1994 Ford F-150 - An oldie, a goodie, and a great deal too!
The first time I saw this truck, was a photo of it on Craigslist. A guy was selling it in a nearby town, and I got very excited, because the truck is an F150, which I wanted, it was sharp looking, which I hoped for, and it was a great deal, which I was grateful for. The style package is more “loaded,” so the truck has some perks; it’s a V8, it has two gas tanks, has a short bed which makes it look sporty, yet the interior and dashboard are pretty simple, without all the readouts and gadgets of “newer” trucks. This truck is solid. It’s got a wide wheel base, which, with the short bed, make it feel like it hugs the road more, and the cab is still high enough that I can see over most other cars. Other things I like about the truck are, it has power steering, power windows, power brakes, a... (more)
The first time I saw this truck, was a photo of it on Craigslist. A guy was selling it in a nearby town, and I got very excited, because the truck is an F150, which I wanted, it was sharp looking, which I hoped for, and it was a great deal, which I was grateful for. The style package is more “loaded,” so the truck has some perks; it’s a V8, it has two gas tanks, has a short bed which makes it look sporty, yet the interior and dashboard are pretty simple, without all the readouts and gadgets of “newer” trucks. This truck is solid. It’s got a wide wheel base, which, with the short bed, make it feel like it hugs the road more, and the cab is still high enough that I can see over most other cars. Other things I like about the truck are, it has power steering, power windows, power brakes, and a bench seat, which feels sturdier and is easier to maintain than bucket seats. This truck is the perfect size; It’s big enough to haul a 25 foot boat, or an RV trailer, and it’s not huge so I’ll have fun driving it on the highway, on a city street, on a country road, or down to the beach. The truck runs well; when I bought it, it needed a fuel pump, some brake work, and some new gaskets and hoses. It runs smooth, and sounds great for a 25 year old vehicle. The gas mileage isn’t great, but I’m not going to use it for a lot of road trips. I’ll drive it 6 miles or so to work, 15 miles or so to my favorite fishing spots, and 5-10 miles to visit a friend here and there. This truck has a sport bed, 72” x 48”, which is short for a typical F150. It’ll be adequate for hauling lumber and building materials, or loading up boxes and furniture when I help friends move, and my 10 foot kayak fits perfectly, pushed in at an angle. One reason I have a truck is to do all these things, but mostly to haul my kayak and gear for a day’s fishing.
I love pulling up at the "loading zone" at the DIY/Hardware store, and watching the guys who load lumber and materials stare when I get out. They aren't expecting a 5'3" white woman to pull up in this truck.
I love pulling up at the "loading zone" at the DIY/Hardware store, and watching the guys who load lumber and materials stare when I get out. They aren't expecting a 5'3" white woman to pull up in this truck.
It's the perfect size, it's powerful, and it's very sturdy.
It's the perfect size, it's powerful, and it's very sturdy.
It's bigger than the Ford Ranger truck I had before; the gas mileage isn't that great, and I had to put the dashboard and door panels back together because the previous owner was trying to play electrician, and took them out.
It's bigger than the Ford Ranger truck I had before; the gas mileage isn't that great, and I had to put the dashboard and door panels back together because the previous owner was trying to play electrician, and took them out.
1994 Ford F-150 - Tough little truck.
The Ford F150 is one of the most popular vehicles sold in the US, of all time. The 1994 model was no exception, having a very rugged frame and chassis, Front anti-lock brakes, and power steering and automatic transmission. It's a little higher off the ground than previous years, and the Flare Side model has a sporty, 6-foot bed that makes it easier to turn the truck, and back it up. The power windows, bucket seats, and variable heat/air controls all help make this truck a stylish, yet comfortable ride.
The Ford F150 is one of the most popular vehicles sold in the US, of all time. The 1994 model was no exception, having a very rugged frame and chassis, Front anti-lock brakes, and power steering and automatic transmission. It's a little higher off the ground than previous years, and the Flare Side model has a sporty, 6-foot bed that makes it easier to turn the truck, and back it up. The power windows, bucket seats, and variable heat/air controls all help make this truck a stylish, yet comfortable ride.
I saw this truck on Craigslist, and traveled almost 100 miles to go get it. I paid a very low price for it. It wasn't running, as it needed fuel pumps, so we flat bed towed it home, and started working on it. We replaced the fuel pumps, and the brakes, struts and shocks because our climate made the undercarriage a bit weathered (rusty). When we were done, we started it, and it ran like a champ... (more)
I saw this truck on Craigslist, and traveled almost 100 miles to go get it. I paid a very low price for it. It wasn't running, as it needed fuel pumps, so we flat bed towed it home, and started working on it. We replaced the fuel pumps, and the brakes, struts and shocks because our climate made the undercarriage a bit weathered (rusty). When we were done, we started it, and it ran like a champ. I had that much faith in Ford, and F150s that I knew it would run well with a little tender loving care.
The most favorable thing about the Ford f150 is that it is tough. You can go over a street median if you have to, though it's not recommended. It's tough enough to drive down a muddy dirt road, but smooth enough to be comfortable for a ride across the city. Some of my favorite features of the Ford F150 are, it's tough, it's powerful, with a 6-cylinder engine, I could pull a 20 foot boat trailer if I wanted to. I also like that it's a little taller than other years' F150s, so I sit higher in traffic and can see more. And, I love that it's got a short bed, which makes it easier to turn and b... (more)
The most favorable thing about the Ford f150 is that it is tough. You can go over a street median if you have to, though it's not recommended. It's tough enough to drive down a muddy dirt road, but smooth enough to be comfortable for a ride across the city. Some of my favorite features of the Ford F150 are, it's tough, it's powerful, with a 6-cylinder engine, I could pull a 20 foot boat trailer if I wanted to. I also like that it's a little taller than other years' F150s, so I sit higher in traffic and can see more. And, I love that it's got a short bed, which makes it easier to turn and back up.
It is a big vehicle, and can be hard to maneuver in traffic, and park in some parking lots with narrow spots. Also, it's older, so I have to give it more maintenance, checking the oil and fuel levels, because the hoses and gaskets aren't all new.
It is a big vehicle, and can be hard to maneuver in traffic, and park in some parking lots with narrow spots. Also, it's older, so I have to give it more maintenance, checking the oil and fuel levels, because the hoses and gaskets aren't all new.
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