And'too,

tell them the speedo is metric. 88 kph = 55 mph, etc.

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'99 F-150 XL 4x4 Sport Silver V6 5spd LS 120wb SS 60/40 ConvGrp Hooks Skids A/C AeroCover LouisvilleSlugger TweetieBirdAirFreshener

 

See? even YOU knew I was going 88! Thats it I'm just gonna have to disconnect it.

 

After 4000 miles,

1. The oil filter is a complete pain in the butt to change on the 4.6 with manual in this truck. I should take a picture of it to post, but I dont think a camera would fit up there, my hand barely does. Ford did make a special plastic piece under the filter that "directs" the oil into the drain pan that helps a little. The wiring harness is next to the filter and I can barely get enough leverage on the filter to get it to turn. (About 1/32 of a revolution before repositioning the wrench).

2. The orange peel on the dark blue paint is more than I would like.

3. The 5 speed could be heavier duty, with more towing capacity.

4. I wish I would have purchased the remote entry.

5. I wish the leather steering wheel was an option on the XLT.

6. I wish there was a piece of bodyside molding on the bed portion of the truck. (the newer 99's are not like the 97&98)

Other than those complaints, I love this truck. The force field option would be great!!



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1999 XLT SC, 4x4, Long Bed, 4.6 with manual trans. Deep wedgewood blue

 

I guess its about time I add my complaints to the list.

It can't be said enough times Premium sound? what the h*ll is premium about those speakers!!

Passenger side lumbar adjustment - what only the driver should be comfortable. On that note what happened to the wonderful air lumbar seats??

Lastly the paint could be better!

FORD are ya listening??

That's my bitch list.


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1999 F-150 SuperCab Flairside XLT 4x4, Black (w/dark graphite int), Sport Package, 5.4, auto, 3.55LS, skid plates, captains chairs, cd changer, keyless entry, tow package, bed liner, & tonneau cover. Aftermarket Mods - Airaid FIPK, Gibson Side Swept Single, Smittybilt Modular Black Textured Nerfs, Deflecta Shield Magnum Deflector, Ventvisors, Code Alarm SureGuard40 Security, Pioneer TS-A6815 Speakers (x4), & Superchip on its way!!

 

Ok it's my turn,

1) Leather wrapped black steering wheel like the one in my Explorer on the XLT
2) some type of floor console for the 60/40 split bench with decent cupholders
3) a normal sized radio hole so I could buy the Alpine AM/FM Cassette/CD 3in1 and not have that stupid kit to install a din size only aftermarket stereo
4) a throatier sounding factory exhaust
5) a separate A/C button on the climate control so I can turn the compressor on when I want to.
6) more storage bins and more storage in the armrest compartment

that is about it for now
Minor things indeed, I luv my F-150 anyway

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'99 XLT S/C 4.6 Auto 3.55 LS Oxford White,Orlando appearance package, trailer tow package, keyless entry, A.R.E. Hard tonneau, ventvisors and bug guard all painted to match, limo tint, 5 spoke aluminum wheels, Kenwood 6 Disc, black Back Country nerfs, Buccaneers front license plate! I Luv it!

 

Well after 1 month and 1500 miles in my new baby I only have one complaint, which is the same complaint I had on day one. Is that not the smallest cheesiest glove box you've ever seen? But I'm not complaining too much. After all I shelled out for the captains chairs which has a huge storage bin in the center console.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html

 

Freezer, you are right on that one but, if I had a huge glove box my wife would have ended up with a small cheesy airbag or worse she would have insisted on driving.

 

Complaint department!

1. The visor when deployed in the upright position blocks about 1/3 of the rear-view mirror.

2. My driver side mirror vibrates noticeably in the wind, the passenger side does not.

3. the 60/40 seat's center console's cup holder is really only good for cans and the storage compartment barely fits papers

4. People no longer tailgate me

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David
['99 F150-4X4, 5.4L]

 

cloaker, what's your secret on not getting tailgated. I seem to always find 1 or 2 jerks who want to ride my backside. If I can't see their taillight I'll flash my brake lights to try and get them off. If that sliding rear window weren't so far back there; I'd reach back there, open it up, and give them the finger. Oh well, for the most part people give me plenty of space, which is nice.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html

 

Heres the "secret" according to me: GO faster!
If your worried about your backside, you should get the towing pakage, I never worry about whats behind me. I just might get that blue oval hitch cover to make a "really good" impression.(in their hood)

 

Yeah the glovebox is kinda lame.
I just keep registration and owners manual in there.
Use center console for cds

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted in doors(excellent sound)
Sherwood amp
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

Only one thing I don't like on my 97 is the seat belts. Even at the highest adjusted position it still eats into my neck. It needs to be higher and farther forward. Besides that one thing I love my truck.

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Jim<><
Bright Red, 97 f-150 SC flareside,4x2,4.6,auto tranny, Mobil-1, Superchipped,Supercharged(Powerdyne), Autometer boost gauge and A-pillar single pod,.999 tuned TPS, 2 chamber Flowmaster 40 series with custom dual outlets at bumper, JBA headers, Hellwig swaybar, steel cowl induction hood(non-functional), Magnecor 8mm wires, Plat-4 plugs, , A.R.E. hard bedlid, Laverne nerf bars, American Racing 8x16 with 315-55-R16 B.F. Goodrich Sportruck TAs, 4.10:1 Precision Gears, ,Monro-Matic Plus shocks,custom cold air scoop in the airdam to feed supercharger, soon coming 2500 stall convertor.

 

Chaplain, you beat me to it!,

After a 14 hour drive yesterday I was thinking about putting that same item in today. Every pasenger I've had short or tall fidgets with their seatbelt trying to make it less anoying. I have two clamps I keep in the vehicle for this, but then your seat belt is always outstretched.

Ford seat belt designers,
Please go have lunch with the Lincoln boys once in a while.

Mark

 

The plastic gas pedal is pretty cheesy

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)
Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp for components.
Jensen 50x2 RMS for subs.
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

I LOVE MY TRUCK