Frustrated FTE user
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Elder User
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 563
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From: DeKalb, Ill.
Frustrated FTE user
I often search through old pages of the forums here in order to learn about my truck.
In my recent searches, I've found that the archives have been wiped clean.
I was just beginning to feel like I should become a supporter of the site...
then BANG, years of info have been removed.
It appears our new updates contain things like cool new smiley faces.
Great,
Murph.
In my recent searches, I've found that the archives have been wiped clean.
I was just beginning to feel like I should become a supporter of the site...
then BANG, years of info have been removed.
It appears our new updates contain things like cool new smiley faces.
Great,
Murph.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 595
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From: Chico, CA
FYI: When searching for something within this forum it's often easier to just go to google and enter "site:www.ford-trucks.com 1973-1979" plus whatever you're looking for. This will often return the thread you want on the first try - even if it's been archived. However, that doesn't help you to just scroll through and read.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,329
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From: WY
All is not lost. When the forum was updated it changes settings in everyone's control panel. When I got on the first time after the update I could only see posts from 6/10 and forward.
Check your UserCP and make sure under Edit Options, Thread Display Options, that you have it set to show all
Check your UserCP and make sure under Edit Options, Thread Display Options, that you have it set to show all
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,037
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
Ya, my settings were "view last threads from last two weeks" or something like that. Because I thought the same thing............Damn it, all the archives were deleted, but that's not the case. I still don't like the search function, but oh well.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,329
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From: WY
I agree with you. I have never had much luck with forum searches anywhere.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 12,183
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From: St. Charles, Missouri.
I try to use the search feature as little as often,and when I do have to use it,t takes anywhere from 30minutes to several hours to find the one thread I was looking for.
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Fleet Owner
Joined: May 2009
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From: Gilbert, PA
yeah. the search function BLOWS. I was tryin to update "Josh's 79 F150", so i typed that in the search section and i get 5 other posts, and not one of them was what i typed in
her is the link..at least that works https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...s-79-f150.html
her is the link..at least that works https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...s-79-f150.html
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Halifx Pa
I couldn't agree more, I tried to do searches for great threads, only to find dozens of threads that had nothing to do with what I was searching for. I am sure it is not an easy task to have it set up to run more efficienty, then then I am not computer wizard either, just frustrated with searches sometimes.
I find it easier to just post a fresh thread, and hope somone doesn't get annoyed because the same thread and answer was JUST posted last week.
I find it easier to just post a fresh thread, and hope somone doesn't get annoyed because the same thread and answer was JUST posted last week.
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 555
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From: Washington state
If the admins want to get an idea of a search that actually works they should take a look or talk to the folks over at VWVortex.com. That search works!
Junior User
Joined: May 2009
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When i use the search feature, i ALWAYS go to "advanced" and search ONLY thread names/titles, not the whole thread. It has worked for me so far. But it will only work if what you are searching for is in the title of the thread.
but i agree, the standard search should be TONS better than it is. I have been a part of forums for a very long time and this search feature is one of the worst i have ever used.
I understand why other new guys constantly put up new threads that have been answered hundreds of times.... the search feature is almost useless (unless if you search titles only)!!
JT
but i agree, the standard search should be TONS better than it is. I have been a part of forums for a very long time and this search feature is one of the worst i have ever used.
I understand why other new guys constantly put up new threads that have been answered hundreds of times.... the search feature is almost useless (unless if you search titles only)!!
JT
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 555
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From: Washington state
When i use the search feature, i ALWAYS go to "advanced" and search ONLY thread names/titles, not the whole thread. It has worked for me so far. But it will only work if what you are searching for is in the title of the thread.
but i agree, the standard search should be TONS better than it is. I have been a part of forums for a very long time and this search feature is one of the worst i have ever used.
I understand why other new guys constantly put up new threads that have been answered hundreds of times.... the search feature is almost useless (unless if you search titles only)!!
JT
but i agree, the standard search should be TONS better than it is. I have been a part of forums for a very long time and this search feature is one of the worst i have ever used.
I understand why other new guys constantly put up new threads that have been answered hundreds of times.... the search feature is almost useless (unless if you search titles only)!!
JT
Then maybe the search should default search to Thread titles and leave searching the searching the post body as a option.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 4,157
Likes: 3
YES! The search engine is useless without using 'search titles' option. Do this and you will find more of what you are looking for.