Topher5150

I'm sure this question has been brought up a million and one times, but I'm in the process of selling my Xterra, and finally getting a real truck that i can haul stuff with and wont cost me a ton of money to maintain. I had a Lincoln before with an H.O. 5.0, and my dad has had several cars with 302's in them. I was wondering if there were some common problems with the 80's-90's V-8 trucks (drive train, elecrical etc...) I'm in Michigan so accept the fact that it's not going to be easy finding one with out rust.

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

ignition modules were very problematic

Topher5150

what are some signs of ignition module problems?

djfllmn

iTrader: (1)

going down the road and the truck shuts off and won't refire..almost every ford v8 from the mid 80s-90s had that set up. They don't really give you a warning, they just go

Topher5150

another question...I was looking at CL at some 80s-90s F150s online, and one popped up about and mentioned something about "typical manifold issues". It didn't specify exhaust or intake, but does anyone know of these issues

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

They always say "typical" to make it sound like you should just expect it.
If it has a manifold issue, it has a manifold issue. It will have to be repaired so you will have to figure that into your "on the road" price.
I see lots of ads that say "typical ford rust". Just means their truck is rusty.