Ron Sessions The new 3. The step side is helpful and sturdy, it's not slippery or too small. Drivers seat sags a little toward the door from getting in and out, a piece is broken off and stick through the seat once when I was getting in. . How could that possibly be enough engine for a workhorse pickup? So acceleration from rest is effortless and a very light part-throttle tip-in from the driver keeps the turbocharger on boil for tackling most uphill grades with minimum effort and little or no downshifting required. Smaller steps between the gears of the new 10-speed mean the diesel can spend more time in the sweet part of the torque curve, which in this case is 1,750 to 2,250 rpm.
I am guessing you need the spark plug wire orientation. Developed in cooperation with General Motors, the new 10-speed is standard with the V6 turbodiesel. That translates to a bladder-busting, 690-mile cruising range with the standard 23-gallon fuel tank a 36-gallon tank is optional on some models, too. Model year 1999 Year of manufacture 1999 First year of ownership 2001 Most recent year of ownership 2005 Engine and transmission 5. Its got minor flaws but in all this vehicle is dependable and fun pending on the mood your in that day. I called the next day and started making arrangements for the purchase with a trade-in.
Once this one finally does give up the ghost, I will without any doubt buy another one. When I declined he told me I had to sign a lot of paperwork releasing Zeigler from liability. I heads and intake on the 4. Leaks water through roof in the back, somewhere above the sliding rear window. Tell us more about the van. Power mirror switch doesn't move mirrors to the left.
You will have to look at the numbers on the coils and pick out the cyl that matches the one that coil is supposed to fire. Front end steering and suspension components squeak like crazy. It has never left me stranded. I got into an accident with this truck a few months back and my airbags deployed glad they did because I got pretty shaken up. Started after a day of driving through deep water. However, I have also heard about head gasket problems with this engine. Ram introduced its Italian-made EcoDiesel V6 in 2014 and set the bar for light-duty truck fuel economy.
I feel like I am driving my wife's car and not a truck. If it is in clean condition no major problems or damage and it drives well, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you trust. But that would be missing the point of why diesels are so popular for doing traditional truck tasks such as hauling and towing. Truly unbelievable how the Pierson Ford handled this. I had to replace the fuel pump at about 120,000, but that is to be expected. With the F-150 Power Stroke V6 turbodiesel in the mix, the top three selling vehicles in the U. A Range Rover diesel in a near 3-ton Ford pickup, you say? It could be that F150 owners overtax this engine , while other Ford product drivers treat is less severely.
Model year 1999 Year of manufacture 1999 First year of ownership 2002 Most recent year of ownership 2011 Engine and transmission 4. The Power Stroke V6 diesel shines because, as with other diesels, its peak torque comes in early at just 1,750 rpm, way sooner than in any gas V6 or V8, and stays strong in the midrange. Up down and right work. Answer the questions, then we can talk about price. Yes Review Date: 23rd October, 2005. Equipped with a new 10-speed automatic, the F-150 Power Stroke turbo-diesel improves responsiveness and efficiency. General Comments: I have the single cab version, but there is still plenty of room to lean the seat back comfortably.
Our family has had pretty bad luck with the Ford 3. There are two coils on the engine. In Park the needle doesnt point right at the P. Optional automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and a Pro Trailer Backup Assist that once and for all takes the guesswork out of backing up a trailer are on offer as well. Did they know, simply ignore it or conceal it? All failures happened before the 60k mile mark. The neat thing is the driver can actually see which of the many gears on offer the truck is actually in by checking the dash display.
The price was very good for the low mileage. Passenger side power door lock is weak and works %10 of the time. General Comments: This truck by far is the best truck that I have ever owned. My wife and I took it for a test drive and really liked the truck. This should be a pro since the van has to go up on a lift for a proper evaluation.
I would not trust these people. All in all this truck is wonderful, I love it, and it's pretty quick too. Full review on their google plus page. It is a very reliable truck. In its optimal configuration, the Power Stroke V6 can tow up to 11,400 lbs. My front bumper is a little messed up, but other than that, there is nothing wrong, the thing is a tank! Great to drive on the highway. It can handle a payload just shy of 2,000 lbs.
Other than standard maintenance such as oil changes, brakes, tires, and tune-ups, it has not cost me a thing in repairs. So, the stage is now set for a light-duty diesel pickup renaissance. The only time I felt raked over the coals was at the close where the sales manager tried to get me to purchase extended warranty insurance. It's a lot of money! Consulting the Consumer reports history, I find that the Ford V6 as used in the Explorer has a better than average rating and only 2006 had cooling system problems. Model year 1999 Year of manufacture 1999 First year of ownership 1999 Most recent year of ownership 2010 Engine and transmission 5. Maybe that explains the price. I can't afford to fix the damage, so I cut out the air bags, and the truck still runs and drives like the day I bought it.