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11-08-2007, 10:48 AM
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IMA VIRGIN (well, not any more)
Greetings....
I've always wanted a Ford truck with 4-wheel drive. Could never afford a nice ride. Decided along the way that when I did get a Ford it would be NICE!! Well I finally got my cherry popped.
It's a '95 with a five speed and 4.9L with 143k + miles on it. I've had it for almost a month and there have been some OPP's showing up. The first was the slave and master clutch cylinders. Even though I bought it cash AS-IS from a dealer. They offered to repair it free of charge since I had only had it a couple of days. That was very nice of them, legally they didn't have to. I guess since I paid cash they want future business.
Second is that I can't shift to 4lo (another thread).
Third is that the front horizontal brake line snapped at the frame on the drivers side.
Fourth is that two days ago I stalled out and it wouldn't start. After it cooled down it fired up again. I had noticed that the coolant overflow tank was bone dry when the engine was hot. After I topped off the radiator (1/4 gallon) I filled the overflow only to find a crack in the tank. It holds about two inches of coolant. Nothing some epoxy won't cure. I'm assuming there is a coolant sensor somewhere.
Anyway, I'm in it for the long haul and the truck is nice and still looks brand new. Not bad for being twelve years old.
I've always wanted a Ford truck with 4-wheel drive. Could never afford a nice ride. Decided along the way that when I did get a Ford it would be NICE!! Well I finally got my cherry popped.
It's a '95 with a five speed and 4.9L with 143k + miles on it. I've had it for almost a month and there have been some OPP's showing up. The first was the slave and master clutch cylinders. Even though I bought it cash AS-IS from a dealer. They offered to repair it free of charge since I had only had it a couple of days. That was very nice of them, legally they didn't have to. I guess since I paid cash they want future business.
Second is that I can't shift to 4lo (another thread).
Third is that the front horizontal brake line snapped at the frame on the drivers side.
Fourth is that two days ago I stalled out and it wouldn't start. After it cooled down it fired up again. I had noticed that the coolant overflow tank was bone dry when the engine was hot. After I topped off the radiator (1/4 gallon) I filled the overflow only to find a crack in the tank. It holds about two inches of coolant. Nothing some epoxy won't cure. I'm assuming there is a coolant sensor somewhere.
Anyway, I'm in it for the long haul and the truck is nice and still looks brand new. Not bad for being twelve years old.
11-08-2007, 03:30 PM
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That is a BAD truck! (I mean this in a good way of course!) I'm lovin that color and design as well as how it sits. Oh, Welcome by the way and thanx for the pics.
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11-08-2007, 11:07 PM
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