but rotted away quickly as most did. I bought a 72 Ranger XLT in 1979 and drove it for3 years (did a 351 swap to replace the blown up 390) The next owner went to ~200K until the Windsor died. By then the rust had taken over the cab mounts.The 68-72 are my personal favorite Dads next was a 1974 Explorer Camper Special w/360, wimpy motor(IMHO) but a sweet truck Orange\white trim and light saddle interior (I took my driving test in it).I inherited that one. 79 Explorer F-250 Super Cab 400\C6 Trailer Special. Tough truck that I used into the ground (it did tough blacksmith service before I got it).. Since then I've had a couple of Rangers, great for what they are, family members still own a 94 and 95 Ranger. The 95 is Dads replacement for a terrible 82 F-150 that I would really not want to talk about. Monday lemon truck from day one, glad to see it go. I've worked on a few Emeryvilles (this should date me) and driven\ worked on a few Louisvilles (LN-9000, and the like)
I live in Ford Truck country (Northern Ohio West of Cleveland). The 73 - 79s are repeatably recycled here to get another 100K out of them, and the 80 and up are around in droves. Lots of 96-05s including SDs too for the more affluent rural folks. Expys, excursions, etc.
I came here looking for info about the 4.2. A co worker just lost a motor presumably due to failed intake gaskets in a 98. I'm going to help him find the best route to a repair. From my reading, this looks like a place I can hang out and hopefuly contribute.
I was a Ford Master Tech for a number of years (Through 2001)and am quite familiar with most series (cars and trucks). Maybe I have something to offer, I hope. This looks like a great site to become a part of.
I'll hang back and lurk for a while, but If I have anything to add, I'll chime in.
Great site, Tom

Just saw the Announcement fron Jack Roush at the becinning of this section. I'm currently in the process of negotiating the purchase a Roush Mark VII GTC. Awesome car!! Haven't seen it yet, but....we'll see.

 

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