Marauder_Pilot
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My Quadvan project is going on a truck to a new home tomorrow, and while I'm sad to see her go, the money will get me something that doesn't need a new engine.
And right now, this is the frontrunner candidate for a new daily driver/light expo vehicle:
2005 Ford F-250, 5.4L, 4WD, 5-speed manual and zero options. Doesn't even have carpet inside the cab, just the way I like it-but what it does have is a big service bumper and a 12,000 pound Warn winch.
What it ALSO has is the infamous 5.4L tick. From what I've read, opinions are pretty split on whether that's completely inconsequential and can be fixed with either a sensor or just 15W40 oil, or it means the engine's about to explode.
I've seen quite a few of these trucks on here, and I really like that one, ticking aside. But, aside from the Quadvan, I've never owned a Ford before. What are people's thoughts on the gen-1 Super Duty trucks? Anything to look for, anything to avoid, known major problems, ect.
If I did buy it, plans would be pretty minimal to start-some more lights, a sleeping platform in the back, maybe a levelling kit and some 35"s since the tires on there only have a year or so left in them.
And right now, this is the frontrunner candidate for a new daily driver/light expo vehicle:
2005 Ford F-250, 5.4L, 4WD, 5-speed manual and zero options. Doesn't even have carpet inside the cab, just the way I like it-but what it does have is a big service bumper and a 12,000 pound Warn winch.
What it ALSO has is the infamous 5.4L tick. From what I've read, opinions are pretty split on whether that's completely inconsequential and can be fixed with either a sensor or just 15W40 oil, or it means the engine's about to explode.
I've seen quite a few of these trucks on here, and I really like that one, ticking aside. But, aside from the Quadvan, I've never owned a Ford before. What are people's thoughts on the gen-1 Super Duty trucks? Anything to look for, anything to avoid, known major problems, ect.
If I did buy it, plans would be pretty minimal to start-some more lights, a sleeping platform in the back, maybe a levelling kit and some 35"s since the tires on there only have a year or so left in them.