Time Tested and Patience
2nd owner. 2002 SCREW 4X4. I try to do all my repairs so by necessity I have needed to take my skills to another level on this one. Typical spark plugs blowing out, rear end shutters, leaking rear axle bearings. Rear glass leaks, sun roof broke. Exhaust manifolds rusted out with holes! Studs for manifold had to be drilled out. Rocker panels both rusted out due to improper running board installation by PO. Its not just a ford thing, all truck brands have their pitfalls. Still driving after 200 K mile. Can't afford to replace it. Its paid for and I think I can make it last a little longer. Looking at later 3V models, I think I'm lucky to have only the above go wrong with it.
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