Hi folks im new to the site and would like some help buing an older f150

What should I watch out for
What is the best year / Motor
what are the common problems in older ford trucks

I do know that I want a regular cab non 4x4 and fuel milage/reliability are more important to me than power

Thanks in adavance for the help

 

well, keep in mind that fuel mileage and reliability isnt gonna be easy with a 30 or so year old truck. as far as engines, many people here will agree that the 300 inline 6-cylinder engine is probably gonna beyourbest bet. its extremely reliableand a workhorse. good luck on your search!

 

over the years ford has built lots of GOOD motors . none as good as the 300 I-6 as far as reliability . if i was looking for a 70's era truck it would have to be a 78 highboy w/ 460 , keep in mind anything you find for a decent price is going to be dam near frame off restore. but when your done ya got a very nice truck .

 

Well, back in the day I used to drive Dad's 77 with a 351 auto 4x4. It was bullet proof until I got in a wreck with it. I called it the floater...everytime I stomped on it, it would rise up a few inches and float until I let off the throttle. It was the coolest truck I've ever driven, ever!

There is one down the road from me for sale now, $900. A little tattered now.

 

thanks for the help guys, below are some of the trucks for sale in my area right now. Any thoughts???

Also I was told to stay awa from the 360 any feedback on this?


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68 FORD F100, with canopy, 360 V8, new carb, am/fm cassette, runs well $2100. North Vancouver,

78 FORD PU, approx 85,000 orig kms, runs grt, easily & current AirCared, v little rust, awesome buy, only $1500. Cloverdale Tel:

76 FORD F100, grt wrk truck, v rel $1000 obo

78 FORD F250, camper spec, reg cab, gd running cond, some body rust, 190,000 kms $1250 obo.


More on what Im looking for

4x2
half ton
Body not to important but I don't want the thing to fall apart
Use as a daily driver
I am willing to spend up to 3000 (thats candian bucks) but I wouldn't mind spending less and having a little cash left over in the kitty for the odd repair.

 

IMO i would go for the

78 FORD F250, camper spec, reg cab, gd running cond, some body rust, 190,000 kms $1250 obo.


ya cant beat a camper special for hauling . they dont build them like that no more