Replaced alternator.
Motor mount rubber was coming apart, engine would jump if not holding brake when putting it in gear.
Wiper circuit board was going out when I sold it.
Driver seat wore through by door.
Famous GM peeling paint, not too bad, only in a couple places.
Otherwise a very sound truck, one of the best I've ever owned.
While not knowing this trucks full history, the two years I did own it was a very good experience.
Sure, the 4.3 V-6 didn't have the punch that the 5.7 did, but it would run 70-75 no problem, had just as much power as a 305, was good on gas and very reliable.
The truck handled very well with the stock 235/75 tires, even better when I replaced them with 8" steel wheels and 275/60 rubber.
I needed a little more room for my family so I sold my W/T for an F-150 super cab, and it didn't take long to regret it. The F-150 gets lousy gas mileage. I plan to sell it and put another clean '92-'97 W/T back in my driveway.
What year and engine size was the ford? You can't say it was an 88 with a 351 and say ooo, it got bad mpg so I want another chevy... That's just stupid.
Ford is 2004.