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Todd writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
ProsGreat pick up reliable Consgas sucks
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Every House Hold Needs A Pick Up — the truck has great tq, it can out pull any v8 deisel on the road today. Best motor ford ever biult the I6 300 4.9lt. Its a tough truck if you want to go off road and looks great lifted and decked out witch is my plans for this one Primary Use: Commuting to work
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Connor writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Prosit will go anywhere Consits an automatic
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Love It — love this truck will definatley be keeping this one has great performance quick accerlation and great stopping power no squeals even from the power steering pump this truck is awesome to drive even puting in through the worst mud it has the balls to make it through Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Thomas writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
ProsSuprising fuel economy on the highway and mine is loud. ConsDue to age, things tend to rattle.
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1988 Ford F150. Good Design. Great Truck. — Has a real good corner handling, especially at higher speeds. Although it is classified as a half ton truck, the drive-train has a 3/4 ton potential. Being an older vehicle, the weight is a large factor in fuel economy. Even with downside of age, beauty, and par performance, the overall cost of ownership is very low. Repair is usually on the lower end of cost and time making this truck a favorite of my vehicles so far. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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WFC13 writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
ProsGood balance of power and economy/looks ConsN/A 
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I Can't Buy A Truck Like This New Anymore, So I'm Going To Keep It For A Long Time To Come. — I have an '88 F-150 4X4 shortbed with a 302 engine and an added NP-435 to replace the mazda 5-speed. When I put 31" tires on the truck, my mileage went down to 13-15 MPG with the 5-speed still in the truck. When I replaced the 5-speed with the NP-435 4-speed, which has no overdrive, my mileage surprisingly went back up to the 18 MPG range. I even got asmuch as 19 once without using the cruise control. I can certainly live with that because I don't use the truck every day. The tourque of the creeper gear and reverse is great to have as well. Additionally, I made this clutch adjustable with this transmission, meaning when you let your foot off of the clutch pedal, the throw out bearing stops turning because the release arm does not touch the clutch fingers. I could not do that with the 5-speed. This transmission is what I feel belongs in a pickup. A true truck unit which has seen service in much larger trucks,like an F-600. I'll never regret putting this into my truck! Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Brian_1979 writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
ProsRides nice Constrans slips 
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Xlt Lariat With All The Bells And Whistles — Standard cab, blue and white, all the factory bells and whistles plus bed-liner, trailer brake controller and air ride. 2WD, 302 EFI engine, 4 speed AOD auto trans. Bad on gas, ok on power but trans slips if I try towing anything. Rides good, handles like new. 54,000 miles, belonged to a long-haul truck driver so it spent the majority of it's time in the garage. Early AOD model automatic overdrive transmissions were built too flimsy for a truck but there's 3 different upgrade kits for it but they all cost money. I like the truck but to be honest I wish it had the 300-6 engine and a 5 speed manual trans. Everything else works except the gas gauge needle goes crazy regardless which tank is selected, HVAC is stuck on "floor" because the cable broke and there's too much junk under the dash to get under there and fix it with my short temper and lack of contortionist flexibility. Cruise can't hold the throttle steady so I don't use it. Strong throttle return spring requires constant pressure with foot, so it's always slowing down on me. Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Peter writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Prosit moved Conselectrical system
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F150 — Worked good unil the electrical system went out. Good old stick, manual 4 wheel drive. Good towing ability, passanger room of maybe 4 people at one time. Cargo room could have alot of stuff in the back, haled alot of the drywall and materials for my brothers house in it | ||
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Colin writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Prostough truck Consfront head lights where a little odd looking
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F-150 — over all good truck.tough truck.lacked a little power but still not that bad for a 6cyl.good buld quality.gas milage could of been better.had a few squeaks and rattles but had 396 000 kms on it when i parked it and kept it as a parts truck. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Daniel writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Pros4x4 and long bed Cons12 MPG!!!
25
Its An Awesome Truck — its an xlt lariat with 351w c6 trans fresh rebuilt 351 the power of it is amazing interior is clean exterior has a fresh paint job has 31x10.50s on it manual 4x4/ manual locking hubs the gas milage sucks i get around 12.5 MPG Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.) | ||
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Nick writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Prosreliable, sounds amazing, and is fun to drive. Consgas mialege
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Very Good — This is my truck i love it and depend on it. She is my baby she might not look like much but she is reliable.she will get u from point a to point b without a hitch. This truck isn't amazing on gas but as long as u keep some in her she will run. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Ben writes:
1988 Ford F-150 Review
Prosan ok light duty truck Conscv front axle
25
With Some Time And Mods It Can Be A Nice Truck — This truck was ok It never let me down but it never really impressed me either. It did drive nice down the road pulled alot of wood with it so thta wasnt to bad i might own another one maybe Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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