The nice thing about the analog gauges is they have an actual needle and a real bezel too. As an old timer I much prefer that. Looks good with the truck on or off.
This is the first truck I've owned but I've driven many others over the years, even for work. My '22 F-150 has the most comfortable ride out of anything I've driven. Actually amazed me on the test drive. Even so, adding some weight in the bed does make it even smoother.
I believe the factory...
I absolutely notice a better ride with a little weight in back.
This is an interesting idea as it keeps the bed clear and places the weight down low, which is better for handling. A drawback is it would be a minor project to remove. If one never approaches their payload limit this wouldn't...
Tried my best on the photos. Let me know if you need a specific detail. Or I can try fitting it and report back with photos. Mine is a 2 door regular cab. Thanks!
This is exactly why I’ll stick with highway tires. Aggressive all terrains might look cool, but it would be foolish to suffer the noise, ride and MPG drop when I never go offroad.
It's not just weight but rolling resistance. Factory tires are chosen for best ride and economy. KO's are the opposite of that. That said, there's something else giving you 5 mpg drop on one trip. Probably wind conditions. You'll need many more miles for a proper comparison.
Picked up a matching set of take off wheels for my soon to arrive Bridgestone Blizzaks. They were pulled off the first week after delivery and are like brand spanking new. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for posting this.
Interest on our first home mortgage was 12.5% in 1983. Today in your "Bad economy" it's half that. As I'm sure you are aware, interest is the largest part of your monthly payments for many years and can substantially limit what one can afford.
I like to think that the...
But the modern truck will eventually close the $$ gap with fuel savings and longer life/more miles. I love the old times and vehicles but We're not going back! 🙃
For almost 2 years at the beginning of the pandemic inflation did outpace wages. But wages have outpaced inflation by about the same amount for almost 3 years now. (since Feb 2023)...
I'm with you on this. I'm sure I could do it but would rather not.
Presently I have only 20,000 miles on mine and it shifts fine. At 7,000 miles a year, all light duty, I may never be concerned about changing my fluid. If I keep it 10 years that's 70,000 miles. Less than half of the Ford...
I enjoyed daily driving clean 60's and 70's vehicles into the mid 2000's. Sure, I put some time and money into them but they also didn't depreciate like new vehicles do; I often sold them for more than I paid for them. Mostly I liked the retro looks and the comments they garnered.
I don't need...
If you want to just start getting experience with the new tool and the cost is not an issue, then yeah, just get the recommended unit and start learning. You'll find it's not that difficult once you read up, watch videos, and have some hands on experience. Soon you'll be the expert diagnosing...
Are you sure you even need one? I bought a basic/cheap one from the local auto parts store when my Mercedes had an issue. It worked and told me exactly which coil to replace. I've yet to have a reason to use it on the truck. I'd just wait if I were you.
I've only tried ECO mode briefly on my 2.7 so I can't say if it helps with my mileage. I'm a very conservative driver speed wise and I make a constant effort to begin coast down as early as possible, so I can't imagine it could improve MPG much if at all.
Anyway, I'm quite comfortable with all...