Repairs DECLINED! Junkyard Ready! Built Ford Tough Ford F150 4.6

[@tradekingdistributing3586]

Someone up north with a rotted triton rig would love that rust free truck as a cheap DIY daily driver swap project.

[@dereks.6783]

I'd love to have that frame.

[@humaux8457]

id take that truck, i have some spare time to work on it or at the least steal some parts off of it.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

I'd take it that's mint

[@CrimeVid]

Is it not time to replace your broken Lift ?

[@CrimeVid]

Endy ain't it !

[@twwtb]

It starts, it runs. That's a keeper right there. Years, nay, decades of reliable service still to be had.

[@hoseman1]

I think the truck needs a new truck

[@Raggzzaug11]

I think the licence plates need a new truck drove underneth them.

[@camelid]

It’s all relative. Might make a good farm truck, not a daily driver - depends on needs: I could use a truck like that, though I’m not a fan of Ford trucks with the engine half buried under the firewall, personally.

[@donwyoming1936]

That truck has another 20 years of farm life left in it. No reason why it can't haul hay for 200 yards every day.

[@chrisbrown7499]

Remove radiator cap, back the truck out from under it, pull a new truck under said radiator cap, replace cap. There. All fixed.

[@CharlesCurran-m9p]

I’ve driven worse.😢

[@elwoodkingmaker8343]

This is car is perfect gift for some enthusiast DIYer ... the frame looks ok, the body panels are not rusted to dust ... good candidate for evening garage tinkerer.

[@ladis_aka_ladyz]

Such a joy in your voice when talking about the deactivated gas pump, I love it!

[@czechmate6916]

Kudos to the cashier for turning the millennials pump off. 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸😆😂🤣

[@systemsrenegade9888]

Karma's a bitch .

[@TikiTDO]

Instant karma gonna get'cha.

[@RickJohnson]

@@czechmate6916 Def Gen Z at this rate.

[@bobberndt9744]

I imagine this will be For Sale on Craigs list "Cheap - Needs Work" as a back to school special.

[@MistaHoffinata]

lol, “easy fix, I just don’t have the time for it, my loss your gain” 😂

[@paulhenryxray]

0:23 my parents just celebrated their 43rd anniversary in June. They always say “never go to bed angry with each other, because you never know.”

[@orasmiller1273]

That is why I haven't slept in 2 days

[@bradhaines3142]

my ex mother-in-law died suddenly in her sleep at 59. you really dont know when people are just gone, that rule makes sense

[@sgt-maj_smoke]

It’s always a pleasure to see your honesty and great work ethic. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@macmcdougald1769]

The Diamond plate bed cover is cool.

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

That's worth more than the rest of the truck.

[@Rythsi300]

It’s a diamondback. Definitely worth more than the truck.

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

This is definitely an example of the trend of people dragging out total wrecks to try and revive them further the road use due to the crazy prices used trucks are going for now. Try and find any decent used truck now for a fair price. Impossible.. of course you can buy a new truck for 55,000 and up.

[@new2000car]

It’s nice how the owner left the tank on empty for you. Very thoughtful.

[@InssiAjaton]

4 tires and one trunk cover worth saving. And a bunch of money for NOT spending!!!

[@leonb2637]

Up north, with no rust, that would be worth $2K.

[@honeybadger6275]

@@leonb2637 Yup, live in the northern midwest, I wish my truck had that little rust on the frame, and still had wheel wells/rocker panels.

[@roadmonitoroz]

Your comment reminds me of a street I travel which has what seems like stolen cars on it. They've jacked quite a number up, taken off the wheels and left the cars on dead tyres (without wheels). i.e. sitting on its underbody. After all, wheels have no vin numbers on them.

[@rjb6327]

Always nice to see Lauren. The truck? Strip what you can sell and junk the rest.

[@psychodad1961]

I imagine they could get more for the tonneau cover than they will get for scrap value of the rest of the truck.

[@hotpuppy1]

Send it to Illinois. There are trucks 100 times worse on the road.

[@honeybadger6275]

@@hotpuppy1 yeah or minnesota/wisconsin, someone would buy it just because of the lack of rust

[@jofprexus]

One of the rear u- joint bolts has left the chat

[@kkcsynzx6250]

And one of the driveshaft bolts left the chat

[@Mota4690]

That's why there are 4... That is to go out every now and then!

[@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om]

Easy fix

[@avitiello100]

I don't understand what you viewers and Ray are complaining about. But this truck is a jewel in the night compaired to the Jeep Ray bought a few months back.

[@pallemaniac]

Love watching this video, makes me feel like my car is top tier. 😆

[@marymulrooney1334]

I want that Lincoln Continental. I love big cars.

[@josem2468]

That truck was last seen in Detroit two years ago. Ran out of town by some Hell Cats. Recognize that windshield. Happy to hear its in Florida.

[@Ronskutin]

If that is true, I hope it's not stolen truck... looks a lot like that, tho...

[@kenabi]

i'd hazard a guess and say its probably a tow/insurance/auctioned off case.

[@boondocker7964]

Rainman, you are wise as an owl, and sly as a fox. Not letting the wife unit leave without a goodbye.

[@forgetfulme1719]

same as this junk truck, anything or person of Yourube podcast value.

[@grahamlamond1649]

Thumbs down mate

[@forgetfulme1719]

@@grahamlamond1649 mate, u cannot tell he pressured wife to say goodbye for views

[@samholdsworth420]

Ray still defending the driveshaft lmao I believe you Ray 💓

[@bearpuf]

I applaud your morality dealing with the gas station line jumper.

[@TheOzthewiz]

GOOD JOB!

[@KaiSyversen]

Its not a misfire, its deliberate non-fireing for self preservation.

[@tomdixon1213]

The beauty of this machine is that car thieves will look the other way. When you park it you can leave the doors unlocked and windows open and your life is simple. It may have sentimental value for this reason, with the owner.

[@kenore4003]

Probably even leaving some money to help replace it.

[@eltonyancey6426]

@@kenore4003 🤣

[@paulmoir4452]

Fails to fit the definition of beauty. True? possibly. Good? No.

[@johnhaas9984]

Yep, sounds like an F-150. Lifter tick, tick, tick. I think Ford wanted a recognizable sound, kind of like a Harley has. I had a 2000 F-150 with the 5.4 Triton that had the exact same tick. Nothing was "wrong with it," it just had a tick. At 224,000 miles and 2 simultaneous head gasket failures, I opted to install a Jasper re-manufactured 5.4 Triton crate engine and it too had the tick. Just a plug for Jasper, this motor is a great option for engine replacement, imo. It's not overly expensive and they come with a 100,000 mile warranty on internals and they will pay for labor if something were to require fixing.

[@colevandyken2871]

Yeah I'm thinking of picking up a jasper replacement engine for my 95 f150

[@johnhaas9984]

@@colevandyken2871 It's worth every penny, especially since they give you a nice warranty with it

[@jo6520]

I had a marquis with the 4.6 and I loved it.

[@kirara2516]

"Never let your spouse leave without saying goodbye." - you sir, are a good man. We knew this already, but your keep proving it. and it's wholesome and honorable.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I love my 4.6 225,500 miles and just now having minor issues. Maintenance is important.

[@KAS_Motorsports]

Yeah. The ticking is less prevalent at high rev, ie: higher torque load. The chains are tightening when reved then loosening when returning to idle.

[@chrishouse5753]

Looks like an awesome project at junk prices or for the cost of a tow... at least as a DIYer I'd have fun working on most of the stuff you id'ed

[@kenabi]

that algae stuff happens to any car in a largely wet/humid area with a lot of trees. we even get it in the pnw, though it adds some moss, depending on what kind of tree you park the vehicle next to.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Yep, up here, we get very wet winters and little sun, so moss/algae grows. Even if not under a tree directly. House across the street sat empty for several years, half finished and had an old 80's Oldsmobile in white parked in the driveway with grass growing around it, and it was covered in the green stuff, but not near/under a tree, but fir trees were nearby.

[@brinrin7029]

I can affirm about the pacific northwest.

[@briandavies1910]

Donate it to the fire and rescue department for them to practice an accident scene

[@Papawman]

I can't believe you are driving that death trap! XD

[@FLYBOY-eh5th]

Sounds awesome. It's a smorgasbord of sights and sounds.

[@daewooparts]

Crush it into a cube ,pack it up in the crate with a million deck screws ,call RL freightlines & send it back up north to Eric from I Do Cars 😉

[@anthonyjones5711]

Ray, it doesn’t sound unusual if you say petrol or even use the metric system because you don’t have a strong American accent, you are very clear and easy to listen to, Thanks for another great video. Tony (UK)

[@MrIzzydoodle]

Hood struts are good! Amazing!

[@TheOzthewiz]

See, Fords DO have some quality attributes.....just sayin'

[@johnnypk1963]

Great point Ray. Along those same lines my wife and I have a 37yo rule that says…we never go to bed mad at each other.

[@vkbarnett]

Scariest test drive ever! You’re a brave soul! I was pretty sure it was going to throw parts at the camera!

[@jhonditch4269]

the F150 perfect a run and drive is all you really need

[@josephbucknavage6739]

I had an 82 Pontiac Phoenix that I drove around with a case of oil in the trunk. A case of oil back in those days cost $10.99.The car needed a rear main seal and went through two quarts weekly. There were so many things wrong with it. It was my last American-built car.

[@Travis141123]

'71 Nova 4 door. Quart a day. Keeping it running at a light was fun. A rolling environmental nightmare. I moved the entire apartment with it a few times. Never left me stranded. Machinery we worked on used 10w40 motor oil in hydraulics. I'd keep a 5 gallon pail of clean but sheared oil in the trunk.

[@michaelmartin2276]

My brother has a 1999 F-150 with the 4.6 .Odometer died yes ago at 246k miles . It's a step side and still runs great and looks pretty good too. But he took care of it properly.

[@silicon212]

On your Apollo D8, you can see misfires on that through the Cylinder Balance test. That engine sounds rough! I can just imagine what the cam bearing surfaces look like in the heads. Edit: You're absolutely correct about the timing system on the 4.6/5.4 engines! I've installed used engines, but I always put chains and guides with tensioners on them for that reason.

[@Bartman4800]

Headliner fits the theme (enter laugh burst). I got flashbacks of stiletto heels sticking into the headliner while...well you get the idea

[@terryrobertson8382]

Well....Ahh...No, just no. End of life, time for a DNR.

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW amazing TY so much ,,Keep up the great work,

[@rogergreen3890]

Thank you for the information

[@CliffAdams-r3i]

Say what you want about ford but you have to respect the fact that that thing was clearly neglected and abused and nearly 200k miles later the thing still runs .

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

If you can call _that_ running... I will accept still limping along though.

[@eltonyancey6426]

I'm still driving my 02 F150 and I take care of mine. It's a good one.

[@CliffAdams-r3i]

@LadyEmilyNyx naa limping along is when you can't get it up to speed. This is actually running. Not very well mind you but it's running. It will probably get you to point b lol

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

@@CliffAdams-r3i Did you not see the point where Ray had to floor it just to get it to 40?

[@CliffAdams-r3i]

@LadyEmilyNyx lol it got up there eventually lol

[@grantdavis9116]

I have an '88 F-150 302EFI straight drive with 148620 actual miles straight drive 5-speed that I bought new, but I have maintained it. It runs good and is a pleasure to drive. I plan on keeping it. It's obvious that truck was not maintained like it should have been.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

To a northerner like me the lack of rust underneath that truck makes it a good candidate for a competent DIYer. Hit the pick-n-pull to get the parts you need cheap, then plug away at the issues until it's serviceable. A couple months of weekends and a few grand might be all that's needed

[@NerfCraft]

Buy it and make some videos! I'd love to see it. Or it could be quite a funny episode of Roadkill.

[@bradhaines3142]

down south most cars wear out internally, unlike the north where the frame rusts beyond repair. either way its a new body or a new drivetrain and neither is cheap

[@NerfCraft]

@bradhaines3142 I'll take mechanical repairs over rust all day every day. Ultimately, engine and transmission replacements is really just turning bolts, but once the vehicle rusts away, there's just nothing left to fix.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@NerfCraft trucks these days have a lot of engine out repairs designed into them. i know an f150 has it down to under 2hrs to pull the drivetrain out of the body. you might be able to make a business of buying scrapped vehicles from the south and rusted vehicles from the north and putting them together as a complete car lol.

[@NerfCraft]

@bradhaines3142 That would be an interesting business idea. 2hrs for a drive train swap is pretty impressive, but you'd hope most engine maintenance could be handled without pulling the engine. Of course you'd probably have to pull the engine for bottom end work, or any significant work, but stuff like timing, ignition, and fuel should be made to be pretty easily serviceable.

[@AliasTekTV]

I had an expedition with the 4.6. That sounds more like a broken timing chain guide assembly. I also ran into the stuck lifter issue but used some ATF replacement of the oil and floored it in neutral a few times and it finally stopped ticking. Leaning towards guides being broken.

[@DanielJohnson-ps4xv]

I am personally offended that anyone accused you of faking that. If I didn’t live two states away you would be my first pick for a mechanic.

[@sirjhonson8218]

Do you know the stick trick. You hold a wooden broom handle to your ear and touch it to the parts of the engine to hear where the noise is coming from.

[@mllarson]

I got a chuckle out of the Camry Kid getting a bit of karma (with your help of course) 🤣

[@shadetreemech290]

I agree with you Ray. But, it has a solid frame. And that is something that we could use up here in the rust belt.

[@LDuncanKelly]

That there pick 'em up is closer to Found On Road Dead than First On Race Day... 🤠

[@boonecountygenerators3052]

That's because the owner didn't Fix Or Repair Daily.

[@geraldfischer6049]

Definitely a parts vehicle! Nice bed cover!

[@KAS_Motorsports]

With the cost difference of fixing that one and a new truck being more than the average yearly wage, that one is definitely worth fixing.

[@mauricevandoeselaar]

And between repairing this one and another 20 year old truck ?

[@dracodrake45]

Once its brought up to factory specs or better itll be worth the long run. ​@mauricevandoeselaar

[@KAS_Motorsports]

@@mauricevandoeselaar a 20 year old truck with a solid body and frame would be more valuable than a 10 year old truck. Yes, the 4.6L and 5.3L sister modular engines are “Junk”. However, there are MANY aftermarket companies that have significantly improved on the factory design, so, after it is fixed with superior components, it would be a wonderful vehicle.

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@KAS_Motorsports The "Triton 5.4L " THREE VALVE " from 2004-2010 is THE ONE you want to avoid like the plague. Not the "2-vave" version!!

[@KAS_Motorsports]

@@TheOzthewiz the way this engine sounds and being that it is an 06, I am assuming it is the Windsor 3V.

[@fpostgate]

That story on the kid who cut line at the station was hilarious, thanks! This ford will make good steel and aluminum for the future!

[@johnregal5098]

Ray ... $10,000 to fix it up ... or $55,000 for a new XL F150. Junking a car these days is almost not an option for folks these days. Just punch some holes in the Cat and through in some Marval Mistery oil and call it good.

[@MaxVaughn-h9s]

I would have forgotten to reapply my high speed tape if it wasn’t for this video! Thanks Ray!

[@SWHBOYCE]

0:29...The best advise : " you never know if you'll see them again !! "

[@simonilett998]

*advice*

[@eddiesanmiguellordhellspawn76]

Daum that truck has seen better days. I currently have a 2004 F150 4.6L with 256K just had the transmission rebuilt and radiator replaced my AC took a dump and that's about it other than that everything runs good. 👍

[@Clearanceman2]

To be fair, cosmetic issues don't matter. Every month without a car payment is a victory. This is a great example of why people with old junk vehicles should learn to work on them themselves.

[@Travis141123]

All my life. The missus gets the fancy ride; I'm happy wrenchin' and saving on my beaters. Picking up a same year wreck cheaply works out too.

[@Clearanceman2]

@@Travis141123 Everyone in my family drives beaters. Wife is Ok with it, she's used to it now now worrying about where she parks or getting rock chips as much. Here, cars lead a tough life bad roads, lots of gravel, careless parkers.

[@martyisabeliever]

Lower Ball Joint was singing the song of the Hump Back Whale

[@garfieldsmith332]

It is a radio antenna sitting on top of two tons of scrap metal.

[@ford6]

No, that's a lightning rod on a rolling scrap pile. I'm surprised the radio still works

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Poor truck wants to go to truck heaven

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

Ima a Ford lover. At least the older ones. But this truck has seen better days. It sounds like cam, an lifters are done. And that truck can't even get out of it's own way.

[@jimbodabimbo1483]

The 4.6L is the one most people like in spite of weak power production - its the 3v and especially 4v 5.4L's that people REALLY h a t e

[@jimbodabimbo1483]

4.6L isnt really known for any timing problems, homie. the 4.6 and 5.4 are rather different engines. I'd still buy something that had a 4.6 in it...but never ever a 5.4

[@gregwarren8583]

Ford 5.4 L came as 2 valve or three valve. 3 valve engines have lots of problems. 4.6 L were a weak option, but much fewer problems.

[@thomcasey2005]

@@jimbodabimbo1483 That guy may have been talking about the 4.6 in the Mustang GT (05-09) and the 09-11 F-150. Those were 3v and had almost 300hp. They could end up with timing issues.

[@adamkane3736]

Most of the 3v issues were resolved in '08-09 with a head redesign and different cam phasers. I have a few I take care of and they've all got 200k+ miles with no issues whatsoever. My '12 Expedition made it to 220k before I did a timing job on it. Up until the redesign, I wouldn't touch them unless I could verify that someone did a full timing job with quality parts.

[@larryberry2436]

I would bet a week’s pay that one could put a ladder rack and ladders on this truck and magnetic Painters Company sign on the doors, this truck would go another two-years.

[@craigbomer8962]

That Apollo will graph misfires for you. Just head into the PCM and look for cylinder power balance. It'll show you a graph with a single horizontal line and 4/6/8(depending on engine) vertical points that represent the cylinders. The horizontal line will dip below the zero point on a cylinder that's not contributing as much at the other cylinders. My Solus Edge does this, so your Apollo D8 should as well. It's what I use to quicky pinpoint Ford misfires.

[@kevinbarry71]

That ball joint squeak sounded an awful lot like a commonly heard sound in my old university dormitory

[@CarnisMayhem]

Need to oil those bed springs. =P

[@marymulrooney1334]

@@CarnisMayhem When Ray was rocking the truck and it was squeaking, I was thinking if the trucks a rockin don't bother knockin. (Or squeaking).

[@Doodler-JL]

That sound the window made when you rolled it down is called Carthritis

[@davidwatson1460]

If you look in the center of the grill. You will see that they circled the problem for you.

[@petermccoll469]

After listening to you, I would not put anything into this truck. Fun video, Thanks

[@Dr_V]

Your trunk content assessment wouldn't work on my truck, I'm one of the nutters carrying a spare can/jug from every type of fluid that may require topping off in the car, plus a literal crate of tools and small parts and consumables. I never used most of these as the truck isn't that old (2015, with just under 150k miles) and it's well maintained, but I used to drive a lot of junkers when I was younger and prefer having all that stuff at hand just in case.

[@notyou6950]

1987 Ford Festiva owner. Got my own jug collection in the back of the car and almost 400,000 miles on odometer. There's more of us out there...

[@NoahCloud_SumZer0]

That's goofy old guy stuff, I'm halfway there

[@oengusfearghas9608]

I have done likewise the entire time I've been driving. As a mechanic and off-roader I try to stay prepared for even rather unlikely scenarios. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@senorpepper3405]

​@@notyou6950I don't understand how you could drive an '87 festiva.

[@notyou6950]

@@senorpepper3405 what's the matter? it's only 37 years old. Couple of months ago I saw an original Ford Model A go by me other road.

[@rickymoats3915]

Seeing the old classic cars you have sitting around your lot I think you should make a new channel call it Ray’s classic cars start buying fixing up and selling classic cars. That would be pretty cool.

[@jhonditch4269]

the F150 better shape than my ride

[@nightrunnerxm393]

Literally a case of "They don't make 'em like they used to!" My folks still have a '95 F150 that _still runs!_ And it sits under pine trees most of the time at this stage. I learned to drive in that truck, too. Beast of a pickup to learn in, but it certainly drove home (pardon the pun) the importance of knowing where all four corners of the vehicle are! ...That, and the effects of inertia on braking capability...

[@TheOzthewiz]

That was when Ford's tagline was "Quality...JOB 1"!

[@williamduhamel7726]

It’s worth its weight in scrap. It can be reproduced into a dozen Kia’s.

[@gregarmstrong552]

I second the "send it up North to the salt belt". Someone up there has a rotted frame and body and can swap mechanical parts. At least it runs enough to put it on a trailer.

[@oldtimer6528]

That "horn" is an alarm siren, so no one steal it. lol

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Given everything else about this truck, it likely does not work anymore.

[@92mrsrdb]

Ray, you made my day what you did about the Camry kid....you're boss!! 😂😂😂

[@Travis141123]

I'd at least figure out the engine problem. Trucks in our market are crazy right now. Could get $3k for that truck as is TODAY. My 01 F150 4.6 has 297k on it and runs fine, uses 1.5-2 qts oil between 3k mile changes. Just did tie rod ends and ball joints. Short of it getting totaled, I'd never sell it.

[@tschuuuls486]

And it's probably 3k in rays time and parts to get this thing to roll again. And irs not even close if there is metal in the oil filter.

[@waterloo123100]

We’ll take it up north just because it’s rust free. Plenty of good running trucks with bad frames here 😂

[@Travis141123]

@@waterloo123100 We did that in the 80's. Hauled a few decent body/chassis up there then did the mechanical and interior work. They tightened up the title rules so that pretty much ruined it.

[@andrewbarnett84]

Sound just like some old Fords I owned, squeaks and all.

[@TremaineLea]

I had a 98 F250 5.4 with 350,000 miles on it, had to helicoil it twice along with other repairs to keep it running. Finally stopped fighting it when the front wheel hubs froze 😂

[@markgardner2535]

That sounds like my 2v 4.6 did a couple months ago. I replaced timing chains and guides (no phasers on my engine) and now it runs like a top.

[@transylvaniatjtravels931]

Hell she ain't done. Make her a shop truck so you don't have to use the dirtymax

[@TommyPickIes]

Nice access port on the tailights for easy access

[@heckelphon]

Vented to stop it overheating.

[@BULERICUSMAXIMUS]

Tell the customer he needs to lift the radiator cap and put a different truck under it. All problems solved.

[@Achangedlife2008]

If I lived closer I would love to work for this dude. Pensacola is a little far. My type of people.

[@CBU-j2v]

Finding oil in an old car is NOT BAD and I'll say why. Placing a few qts of oil in the trunk of the car was A MAIN STAY PRACTICE for generations, right alongside a gas can. It was a simple safe than sorry practice taught by grand pap.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I have a gallon of oil, a gallon of windshield fluid, a sealed bottle of brake fluid, and a gallon of pre-mix anti-freeze in a milk crate in the trunk of my car. Have not needed them yet, ten years on, but if I, or someone else I stop to help DOES need them? I got em. I also have a 4-way lug nut wrench, sledgehammer, and some common tools in there too. All wrapped in a decent set of jumper cables.

[@tschuuuls486]

The Problem arises, if all those oil containers are empty or almost empty. Bonus points if its mismatched brands.

[@reinbeers5322]

​@@MonkeyJedi99 I don't have that much stuff, but I keep some tools and a qt of oil just in case.

[@NerfCraft]

I feel like many people these days would not think that far ahead. Most people that have those are most likely trying "patch" a more serious problem. It also depends if the containers are open, and how much fluid is in them. A bunch of sealed containers may just be one of the few people that is actually thinking ahead and being prepared, or they are preparing to perform a service on their own vehicle. A half used jug of oil is almost certainly an indication of an oil leak or oil consumption. In the case of this F-150 owner in the video, the jugs were completely empty, because the owner just changed the oil, hence the fresh oil on the dipstick. Now I wouldn't be surprised at all if the engine leaks or burns oil, but that's not why he bought the oil.

[@brinrin7029]

​@@MonkeyJedi99I have most of that stuff for the same reasons. My dad taught me to carry that stuff in the car.

[@TimMacPA]

I kept hearing "Fords have IBS" until I turned the CC on. My old F150 ran and ran and ran. Everything rotted away, but that engine would not quit. Of course, we are talking over 50 years ago...

[@kenore4003]

Did it have the 300 six. Those engines are beyond bulletproof with decent maintenance.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

Honestly it seems like it’s fairly solid all things considering, just rough around the edges. I think the ticking is probably from the cam phasers, they are a coming fault. The reason I think that is because the engine sounds fine for a bit after startup, those phasers operate on oil pressure.

[@ronniemullis8717]

I never understood why people would spend tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle and trash it. The best thing to do with this truck is to save the bungee cords and dispose the rest.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

And that bed cover, it's likely worth more than the truck itself.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Simple. They buy a truck that they can't REALLY afford, therefore NO MONEY left for maintenance!

[@ty2010]

up north, moss will grow in 2 weeks depending on season and trees, I had maples...

[@russelbaird3342]

This is the poster child of “ don’t do any maintenance “ . , simple replacing shocks , tuneups , oil changes at the required times , goes a long way to keep whatever name brand you drive going. Yes not everyone has funds to do these things all the time - learn to set back a few$$ for service . Remember that is your ride home. Stay safe , have fun.

[@Boga217]

Shocks do not determine how long a vehicle will last. You can drive a million miles on bad shocks.

[@russelbaird3342]

@@Boga217 no they do not add in how long your motor last but the do effect loads and handling in a truck . Yes you can go miles with bad ones .

[@NerfCraft]

@@Boga217 You could go tens of thousands of miles with a lot of bad parts, but should you? Worn or faulty parts could in some cases cause damage to other parts of the vehicle, so keeping up with regular maintenance will help your vehicle last longer, and work better. Also have to keep in mind the safety of yourself, as well as others on the road. You don't want to be the cause of someone getting injured or killed, just because you didn't want to spend a couple hundred bucks on suspension repairs, or other repairs for that matter.

[@donwyoming1936]

Compare this 2006 with my 2007 F-150 that also sits outside all day in the southeast heat & humidity. Mine has more green algae on it, but it purrs like a V8 should, doesn't leak, doesn't tick, doesn't burn oil, and rides like a Cadillac.

[@russelbaird3342]

@@donwyoming1936 I own a ‘06 F-150 with about 110K on it , no issues , while I live in Missouri and we have hot summers and cold winters , I do general maintenance on it , oil changes , tires , etc. but rarely wash it . Paint seems to be surviving with one small rust spot on the passenger side upper rear wheel well . Also no ticks . My grandson is driving it now for a work truck , think I will give it to him , I have another ride to drive.

[@trappedinkalifornee]

The ticking is just the built in TIME BOMB counting down

[@Steve-zx7jz]

In South Africa we say Ford stands for first on the rubbish dump 🤣

[@chuckanderson8144]

Found On Road Dead Flip Over Read Directions

[@MRPUD1]

Classic Ford in the UK is known as Dagenham Dustbins . As they are rubbish & most end in the bin lol

[@mikehunt908]

For Old Retired Drivers

[@azpapa9347]

Flipped Over Reservation Decoration

[@systemsrenegade9888]

For Only Respectable Drivers .

[@richardschmidt6619]

It's what we used to say, jack up the radiator cap, and put a new vehicle underneath it. When you complete that step, replace the radiator cap.

[@sammorgan2390]

He could buy a better truck for what the repair would cost

[@bobbg9041]

1,500 dollar truck all day, its not all rusted out like northern cars. The noise sounds like lifters, drop the oil pan i'll bet it has no metal in it Just sounds like a sewing machine. At best its a work truck. And has the scares to prove it. Its a hell of a lot cheaper then a newer one or one if perfect condition. Ive been looking at trucks for the past 3 or 4 years. Its not really that bad.

[@duncancremin1708]

That’s more than lifter tick. When he was revving that, I was waiting for bits to grenade.

[@Gizmetti]

dudes will use anything to justify a death trap like this

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

@@duncancremin1708 hard to tell from youtube audio, it can distort noises.

[@bobbg9041]

​@@duncancremin1708 Part time use under 3k miles a year.

[@bobbg9041]

​@@duncancremin1708 One mans trash, is another mans treasure. Besides, think about this, if Ray can take the CJ Jeep in the state its in and bring it back, that trucks not that far gone. There is a place in texas that rebuilds Jeeps to better then show room new. If the trucks motor is that bad you can always put a new drive train in it how about a new GM motor computer and so on. Its not uncommon to drop a whole different motor into something. Make one hella a sleeper for a state that doesn't do tail pipe inspections. My point is the frame looks great, the body could use some work to look good but its just looks. I was watching it cost 5k just to replace 1 tail light assembly on a new F150 and thats parts no labor. 5k for a tail light assembly, seriously thats not nessary to save on wire weight its overkill to put a computer in one but thats what ford has done.

[@deathklock333]

Dam those lifters left chat an the cam is living on a prayer