1948 Ford F5 1 1/2 Ton review from North America
"Great workhorse truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Overheated from scale buildup in engine and radiator, a good flushing took care of that.
Box was starting to rot due to very old wood. Replacement was necessary.
Nothing else, a great truck.
General comments?
They say ton and a half, but it was more like three tons of capacity. I had two tons of rock and suspension barely squatted.
Great runner, nothing beats those old flatheads!
Heavy duty four speed tranny is hard to get used to, no synchros, learn how to double-clutch.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1948 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 239 flathead V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F1 |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2002 |