1978 Ford F150 Ranger review from North America
"Kickin ass, rippin up grass"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got it from my folks for free because the motor blew. I've been restoring it so the parts I've put into it are mostly stuff that looks like its thinking about breaking or body parts.
The motor blew because fuel got in the oil and it was run like that for 1,500 miles. 15,000 miles later the mail bearings (a week spot in that motor anyway) disintegrated.
Otherwise 150,000 of little easy to fix problems over 18 years and a few amazing feats it accomplished.
General comments?
The best looking, toughest, all around bad ass trucks ever built, 1973-1979. Can't bust'em.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 modified Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2000 |