Reviving a $500 Truck - How Bad Could it Be?

[@ExE_9808]

For 500 bucks on Facebook im surprised it even came with an engine

[@HatersGarage]

Yeah deals are rare but they're out there

[@RailsofForney]

My mother used to have a souped-up 2019 F-150 EcoBoost and it surprisingly was not bad…I’m surprised this one _is_ tbh. Welp I guess the Explorers are also weird to work on (not that I ever worked on her F-150, I’m 14.)

[@MikkelL03]

​@@RailsofForneyNever too young to start fixing things lil man. Better to start early than late. You will break alot of things in start, but it will get better.

[@AlonsoLopezmora]

once I had to repair a foxbody mustang with a busted twin turbo LS and the inside of that car smelled like stale chicken, to say the least, maybe the previous owner was a zombie because I found a rotten finger in the trunk

[@HatersGarage]

@@AlonsoLopezmora Ah the murder mobile

[@reesewilliamson3346]

Dudes will see a $500 truck on marketplace and say "hell yeah."

[@The_Gallowglass]

Hey, he turned swearing and bloody knuckles and sore joints into $2800 worth of car profit.

[@Zach-sg5uu]

@@The_Gallowglass More like $4000!

[@jacobhaussmann90]

hell yeah

[@Tragick_Sin]

If you know what you are doing those 5.4 chains are a breeze to do, you just gotta be a man and have a head on your shoulder

[@thisguy4397]

Yep. I got a 1992 f150. Previous owner obviously hit something since front bumper damage. Wasn't starting good. I got a used started and battery and she fired up no prob. Ended up trading for an 01 blazer now I kinda wish I just kept the dam thing.

[@BasedEMT1776]

To Ford's credit, right around 2013-2018ish they curb stomped the old engineer and hired a new guy that made everything with mechanics in mind. My '15 Ford Edge is the easiest thing I've ever worked on, legitimately. Rear struts are three bolts, oil change only requires one socket for the oil filter housing, drain plug comes out with fingers. To service the brakes, you put the rear brakes into "maintenance mode" which actually physically winds the brake piston shut for you, so you can press them closed with your fingers to install your new pads. Legitimately amazing. But then that dude wasn't making them any money so they gave him the old yeller treatment and hired the old guy again because 2019+ Fords are back to the same old shenanigans.

[@HatersGarage]

See this is why we can't have nice things

[@piedpiper1172]

It’s cute you think the penny pinchers sprung for a bullet to use on him. I’m sure it was bludgeoning.

[@ABRetroCollections]

Knock on wood, my '16 Edge with 96K miles is still going strong. 3.5L Duratec. Just keep praying that the water-pump or PTU doesn't crap the bed.

[@BasedEMT1776]

@@ABRetroCollections I think you've got the revised 3.5 where the water pump no longer sits behind the timing chain. If it does though, RIP. The PTU is a very valid worry, but just keep changing the fluid out every two oil changes and you'll be fine. I did that and the first change or two of fluid came out seriously dirty and horrible. Now the fluid always comes out clean.

[@stinkycheese804]

@@BasedEMT1776 Pretty sure there are no 3.5L Duratecs with the transverse mounted engine (FWD biased) that don't have the internal water pump/issue.

[@Doomer17018]

the irony of smacking the plugs to set the gap and then the cut to the bucket with the "DO IT RIGHT" label got me

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

Same I kept looking at the bucket 😂😂😂

[@jakesnakemate2929]

is that not how you set spark plug gap? thats how i was taught

[@Me-zo8yc]

Really enjoyed this. Don't change anything. It was like hanging out with a mate while he works on his truck. And I didn't know changing bearings could be an "engine in" job.

[@HatersGarage]

Appreciate it. Yeah I've changed bearings with the engine in on three separate vehicles, usually rod bearings are the first thing to wear out so it's a good way to get more miles out of an engine

[@EternalDark6]

​@@HatersGarage​ Have you considered allowing people to become channel members? I've only been following your antics since the true dual exhaust videos but your style in this genre feels truly unique and I'd love the opportunity to contribute towards your growth on the platform. Fantastic video btw, definitely sharing with a mate of mine as we've been taking about doing a £500 shitter challenge for a while. Keep up the good work!

[@HatersGarage]

@@EternalDark6 Thanks. I've thought about the membership thing, just haven't gotten around to setting it up. I probably will soon, though.

[@FishyBoi1337]

"If you want something that handles well, GET A CAAAAAR-" INSTANT sub, can't wait for more lmfao

[@piedpiper1172]

Very shortly after leaving my work there is a stop light with no turn on red, 3 right turning lanes (90 degrees) that feeds directly into a 5 apex S turn (it’s winding under bridges) with a 45 climbing to 55mph limit (technically limit goes up after final turn, but there is no where in there for a cop to lurk, so I read that as starting at 55). To my knowledge, it’s the highest speed limit direct from a crossing stop light in my city (probably because it’s the last light heading out of the city). I went back to the factory exhaust on my little ‘14 Veloster to make it sound more like a wimpy little 4 banger for the express purpose of reving “aggressively” at the ridiculous lifted V8 pavement Princess pickups people drive and think they’re in some sort of performance automotive masterpiece. Light change, take off. Without fail, they are leaned over practically on their doors by the second apex. Power doesn’t matter if you can’t put it down. 🤷‍♂️ I haven’t seen any of them wreck yet, about 18 months on. But I have seen a few bits and bobs in their suspensions let go and flop. Meanwhile, I’ve gotten my frame supports and suspension upgrades dialed in to allow for a 0-70 dig through the starting 90 & first 3 apexes that’s just shy of the straight line time.

[@HDXFH]

Same 😂

[@matthewthompson3830]

WE DID THE EXACT SAME THINGLMAO

[@lsswappedcessna]

@@piedpiper1172 I reckon my stock ride height Suburban can handle a curve better than their lifted brodozer. Then again, it's stock ride height for that very reason. I don't rock crawl, it's a pseudo-daily driver that I use when I need to haul shit, when the roads are holding so much standing water that the ride height of an SUV is preferable to a car, or when it's snowed asshole deep to the Jolly Green Giant, which rarely happens where I live. This comment makes me want to terrorize brodozers in my Camry. I would do it in the Olds but that would give them the satisfaction of "at least a vintage car with a V8 beat me." No. A 2009 Toyota with an inline 4 out-handling them would be salt on the wound.

[@piedpiper1172]

@@lsswappedcessna The Camry is as close to the platonic form of “a car” as has ever been made, which means it’s almost perfectly balanced on the scale of “terrible at nothing, excellent at nothing.” That adds up to “actually pretty good over all.” Which means it has no problem terrorizing brodozers. I’m sure the suburban can out handle brodozers, but so can every mini van ever built, and the suburban is just a mini van for people too insecure to buy the superior design.

[@dutchfpv9254]

This video is like youtube was 14 years ago. Love it 😊

[@Me-zo8yc]

Yes!

[@reggiexp69]

hagard as i like it :) home fix if it runs its fine.

[@charliemartin-k7m]

I miss how KZbin use to be.

[@dutchfpv9254]

@@charliemartin-k7m same. I dont like television over all anymore

[@sthawk01]

Having done some similar work on my 96 F-150 I must say you made this look much easier than it is.

[@oztheglitch]

dude i don't know any other car channel that wouldn't milk all this work for at least three videos. please keep being generous with your videos. great video again.

[@w-dad4040]

agreed, but I would enjoy more in depth videos even if it was a multi-part series as well.

[@oztheglitch]

@@w-dad4040 no

[@ILovePie53]

@@w-dad4040 no

[@2yenno]

no ​@@w-dad4040

[@zacharytracy3797]

@@w-dad4040nope. There’s other channels for that. No need to copy them

[@Shalami]

this is genuinely the most enjoyable channel to watch on youtube, without fail

[@MikkelL03]

Agreeable

[@lolatmyage]

I'm used to the rust belt and absolutely astonished that a 20 year old car has seat bolts that you can actually remove Great work turning it into a 5k car

[@unkleeyerose]

Get the cheapest box of dryer sheets you can buy. Wait for a hot day. Throw the dryer sheets all over the interior. Park in the sun all say with all the windows up. The dryer sheets will absorb the smells. Throw them out and repeat if necessary.

[@HatersGarage]

Interesting, hadn't heard that one yet

[@enermaxstephens1051]

This guy is pretty funny, he should keep making videos! I like the "built ford tough we make everything out of plastic" lol

[@mutation333]

Me and my dad just rebuilt a ford engine. You are on the mark about the tools you need.

[@K20C2-Slow]

Love this backyard shop style videos, showing how anyone with a set off tools can be handy!

[@Me-zo8yc]

I have the enthusiasm but not the talent 😖

[@doctortwilight]

With two caps you can now fill your engine with oil at double the speed!

[@Me-zo8yc]

Dual action pouring, wild west style

[@HatersGarage]

Think of the time savings

[@ptp79]

FU*in A

[@Mr.GuGuGaCucaSnooch]

Oh hell yeah. The boy is back.

[@MaldonadoMoto]

fr fr

[@shaunwalker2055]

I did this same thing with a 07 expedition, people love to give up on them, one timing kit later and its been running ,driving, and towing for 3 yrs now. Good stuff and keep up the good work!!

[@HatersGarage]

Yeah if you're willing and able to fix them that's how you get the best deals

[@MarketingCoachKen]

Love to see someone who really knows what they are doing. If you're not getting paid full time for content creation, what are you waiting for... This video should be part of a series. What a great story on this rebuild. I hope you never leave youtube.

[@KCAATV]

$10k+ worth of truck with the same utility value as a new one. Great video.

[@hellfiredreadnought4618]

$500 for a car is... impossible anymore. What used to be a $500 car back a few years ago is now $2,000. :(

[@HatersGarage]

Just gotta look harder and wait

[@jetjazz05]

Makes me miss the days of finding a $300 Honda that just needed a power steering pump to run flawlessly for another 100k miles lol. Hell I worked at a grocery store with a guy, we were buddies and he rolled his Xterra... me and some others pitched in and we got him a car for $800 that needed no work. It wouldn't pass inspection after 3 years, the rust on it was pretty bad, but that's still only $270 a year for a car that never needed anything but gas and a few oil changes. The damn insurance even at $40 a month was more than the car after 3 years!

[@Somersetauto]

I just got a 07 with 185k 98% rust free for 500 and it just needs a little work but it runs and drives just fine doing the front end right now

[@billywithak341]

Bought a car from a dealership and somewhat hit me and insurance declared it a total loss. I already have it rebuilt just waiting on paperwork. In the meantime I found an old ford escort for $400. Trans cooler lines had a hole In it so I replaced the section with rubber hose. You won’t find them without issues but you can find them.

[@RustyHondas]

​@HatersGarage u ain't joking about looking harder

[@Soho9111]

The most 18 min entertaining mechanic work in my life at youtube

[@wmsification]

Every 'Will It Run' channel could benefit from your editing approach -nice work!

[@alexflosho]

That's a fancy lil harbor freight! Mine is in a shopping mall next to a discount food store!

[@larrylaudig5197]

I thoroughly enjoyed your entertaining video! Your quirky sense of humor is awesome!!

[@dougn2350]

He could be a stand up comedian if he put an act together.

[@whyareallnamestaken69]

Ford loves making their valve covers easy to work on, I especially love how they've kept hoses, wires, metal brackets and other random garbage blocking them throughout the generations (my old ford truck has the same problem and I hate it). Great video dude! I love the "built ford tough" sarcasm 🤣

[@lsswappedcessna]

Ford: everything in the way GM: Nothing much in the way but you seldom have to remove the valve covers on the same age V8, the issue with the Vortec V8s tends to be water pumps and those shitty plastic heater hose fittings. Dodge: Problems are usually with the transmission and body rust, valve cover removal will do you no good (Mopar is the only brand that can make Ford and Chevy look particularly well-built)

[@bigospig]

I can only imagine how many Fords with Triton motors went to the junk yard because of the same issue caused by lack of oil changes.

[@piedpiper1172]

I’d wager half of all the cars in junkyards are there for that reason. Hyundai’s infamously fragile gamma II engine is actually quite reliable and even handles 4-5x stock horsepower pretty well. Unless you go ~3-4,000 miles too long between oil changes, and then it starts blowing seals like confetti poppers before it yeets it’s little aluminum heart through the oil pan. Some engines are more tolerant of infrequent oil change, but none of them like it.

[@captainchicken8983]

@@piedpiper1172 thats crazy, the old alpha motors would chooch tf outta oil, just keep adding what it burns and itll keep going till the piston rings and valve guides completely disintegrate, my dad's 200k mile '96 accent burns about a quart of oil every 10 miles, amazing it still runs as decent as it does, doesn't like burning synthetic lmao

[@piedpiper1172]

@@captainchicken8983 You’d have to actually check the dipstick to know it was burning oil and then add more. Which, lol. If they won’t change their oil, they aren’t checking it.

[@Skyhawk1998]

​@@piedpiper1172An engine that cannot tolerate deferred maintenance is a disaster waiting to happen in a car that will be driven by folks who don't even know what the engine does. A shame that it ruins the reputation of the whole thing, but that's how it is.

[@MKONE07]

Thoroughly enjoy your work, I know how expensive it gets so have some damn money.

[@HatersGarage]

This guy gets it, I'm going to Wendy's with that

[@MarfeeWarfee]

I cant imagine a fresher hell than doing rod bearings with the engine still in and no vehicle lift. Especially on a 5.4 Triton, good lord. Hats off from an apprentice tech

[@Aspect.04]

you are so cool and genuinely, actually, for realsiesly, seriously, indubitably, acutely, critically, severely, grievously underrated /srs

[@alanmoore78]

6:50 you did all the tasks to get the oil pan off and you bothered to check for play so yeah, you gotta do the rod bearings, or else your $500 truck is gonna be a $500 piece of yard art

[@off-time6204]

I love your content and I NEED to see more of this truck you should turn it into a saga love the humor and the way you explain things in a digestible way

[@TheMrthegovman]

Haha, the Ford tough comments and your sense of humor is what earned you a new subscriber. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@stevenagle4607]

Subbed. About 20 years ago, me and my dad did rod bearings in-car on my old '95 Camry. Bought it with high miles and it sounded like it had a knock. It was a good idea to replace them anyway but turned out that's just how 5S-FE's roll.

[@ForfeMac]

The 03 is probably the best year for one of those. Last year of the 2v, not counting 04 heritage or econoline vans, and I've never had one that new spit plugs out. Mostly 00 and earlier. The timing is also pretty easy to do, relatively speaking.

[@HatersGarage]

That's good to know, we'll see how it does pulling my car up these mountains..

[@ForfeMac]

@@HatersGarage It'll do it. You'll be getting 7mpg the whole time, but it'll do it. Those expeditions are nice trucks, better than the tahoes in my opinion.

[@Cobalt985]

Had to sub after 3:00. Cracked up cause of how perfect the impression was

[@FranzJx]

nice truck hoss

[@HatersGarage]

Thanks big hoss

[@scrambleegg1987]

ayyy it's frankie johns

[@philipbickham7551]

He keeps on fixing it, it will be

[@philipbickham7551]

You are doing great work man keep it going good mechanics are not good because we buy the best cars and trucks we live and learn like everybody else

[@philipbickham7551]

You rebuilt the bottom end good job for your first time

[@arthurkor3474]

I actually subscribed after Katty Perry song wheel movements 😂😂😂😂 god that was funny af. Also, mad mechanical and editing skills man, good job 👏

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

Pretty impressive...i like your rock-solid mechanics skills/knowledge at your young age...you're ahead of your peers...you are the peer.

[@R3ddyyg]

I love gettin a break from fixing (ruining) my Ford built tough (built wrong) Focus mk1 by watching other MEN work on their FORD

[@Me-zo8yc]

😂

[@BuddyTheWolfYT]

MK1 focus owner here too, they're fun cars once you upgrade them, there's aftermarket metal parts to replace the plastic crap

[@R3ddyyg]

@@BuddyTheWolfYT I'm currently gathering all the stuff for a full engine rebuild, still deciding if i should bore it up or not

[@BuddyTheWolfYT]

@@R3ddyyg What engine is it? spi, zetec, or duratec?

[@R3ddyyg]

@@BuddyTheWolfYT It's a 2002 Zetec-S with 115hp, but last couple of months has been eating oil, i think the head is cracked and i'll need to replace it, but it's crazy cheap here so i don't mind, this bitch ain't dying on me

[@annoyedatthis1]

His narrative is ultra relatable. Also, a master of editing. Really entertaining video!

[@safaricartvideos]

That was very satisfying watching you pull the entire interior and clean it, nice work! I also appreciated the reminder of why I change my oil often.

[@carguy4243]

😂 weaving the steering wheel back and forth to the beat of the radio while driving down the highway. That was God darn hilarious.😂 loved it.

[@linkerspinkers]

Nice job fixing it looks a ton better and most importantly it runs now

[@Triamgle]

as always, great video to watch youre by far one of my favorite automotive channels, up there with junkyard digs and pole barn garage

[@jonathanparker123]

Im so amazed at your skill, all of that wasnt an easy job and you still fixed it, worth alot more now

[@edgyred1692]

Absolutely perfect delivery and speech. 10/10 Came for the title, will come back for the individual. Laughed a whole lot, thanks

[@HatersGarage]

Much appreciated

[@jacksonstephens9772]

I keep coming back to this vid, dosent ever get old

[@clumsyshtick7543]

Overall my favorite video from this video, the complicated ford design, the issues it's been having, and you fixing it, this video definitely inspires me to become a mechanic.

[@texasstudios2025]

I love seeing these 2nd gen Expeditions. I own one of these myself (It's a 2004). I LOVE MY EXPEDITION!!!

[@watchinyoutube8919]

I'm not huge into cars but i watch a lot of videos, You're definitely an expert you just seem to know how everything works it's crazy

[@drunk3n_m0nk12]

The 5.4 2v is the one with the magical self ejecting spark plugs. The 4.6 doesn't have that problem and is arguably the better motor between the two. The common issues with the 4.6 are faulty guides (as you've seen) and a machining defect in the passenger side cylinder head of Windsor motors that causes an oil leak from the head gasket. Depending on how bad it is you have to replace either the head gasket, cylinder head, and/or engine block to fix it. I think the machining defect was resolved by 2003 though. My 99 F150 has the defect but it doesn't leak enough for me to worry about. At least my starter stays nice and lubed up.

[@HatersGarage]

I read the 4.6 does have the same plug problem, maybe not as common because of reduced cylinder pressures in the 4.6. Haven't heard of the machining defect, I don't see any oil on the side of my block so hopefully I'm good. However a lubricated starter is always beneficial

[@mmiller1188]

This looks like a Romeo engine cam girdles and the grand marquis valve cover works. My 01 Windsor 5.4 was leaking a quart every 75 miles by the time I decided to fix the oil leak. The head was corroded and the machine shop had to take a bunch off.

[@mmiller1188]

The 4.6 2v uses the exact same head as a 5.4 2v. Never realized these expeditions had this engine. Its better than the 3v 5.4 by a long shot. They're usually long life engines. The transmission is decent. DO NOT tow in overdrive. Hit the button to turn it off while towing. Also with a 180 degree thermostat , you're going to have a milkshake on the oil cap. Very common wth these. Not a head gasket.

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

They do. Co-worker's Mustang spit them out twice.

[@theshield1613]

​@@mmiller11885.4l v8 3v are picky oil change should be changed every 3k miles it will last.

[@bankyWI]

Awesome video, watching for the second time 👌 found this channel last night, binged all videos in a row. The chaos mixed with awesome work is a great combination, please keep doing what you do!

[@riogrande163]

Judging by the title and thumbnail, this SUV identifies as a truck, and we should respect that. Hater's Garage, truly a progressive icon!

[@HatersGarage]

4wd, V8, tows stuff, ehh it's truck enough lol

[@johnmurcott1273]

looks close to a ute with a hard cover on the back

[@Doomer17018]

if its body on frame its a truck, if its unibody its a suv, thems the rules

[@sirmounted8499]

indeed, I've heard he has a transgender cat that's siamese, identifies as black but acts chinese

[@riogrande163]

Cool, didnt know a Crown Vic was a certified truck, the more you know! 😂​@Doomer17018

[@ddouglas3687]

Man, great having all that know how and courage to dig into all the bones! My knuckles were bleeding just watching! 😂

[@thomasmm415]

It's always fun to watch your videos. 😂 Thank you for entertaining me. Greetings from Germany. 👋

[@somerandomguy3868]

Great video, fast paced and taking on some actual mechanical work, in frame rod bearings is no joke, nice job

[@lukeownbey5112]

I was gonna hate cause you didn't have torx bits, then I watched the video, love it man!!!

[@MoikeIsJesus420]

Just a tip! You will find even on newer expeditions that water will seep under the rocker pannels by the running board. and rust right thru really badly. Its best to take care of that asap. Otherwise nice video. Great resto! 👍

[@rhubarbpie2027]

I really enjoyed this video! Looking forward to seeing future repairs. My family had a first gen Expedition and it clocked over 200k miles without many issues before it got totaled in am accident.

[@harrison4ever125]

man you are a legend. btw, ford seat belt tip, click it and then unclick it. Turns the seat belt alarm off and you can drive without it.

[@zappy595]

this video just randomly popped up in my recommended but your commentary is hilarious, you earned a sub my dude

[@DQSpider]

"I enjoy pain I guess" -a thing I have repeated many times while working on a car

[@cafn8ed74]

Thanks for the reminder. I DO need to change my oil. Edit: maybe all the space ahead of the engine is to accommodate a V10, which Ford may have put in some of these. (Comment for the algorithm because this channel deserves a bump.)

[@HatersGarage]

I don't think they did put a v10 in these but that would make sense

[@kingnull2697]

The front fascia could have been used on multiple models, so it may have had a V10 behind it in many cases. This was before having a vehicle with a displacement above "grandpa's commuter" was required by EPA to ensure pedestrian deaths with their front bumper.

[@seendabeen1740]

Never put the v10 in these might be the same chassis as the 3/4 ton which could have the v10 ford probably used the same mounts for all of the modular engines (4.6-6.8)

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

What a bargain for somebody that knows how to wrench! You could flip it for $4K plus easily (maybe more based on what prices are like around you). My daily is a 97 Explorer V8 and the steering pump has sounded like that since I bought it 6 years ago. It doesn't affect the steering and it's not blown up on me but yeah even after we replaced the fluid and bled it it's still LOUD. I've learned fairly recently that it's a common thing for Fords.... BTW you're vid was well edited and entertaining. I didn't have the desire to skip large segments the way I do with a lot of CC vids on DIY car repair.

[@kyyuhl]

Great video, good watch while eating dinner! I've got a '97 Expy that I use to tow my E38 740iL around when it inevitably breaks down. Transmission Overdrive is broken (the snap ring issue is what I'm guessing) but it's been extremely reliable otherwise. Sat for 15 years before I brought it back to life. Started on the first crank with a new battery after all that time. 4.6L 2V V8 engine + 4R70W trans.

[@HatersGarage]

My parents had an Exploder when I was a baby and its transmission went out on them, maybe they had a bad run of transmissions

[@dizzydaisy909]

you're hilarious, i love this :D learning more about cars for the first time as a first time car owner (2008 Taurus X) so this is good stuff to know

[@lootz117]

Random cuts make this whole better lol! You got a subscriber!

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

Neighbor just bought an early oughts V8 Exploder at an impound auction for $600. Haz rod knock which he swears he didn't hear when they started it up and ran it for a minute. I've told him to yeet it but he won't listen. Bought an impound auction SVTf one time and was so depressed by the rotted out dipstick tube I never looked at it again. In all my decades of life I have never seen that and wisely took it as an omen. Maybe an 80s and older truck but no way I'll look at a Ford younger than that. There is an 80 something 250 diesel Lariat sitting at an auction yard but it'll be too much money. My dad always told me Ford was living off the success of the MkI Mexico Escort and I guess I should have taken it more to heart.

[@dougn2350]

Ford Exploder... lol Are they cousin to Chevy Cadavalier?

[@thomasgrasmick568]

I dead ass thought you was my twin from a Ford expedition group in Facebook 🤣 mines an 04 built 03 and has the 2v 5.4 rusty AF but damn trusty. Be prepared for the brake hoses to start failing and seizing the brakes. Happened on the 04 and my 97 f150.

[@Rbva]

I picked up a 2003 Expedition for $800 canadian and only had to fix one thing and it ran like a beaut for 4 years (right up until it burned in forest fire 🤣). Good to see this as it brings back memories of mine :) Had the 5.3L in mine and the relay for the fuel pump would overheat and burn out the relay and the PCM, managed to wire an external relay to avoid the over heating and never had any issues after that. Spmetimes its a small fix but the previous owner got scared when the engine cut out on his neice going down the highway and didnt want rhe headache of the repair. Hope this truck does you well, for $500 that truck was a steal :D

[@HatersGarage]

Those situations where the owner just wants rid of it is when you get the best deals, mine was similar to yours. (although it needed a little more than a relay)\

[@jackuin3387]

Really enjoyed watching the video man, you got a new sub. Do your thing

[@OwenXW]

This shit funny, keep it up pardner

[@HatersGarage]

Will do pardner

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

I enjoyed this man. Nice work!! I’m a big fan of the Modular triton engines. When maintained they’re tough. They don’t make a ton of power but many of them will run well over 300k. Also good thing you got the 4.6 2 valve as the 5.4 3V’s in them are REALLY problematic

[@HatersGarage]

Yeah the 4.6 2 valve is the good one, it's just that pesky spark plug thread issue. Since I'm using it to tow my car up mountains it's pretty likely I'll run into that problem

[@etherrealzx]

Bro you make it so seamless working on cars

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Frined of mine recommended your channel. Well, loved the way you edit and your style. Funny, silly, without being a pansy! So, count me in. PS, Im a Ford guy (but an old Ford guy...with some Panthers thrown in, and Mopars and GM stuff too but I know squat about F bodies)

[@HatersGarage]

Funny, silly and without being a pansy. That's my new life philosophy.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

@@HatersGarage LOL. Hey dont be stealing mine. Who am I kiddin..Im not funny.

[@TheFlexyoutuber]

Chillest fucken vid ive seen. everything you say, I've said x10😂! it was like i was chillin' with you, changing everything out. Subbed man, keep up the content.

[@PatrickBaptist]

Man thats so cool, I got a 05 xploder for under $500, no runner, but $250ish more dollars and it runs great, but like u said about yours, looks rust free when the doors are closed and you ain't lookin under it. Mine the steering column was butchered, someone tried to hot wire it but the security system wasn't having it without a chiped key, owner got tired of trying and paying others to not get it running, fully loaded eddie bower, pretty nice ride for a cheapskate like me lol. Having to drop the tank and do a fuel pump now..... But I like the deal you got man that's nice! I did have to give it some plugs and coils as it had a few misses but overall it's a nice suv did better in the snow than my rover did and the tires ain't got alot of tread. Shocked all the doors and windows and even the sunroof works and none leaks. Driver seat is a bit rough but otherwise looks taken care of, i've got videos on my channel if anyone gets bored, videoed the whole fixin process.

[@AdamWulfric]

Damn for $500 that is a steal you made it look nice and more importantly run good job 👍

[@Aluluxxx]

i love how he gets irritated at most things, new fav youtuber

[@sonar610]

Not that it matters on a vehicle like this, but lubing a fastener will change the force applied to the bolt. Usually a torque spec will specify dry, lubed, lock washers and / or bolt finish in a chart or as part of the listing. Just a heads up for anyone curious working in more critical applications.

[@owenlawrence670]

wow seeing an old SUV like this restored to its (almost) former glory is always an amazing thing to see.

[@ColtonWhite123]

You're funny asl dude lmfao, love from San Diego man!

[@heythischannelnolongerexists]

I feel like you nailed all the smells but forgot the most important one, axe body spray hahaha

[@Bigshiesty1]

Amazing work. I have an 03 as well it runs great at 218k miles. Very taken care of, cheers

[@RidgeR5]

Great vid, loved seeing the work you did to make the truck run, and I liked a lot of the cuts.

[@ptp79]

oh man just watched your video for first time and I am subscribed for life !!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing video.. I loved it

[@78PastorE]

Great video. You make a timing chain job look easy even though it definitely is not.

[@mikechambers8297]

Dude for a young man you know a lot of stuff great job on the truck and the video

[@josefmechanic]

The ford guys are gonna throw thier purses at me 😂😂 I’m not gonna lmao because you ain’t wrong at all 😂

[@dogog]

You have a great work ethic. I like this channel a lot.

[@ЛысыйПлащ-е1д]

Случайно наткнулся на этот канал. Искал медь, а нашёл золото

[@danieljoseph905]

great work man! didn't look like fun, but you got it!

[@anthonybanks2979]

nice job ! I like how you removed the carpet ( removes all the funkiness )

[@barrya.6212]

11:25 You should have put half the oil in one and remaining oil in the other, just so the oil is distributed evenly, since you have that option! :)

[@namtech425]

How you dont have more subs is beyond me, you are super entertaining man. Well done on this piece of trash 500 bucks banger. Like everything else the devil is in the details.

[@buckieharrison7176]

Awesome video! I do the exact same thing you do i buyem cheap and fixem up. Im currently redoing a 97 Aerostar Van. I can not decide whether to sell it or take it across the country! I only paid $100 and it runs and drives great after i replaced some parts. If you post another vehicle video il definitley watch it.

[@gabrielvieira6529]

Thanks for this video, this has cleared some of my thoughs on engine pinging, so its true that carbon can do that... So that engine of my acr must have some on it, since it smokes on startups and flooring, but then ceases to smoke. Or its just the 25 year old sensors...

[@codybroken]

So much work this man does.

[@cycloopnl]

This is a nice channel. Regards from The Netherlands 🇳🇱.