Hello

[LTJGWorth]

Not sure how many of you remember me. It's been a while since I've been on here. Last time I remember I had just posted about me getting a 2000 Ford F-150 after I wrecked my 97 Dodge. I was on here a lot posting about problems with my Dodge. I've had the Ford for about a year now and the reason I haven't been back on the forums is because I haven't had much trouble with the Ford. I must say, it's a lot better than the old Dodge was, although I still miss the Ram. Had a little trouble with the air control valve on the throttle body, but a little bit of carburator cleaner spray fixed it right up. When I bought the truck it had original tires on it. Guess what kind they were: the recalled Firestone Wilderness ones that had blow-outs all the time. Well, I decided to take a 6 our trip to Tennessee last April and on the way back home I had a massive blow-out on the front-right tire and bent the rim. Cost $111 to replace. But other then that I haven't had much trouble. Replaced the brake rotors on the front, and that's about all the work the things needed. I've put about 14,000 miles on it now. She's doing good. I know I'm a traitor in this forum, but that Ford is damned good, guys.

[BleedDodge]

I remember ya. Good to hear that you're still well and everything.

[imtheoneandonlyD]

I kinda do, but im not sure. Hello though.

[fredjacksonsan]

Nice to hear from you....glad the new truck's working out so well.

[anelson1995]

Don't take me wrong...glad the truck is runnin good for ya. Wish mine were. But...... did I just hear the F... word?

[TurboDuck]

Hello.

So what you're saying that on the Ford forums (if there is one) that there are no complaints or problems. Just praise? Hmmmmmm. :-)

Just kidding, I just happen to be a pure moparhead. I have a hard time even saying that "F" word.

I had a friend that bought a Ford Power-Joke diesel. It never got over 10mpg, ever. I think it spent more time in the shop that at his place, he was extremely happy to get rid of that one. We all have our good / bad vehicles.

[dadof4s]

Hey LT, does that Ford have hooks in front on the chassis/ If it does do you know what they are for? They are for tow chains so it can be pulled by a Dodge. lol

[neon_rt]

My father in law has a '96 Ford Power-Joke that he bought for towing his 28ft 5th wheel trailer. The only proplem he has with it (actually 2 lol) he thought he would get 18mpg while towing and he gets 9mpg and it breaks down everytime he tows anything (even my 1200lb tent trailer). Seems like it always costs $1000 or more to fix and we are stranded while it gets fixed. But he says it's a good truck (like all good Ford owners say). This summer he wants to tow his trailer down to Disney Land. We (wife and kids) are flying and staying in a Hotel, it is less stressful than taking the FORD b/c we are always Found On the Road Dead.