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Bill, my 98 F150 is my first Ford. 170K and like yours, not a wrench put to it (other than brakes). It still has all the power that it did at 20K. I might have to drive this for another two years before I wear something out.

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My 98 F150 has been an excellent truck (175K with only maintenance work). But when I replace it there will be no 5-speed models available from Ford (I believe). Maybe most people don't care but I will buy another brand rather than accept something I don't want.

Possibly a Toyota?

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Maybe the 3/4 ton is the way to go anyway. I should have a heavier truck for towing the weights I tend to tow lately. I would have liked a diesel but they're just too pricey for my wallet.

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"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went ramming."

I'm sure the question on everybody's mind is did they modify a Ford or a Chevy?"

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"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went RAMMING."

Murf, you've gotta take it easy on old guys like me. I still don't equate RAM with Dodge trucks. To me they're just Power Wagons.
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My 98 F150 is still going strong with 215K miles. I've NEVER had it in the shop other than for maintanance (Oil, filters, brakes, tires). Oh yes, I did put a new serpentine belt on last week but only as a precaution. Other than those items, everything is original including the exhaust.
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Wouldn't you know it? A week after I post that glowing report above about my 98 F150 I have major problems. My alternator died. You'd think a guy would get at least 300K miles out of an original alternator. A replacement cost me $150.

Seriously, I would think an alternator would either charge or not charge. This one stopped charging above 3000 RPM. I'd notice the headlights dim when I was accelerating in the lower gears. Of course I continued to drive it. Then one day that point dropped to 2.5K RPM, then 2000 and then finally quit charging completely.
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Bill, my 98 F150 is my first Ford. 170K and like yours, not a wrench put to it (other than brakes). It still has all the power that it did at 20K. I might have to drive this for another two years before I wear something out.

My 98 F150 has been an excellent truck (175K with only maintenance work). But when I replace it there will be no 5-speed models available from Ford (I believe). Maybe most people don't care but I will buy another brand rather than accept something I don't want. Possibly a Toyota?

Maybe the 3/4 ton is the way to go anyway. I should have a heavier truck for towing the weights I tend to tow lately. I would have liked a diesel but they're just too pricey for my wallet.

"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went ramming." I'm sure the question on everybody's mind is did they modify a Ford or a Chevy?"

"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went RAMMING." Murf, you've gotta take it easy on old guys like me. I still don't equate RAM with Dodge trucks. To me they're just Power Wagons. Dave

My 98 F150 is still going strong with 215K miles. I've NEVER had it in the shop other than for maintanance (Oil, filters, brakes, tires). Oh yes, I did put a new serpentine belt on last week but only as a precaution. Other than those items, everything is original including the exhaust. Dave

My 98 F150 has been an excellent truck (175K with only maintenance work). But when I replace it there will be no 5-speed models available from Ford (I believe). Maybe most people don't care but I will buy another brand rather than accept something I don't want.

Possibly a Toyota?

"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went ramming."

I'm sure the question on everybody's mind is did they modify a Ford or a Chevy?"

"They built big pipe bumpers one the fronts of the trucks and went RAMMING."

Murf, you've gotta take it easy on old guys like me. I still don't equate RAM with Dodge trucks. To me they're just Power Wagons.
Dave

My 98 F150 is still going strong with 215K miles. I've NEVER had it in the shop other than for maintanance (Oil, filters, brakes, tires). Oh yes, I did put a new serpentine belt on last week but only as a precaution. Other than those items, everything is original including the exhaust.
Dave