Welcome "New Blue" to the family!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Well if you read this thread: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79468

You'll know I recently sold off my decrepid but faithful old Chevy p/u.
Here is it's replacement! New Blue (coincidence)! Looks black in pic from setting sun. Now I can pick up stuff from Menards! :banana:

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/IMG_8488.jpg

[Mr. Man]

Looks nice. I haven't seen one of those Sun visors in a while. Does it actually work? Hope you have good luck with it.

[Ozark Marauder]

Looks very clean......I see by the grille that it might be a lariat model?

OZ

[MyBlackBeasts]

Looks very clean......I see by the grille that it might be a lariat model?

OZ

The guy that owned it didn't beat it. It is still tight, no rattles, clunks, etc. for 140,000 miles.

He was easy on the driveline also. He installed a vacuum guage which means he drove for maximum fuel mileage.

Virginal rust - no bondo.

It's not exactly what I wanted but when it comes to buying used you usually don't get everything you want...

[MyBlackBeasts]

Looks very clean......I see by the grille that it might be a lariat model?

OZ

XLT - Triton V8.

Had a surprise when inspecting it, has factory fog lights. Serendipity! :D

[Fosters]

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[gdsqdcr]

I had an 03 FX4 supercab with a 5.4. GREAT truck ... lowsy gas mileage. I sold it only to buy the crew cab Sierra Z71. The Supercab just would not fit the carseats ...

You will enjoy that truck for a long time!

[MyBlackBeasts]

Not to rain on your parade, but did you watch the crash test videos for that generation supercab F150?

Looks like a clean truck though, stay safe! :)

Thanks for the info but not an issue to me for the 500 miles a year I will be driving it. :)

[gdsqdcr]

500 a week for me and still we not an issue. I liked the truck ...

[MyBlackBeasts]

500 a week for me and still we not an issue. I liked the truck ...

MM is DD for me. Bought New Blue to use for hauling & as secondary to drive while MM is down for mods. This plan then changed to include driving in winter & parking MM during the "salty days". I now find myself enjoying driving it so much I am thinking of driving 2 or 3 times a week to keep the miles down some on MM!

[RoyLPita]

Looks very clean......I see by the grille that it might be a lariat model?

OZ

The grille is standard on the XLT 4x4. There are some 4x2s that have the grille and the color keyed mirror covers as an option.

[RoyLPita]

What year is your "new" F150?

Did you see if the recalls have been done on it?

BTW, I'm looking at a couple of Deep Wedgewood blue F150s. On is a '99 and the other a 2000.

[MyBlackBeasts]

What year is your "new" F150?

Did you see if the recalls have been done on it?

BTW, I'm looking at a couple of Deep Wedgewood blue F150s. On is a '99 and the other a 2000.

1999 - 140,000 miles
I believe the carfax stated no open recalls but don't remember for sure.
I just love driving the thing, feels good to shift gears again! :D

[RoyLPita]

1999 - 140,000 miles
I believe the carfax stated no open recalls but don't remember for sure.
I just love driving the thing, feels good to shift gears again! :D

You can PM me the VIN to be sure.

It's a 5 speed? Lucky!!!!

[MyBlackBeasts]

You can PM me the VIN to be sure.

It's a 5 speed? Lucky!!!!

1FTRX18W5XNB41399

Spent 6 months searching for a MT, just wish iot was 6spd. Miss Low gear.

I wanted a F250, V8/10/dsl, MT, 4wd, std/super cab, 8' box.
Had to settle for the F150 with short box.. It'll do for a couple years till I can find what I want.

[RoyLPita]

So far it looks like the last owner took care of any recall it had.

Here is an extra bonus of option al equipment:
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.507A
5-SPD MANUAL O/D TRANS
3.55 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
CREDIT W/MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
FLOOR MATS-CARPETED
6250# GVWR PACKAGE
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SLIDING REAR WINDOW
TRAILER TOWING GROUP,CLASS III
AIR CONDITIONING -- CFC FREE
4-W ABS/4-W DISC

[MyBlackBeasts]

So far it looks like the last owner took care of any recall it had.

Here is an extra bonus of option al equipment:
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.507A
5-SPD MANUAL O/D TRANS
3.55 RATIO REGULAR AXLE
CREDIT W/MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
FLOOR MATS-CARPETED
6250# GVWR PACKAGE
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
SLIDING REAR WINDOW
TRAILER TOWING GROUP,CLASS III
AIR CONDITIONING -- CFC FREE
4-W ABS/4-W DISC

Thanks for the info!

Only 1 prior owner and he babied it. 140k yet everything is tight - no rattles or squeaks or loose body/interior parts. He mounted vacuum guage on A-pillor so was driving for max fuel mileage, means not beat. :coolman:

[RoyLPita]

Thanks for the info!

Only 1 prior owner and he babied it. 140k yet everything is tight - no rattles or squeaks or loose body/interior parts. He mounted vacuum guage on A-pillor so was driving for max fuel mileage, means not beat. :coolman:

Any issues with the rear doors not opening?

[MyBlackBeasts]

Any issues with the rear doors not opening?

No, they both work fine.

A known issue I shoud watch for?? :confused:

[RoyLPita]

No, they both work fine.

A known issue I shoud watch for?? :confused:

Upper latches no longer work due to deteriorating cable sheath ends. The 2 trucks I mentioned earlier have this issue.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Upper latches no longer work due to deteriorating cable sheath ends. The 2 trucks I mentioned earlier have this issue.

Should I bother to replace for prevention or just wait till they break?

[RoyLPita]

Should I bother to replace for prevention or just wait till they break?

Wait until they go. Maybe it happens where the heat and humidity have an effect on plastic.

Also keep an eye on the digital display. Some have been known to work on and off. The two that I am looking into have this issue.

[MyBlackBeasts]

Wait until they go. Maybe it happens where the heat and humidity have an effect on plastic.

Also keep an eye on the digital display. Some have been known to work on and off. The two that I am looking into have this issue.

What causes the digital odometer to to turn on & off when ever it wants?
Not mine but a friend has the identical truck in 2wd V6 which does this.

Thanks for info! :D

[SC Cheesehead]

Well if you read this thread: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79468

You'll know I recently sold off my decrepid but faithful old Chevy p/u.
Here is it's replacement! New Blue (coincidence)! Looks black in pic from setting sun. Now I can pick up stuff from Menards! :banana:



Can't beat a pick up, every guy should have one.

Nice truck! :up:

[RoyLPita]

What causes the digital odometer to to turn on & off when ever it wants?
Not mine but a friend has the identical truck in 2wd V6 which does this.

Thanks for info! :D

I found this:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5280949_repair-problem-ford-expedition-f.html