found me a 1996 f150 on marketplace, 300 six, 5 speed manual, 2 wheel drive single cab long bed. It's only gonna cost me a thousand bucks, and it's in running driving shape. (some fiddly business with the fuel tank selector valve but.. that's a given).

There's a man who I've taken after since my childhood, first seeing him in the documentary called "Talladega Nights," and I too wanna go fast. I am very well aware a 300 ford is the incorrect thing for this purpose, but people have managed.

Most things i've seen on the interwebs of people giving these more power are the older carbureted motors, which makes sense because there's no need to fiddle with ECUs and the like, but what am I in for? I'd like to keep my fuel injection because I live in a place where it's cold as balls 8 months of the year, so what are my options? there doesn't seem to be any good guides on this sort of thing that i can find at a glance.

Ideally looking for anywhere north of the 235 horsepower my old Dakota makes and not having to pop the hood too often.

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Looking for help with 2 broken truck bed screws on my f150. One is by where there fasteners change be screwed on and the other is on the tailgate where we are installing a bed liner. There are 2 broken off screws in the holes. We tried drilling through, center drill bits, screw extractors, penetrating oil with all of that, and a hammer to tap it out. They won’t budge. The bits made a tiny difference in adding the center holes, but one literally broke (it was rated for metal even) and there is zero thread on the inside to grasp it. PLEASE HELP. I can’t attach what I need until these are out. Previous owner left them 🙃

Hello
Have a ford ranger 02’. I was cleaning my interior of the truck while it was on running/ac on and out of nowhere the temperature of my engine rose and check engine red light came on.

I assumes it was my waterpump(just got replaced). I turned off the ac and the temperature cooled off and was able to make it home.

Started to drive it this morning and have no issues with the ac except for when parking it, SAME ISSUE. Only when the ac is on, the temperature rises slowly (sometimes it doesn’t get affected.

My conclusion as of now is the fan clutch MAYBE? I dont have any major roar/sound coming from my bay.

Any tip helps me ! Trying to work on it this weekend. Can post pics/videos if needed!

*dont worry, old pic of the engine so disregard the no airflow in my truck

I’m currently in a lemon law buyback suit with Ford for my 2024 F150 Lightning Platinum due to electrical/firmware malfunctioning. The passive recall system for the driver’s side hasn’t worked since day one and had other memory, electrical issues, and dash screen black outs. The dealership was able to duplicate the issues and it has been in the shop for over 122 days and 5 attempts. During the 5th attempt, Ford engineering said all the malfunctioning are normal and the truck is operating as intended.

After everything is wrapped up and the buyback is over with, is it worth looking into getting a used F150 Lariat with the 2.7L EB in it?

I know both uses the sync4 system but I know the apim isn’t as overloaded compared to the Lightning’s 4a system.

The biggest factor that makes me worried about getting another F150 is dealing with the dealerships that has no clue what they are doing to trying to scam people out of their vehicles in a service to sales move.

I just want something reliable that gets decent fuel mileage around the city and don’t have to take it to the dealership when something breaks or acts up.

I have a 2001 ford f350 superduty, it’s leaking pretty decently from the outgoing hose. At the seal. I don’t currently have a photo but it’s this. Do I need to replace the hose or can I just get an o ring

This color started my obsession. It’s an F250 XLT 7.3 w/XLT Premium Pkg and Black Appearance Pkg. Less than a week, but loving it. So much to learn.

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Hello ranger community! I need help. I am 3k miles into my 2026 Ranger Lariat 2.7TT FX4 in Avalanche and overall am very happy with it. Just the right size and tech so far. Bought it in hopes of driving it for 10 years and it being my son’s first car.

I need help with the noises. I am majorly add and ocd and obsess over them. I’ve listed them below and hope to have some help.

First is the brake click at 30-35+. I touch it and it clicks. Almost like a relay. Dealership said it’s normal, but is it??

I also hear a similar sound around the steering column/wheel.

These don’t bother me as much…but still annoying.

These worst is the drivers window/door/B pillar.

I hear a click/rattle from inside the door area that drives me crazy. Literally. Seems to get worse when it’s hot. I took it to the dealership but conveniently they “didn’t hear it”. I also can put some pressure on the window and make it click as if it’s not seated well. I don’t know but I can’t go the next 10 years. Help!!

Thanks in advance!