1987 Ford F150 review from North America

Considering it's a 21 year old truck from PA, nothing too major that wasn't expected. Exhaust leak, smog pump locked up, a few serpentine belts, a battery and solenoid here and there and a starter. I've had it for three years and put over two hundred thousand miles on her, that's got to count for something.

Like I said above, I've had this truck for three years, replaced quite a few parts due to rust and driving it like a sports car. I've never had a problem with this truck that wasn't either due to age or my own driving habits. I've owned at least thirteen vehicles since I started driving eight years ago and none have lasted even six months.

Gas mileage is a little lacking from such low gearing but is made up for in brute pulling power. It will almost lift the front end dropping the clutch with a full load and can spin the tires in every gear. I put a few thousand pounds of metal in the bed and was still able to start off in fourth gear.

As far as speed goes, I haven't had it over 110, it gets a little shaky, but I believe lowering it might make a difference. What it lacks in top speed it makes up for in low end torque. Never have I not been able to get someone of the line in this truck, even against the angry-bee-in-a-can-exhaust wielding rice burners.