New to the forum and I'm looking to get into a F150. Are there any model years to avoid / search out??

Looking around the '93-95 years...


thanks for any help....

 

Did a little research last night and think I discovered a few things.

Looks like '97 was the first year of the "modern" body style. Is that correct?

Looks like I'll be looking for a '97 or '98 model 4X4. I love that body style...

Any problems with these years I should know about or look for when I go shopping.

I'm a life long Ford man, and I need a Truck to go along with my '95 GT and '66 289 coupe Mustangs.


Any help on this will be appreciated !

 

If you get a 97 or 98, make sure that you at least get the V8. The 4.2L V6 had gasket problems in those years causing the engines to blow up.

 

Welcome to the site Ponyrider

Yes, the "modern" body style was introduced in '97. I have a 2000 which is essentially the same except my supercab has the 4 doors instead of just the 3 that you get with the 97's & 98's. They're great trucks and I hope you find one you'll be happy with.

 

I ordered up a '97 as soon as they were available. It is one of the few trucks that I never had problems with. The only difference that I recall between the '97 and '98 was in '98 they moved the tail pipe behind the rear tire instead of in front of it. we had a lot of frosting over in the rear wheel/tire on cold winter days.

 

GASP, UH OH

 

Good choice on the '97 or '98. My only advice would be to get a 5.4 L and assure it has a LS Dif.

Good Luck and happy hunting.

 

Get a 1995/96 with an Inline-6. It'll run forever. That is, unless you really want a V8.

 

Thanks, guys!

 

Thanks again for the info!

If anyone hears of a one owner '97-'98 4X4 model in the Nashville, TN area, let me know will ya?

 

When you speak of the LS diff. do you mean the rear gears? And why LS?

Is it a better ratio or something?

 

I think I figured out what you meant... LS = limited slip, not a chassis package.