1984 Ford F250 review from North America
"Wish they still made em like this"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with it other than some stuff that the previous owner did... such as wiring. They have the wires all messed up. And it is extremely cold natured... it might be the huge edelbrock carb, though I'm not sure, but once you get it going it stays going. Also it doesn't have anti lock brakes.
General comments?
As far as performance goes, this thing is a monster. The 351 Windsor is a powerhouse. It's had some things like a bigger cam shaft and heads put on and it will flat scream. The transmission is tough as nails too.
As far as handling goes, it's not the best I've ever had, but I think its poor handling may be due to the 33 inch mud tires and the height of the vehicle.
I haven't hauled or towed anything yet, but I'm sure it would have no problem with either of those.
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| It made it home, will it go anywhere else? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 windsor Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 156000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2009 |