Any probs with this???
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Any probs with this???
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Jun-02 AT 03:29 PM (EST)]I really like the boxy pre-97 style of the F-150s, but I found a 1998 F-150 extended cab 4x4, 4.6L stick for agbout 17,000. I was wondering if there were any major probs anyone has had with the 4.6...stickshift tranny or any 98 models. I am going back to school and I need a solid truck that won't give me any probs. All input is welcome. 
Oh yeah... the truck has about 40,000 miles on it.
Ray
Oh yeah... the truck has about 40,000 miles on it.Ray
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Any probs with this???
Disclaimer: I have never owned a newer ford, nor do I know of anyone who owned one.
My opinion is based on what other people have said, and is this: It seems like a hit-or-miss gamble. Some people were plagued with expensive problems, while other have had no problems at all. I've read posts from several people who say they go through an engine every 70K miles, and the next guy says he has 200K on his, runs like a ford should. The problems seem to be even more widespread during the first couple years of the newer body style production years.
That being said, I wouldn't buy it. I searched for a couple weeks until I found a pristine '90 F-150. It has the well-proven 300-6 engine, 5 speed transmission, AC that blows ice cold, working cruise control, and the body is in immaculate condition. Yes, it has 100k miles on it, but I expect it to run for another 100k. Ask yourself what you're buying with that extra $13000.
Just food for thought...
My opinion is based on what other people have said, and is this: It seems like a hit-or-miss gamble. Some people were plagued with expensive problems, while other have had no problems at all. I've read posts from several people who say they go through an engine every 70K miles, and the next guy says he has 200K on his, runs like a ford should. The problems seem to be even more widespread during the first couple years of the newer body style production years.
That being said, I wouldn't buy it. I searched for a couple weeks until I found a pristine '90 F-150. It has the well-proven 300-6 engine, 5 speed transmission, AC that blows ice cold, working cruise control, and the body is in immaculate condition. Yes, it has 100k miles on it, but I expect it to run for another 100k. Ask yourself what you're buying with that extra $13000.
Just food for thought...
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RogerF100
'55 F100
Some of the early 4.6L engines developed oil consumption due to worn valve seals. I have a 93 Lincoln with that problem. Expensive to have fixed, over $600 in my area. Some people complain about the shifting of the automatic and that is why so many after market chips are sold. Myself I prefer a '94 or earlier truck with the 5.0 V8. It's tried and true with over 35 years of development behind it.
'55 F100
Some of the early 4.6L engines developed oil consumption due to worn valve seals. I have a 93 Lincoln with that problem. Expensive to have fixed, over $600 in my area. Some people complain about the shifting of the automatic and that is why so many after market chips are sold. Myself I prefer a '94 or earlier truck with the 5.0 V8. It's tried and true with over 35 years of development behind it.
