Ford Raptor.....F150 Sunroof Fix...too much plastic!

Ford Raptor.....F150 Sunroof Fix...too much plastic! (detailed tutorial)Come along today as we get busy repairing my Ford Raptor....I'll show ya a few wear items that I'm not impressed with and we'll give ya detail on this somewhat complex repair Stoney Ridge Amazon Page Simply Scroll down to part: www.amazon.com/shop/stoneyrid... (Stoney Ridge Amazon Affiliate Page)
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[@ajlewis9454]

There's a reason they named them Ford ( Found On Road Dead) Buy the new turbo charged Toyota tundra best pickup built. Stay away from American built crap.

[@richarde.6750]

Fix Or Repair Daily

[@keithfrazier2558]

Problem being is much of it isn't made in America anymore, it's just assembled here, including Toyotas...Trust me, they all have their own set of problems like wheel bearings, and poor quality steel rusting away, paint delamination, etc. No brand is immune

[@mrk4972]

ALL the parts are made in CHINA. Did you see the label on his part box?

[@kevindavis3841]

@@mrk4972 I reckon some have to learn for themselves

[@swamp-yankee]

The turbo v6 tundra blows up turbos right?

[@devingard1438]

This just made replacing my tracks an easy 30-45 min job. Thanks for the great video and walkthrough !!!

[@deannacalef3513]

Fascinating project. My son-in-law puts LED lights into jets, recumbent bikes, motorcycles. When he is at home, his cat watches his every move. I sort of felt like his cat today watching your repair. I don't own a car. Lol. I do like your shop. Things are really going to happen there.

[@shawndugay4089]

Achille's Heel...LOL I love your videos Josh. You are the real deal!

[@Fred_Amyett]

I love driving my 97 dodge b2500. It does break sometimes, but I expect it to being almost as old as me! Shows me all vehicles break new and old. Good work Josh!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'm not impressed with the quality of this truck as compared to my older trucks....the Raptor is fun...it's very nice...but I think its a 10 year truck...not a 20 year truck in my opinion....just little things that it seems were skimped on...like this sunroof issue

[@jessesmoak3462]

My 2016 F150 has the panoramic moonroof and messed up on me. Same side and same chunk of plastic came out of the track. Got it closed and swore I’d never open it again. Definitely going to have to take the time and repair it! Thanks for the great video.

[@xaviercollins2123]

How did you get it closed?

[@stevecraft1423]

I’ve been doing windshields for 40 years and everything is turned to shit you’re a better man to me fucking with sunroofs

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhaha

[@WeSRT4]

I just enjoy watching somebody fixing something.... 😀

[@RUC5]

Thanks for the video. A few tips: 1. Take the drip channel completely out before moving the sunroof. Mine decided to open all of the way and broke the arms off of the drip channel. I used wire, jb weld, and heat shrink tape to put it back together. Unfortunately the metal tabs are too loose in my new track so it keeps slipping out. 2. Lube the new tracks. Get it ahead of time, most parts stores don't carry the right kind, and other kinds smell strong. 3. Make sure the tabs on the new track fit into the existing plastic track correctly or the new track will get stuck. Bonus: driver side is easier to slide it if you do it before making any other connections.

[@bradbretz696]

Rigel! Same thing happened to me with the drip channel. Had the drivers side fixed and as I was working on the passenger side, I did not take out the drip channel all the way and the arm snapped clear off. But I bit the bullet and bought a new one that day . . . from ford . . . parts. I know, yikes. $400 later - I am back in business. Stoney ridge - this video helped A TON!!!! thank you! Should have listened about the drip channel.

[@terresiagregg9326]

You did a great job Josh it helped being a nurse to do small work

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You know...I think everything we do in our lives helps mold us into the individual that we become....I learn and grow as a person every day...we should all try and live that way

[@seanosowski3407]

Just did this exact fix! Thanks for the help! Dealer quoted us $7,000 for a new sunroof assembly!

[@jacobgrado6009]

Are you serious ?

[@seanosowski3407]

@@jacobgrado6009 yeah, it sounded like they were going to pull the headliner and replace the whole assembly with an updated version. I'm wondering if this is a fairly common problem with these.

[@jacobgrado6009]

Yes sir I ask every person I see driving a ford with sunroof so far everyone says they have to replace apparatus. Some people said debris was caught in the tracks and some say reset the system it works . I think Ford needs to make a recall !

[@irozlife]

I was just quoted 8k for this fix to replace the whole assembly.

[@tonycastro6154]

THANKS A MILLION,,SAVED ME FROM REMOVING THE WHOLE HEADLINER AND SUNROOF ASSEMBLY,...

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

there ya go! Glad to help...now let me give you an update on this truck...it's been at my local ford dealer for 7 weeks now waiting on parts!! I'll do a full dedicated video as to why I'll never buy another new ford product!!! HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE LIES AND MORE!!!

[@MichaelSmith-jv7cx]

My Cousin has owned 2 Ford raptors. He could not keep them out of the shop. The trucks were sharp, but the mechanics were the only ones that got to see them.

[@wickedcoyote271]

Usually for me, the holes only line up perfectly the first time when I forgot or missed something that means I’ll have to take it apart again. Then it is a bear to get them to line up after I get back to final assembly.

[@wd8545]

Love your Flag Josh !!

[@bcgrittner8076]

Reminds me of Grandma’s ‘65 Pontiac. The windshield washer quit working. I could hear it clicking, but no juice. The dealer wanted to replace the entire motor assembly. The bellows was torn. Three dollars and fifteen minutes later I had it fixed. Blasted dealers are always trying to upsell you.

[@wildbill23c]

Typically a dealer is going to look at the worst case scenario and quote that, so when they fix it for $5 they know you are gonna be really happy and impressed.

[@garygolden5262]

Watching this made me wanna grill a good burger. Like holly crap. This work is my type of day of situation. Good guided video as well to help save someone some good cash. Of course ford chimes are crazy at times, but they help Haha.

[@fixtherustbucket]

I know the dealers and shops need to make a profit but it's gotten to the point of excessive pricing. They purchase parts from the same places we do and the labor rates are crazy as well. 🚜-Woooo!!

[@ralphwoodard609]

Hey Josh, looks like all is good with that sunroof mechanism. I think you forgot about the track grease that it may need. Later

[@RickyVentures]

Hello from Minnesota!

[@tcrosslin38]

Thanks for the video, my F150 is doing the exact same thing and the dealership quoted my $650 to replace the guides.

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Top notch confidence

[@scotth8892]

Glad that you fix the well that could of been bad

[@patrickwilcox7491]

What a amazing spirit

[@fabioforni5722]

Love the truck

[@Renegar87]

Great video

[@richardrubert1359]

I have been having the same issue with our dealer. They wanted to charge me $4000 for fix the issue with my F-150. I mentioned to an older gentleman down the street. It took him fifteen minutes and cost a whopping $12 to fix! What a rip off. They should be ashamed of themselves.

[@wildbill23c]

You called the dealer and told them the sunroof in your $80k truck was broken....they're going to quote you the worst case scenario possible to fix it...that way when you take it in and its the $10 Amazon plastic rails that fix it, you'll be so happy that you saved $3500 on the $500 bill you'll forget you bought a plastic truck. Very common case in every vehicle built now. Cheap plastic parts, Chinese motors, electronics that will fail, and most times its stuff that isn't a warranty issue, its a wear item so it gets the dealer off the hook for repairs. Today's overly complex built vehicles are cool on paper, but nobody bothers to think what's gonna happen a couple years later when all that fancy stuff starts breaking and there isn't a way to fix it. Even a base model 4x4 regular cab truck is $40k+ now, even at that its still crammed full of cheap plastic and a electronic disaster waiting to happen. The components rebuilders are loving today's automotive world in all the failures of those components...YIKES, it all comes back and bites us in the end at some point, might not be you, but whoever ends up driving that car, truck, SUV, etc. after you trade it in after your luxury lease is up gets to deal with all that mess.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Most dealers are not your friends. They want to sell you new vehicles and way overcharge you for repairs.

[@yxe071000]

Thank you!! you just saved me $2k !!! thank you thank you

[@tonycastro6154]

this second video i see with the same broken part,,,tnx for video

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

AFTER OWNING THIS RAPTOR.....I'M TOTALLY AGAINST THE FORD PRODUCT!! CHEAP JUNK THAT WON'T LAST! THIS TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP NOW FOR OVER $10K IN REPAIRS!!! THANK GOODNESS UNDER WARRANTY!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Josh 🇺🇲 WOOOOOO 🇺🇲

[@user-df2uu4tq6d]

I replaced mine and the rails are bad too so I ended up getting it to where it won’t leak and unplugged the motor so hopefully I’ll never have the issue again

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I just sold this truck yesterday.....worst purchase I ever made!!

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Wow what a smart fella

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Beautiful

[@lmallard3788]

Wish I saw this video a few months ago before paying ford service dept $1200 to repair sunroof on a 2011 Ford Explorer.

[@Momnsyd]

This was awesome! I just took my 2013 F-150 to the dealer for this same issue! They said they’d have to take down the headliner to do this repair! You didn’t have to do all that???

[@mechanicmike2858]

Josh a few tips from someone who has done that job many many many times... first I must apologize for the dealership that you called .. there is a service bulletin on that sunroof rails and he /she should of known about that !!! 2nd be sure and use Krytox chemours GPL 205 grease on them rails use the entire contents of the tube on both sides equally Yes it's expensive but it's the only product that I recommend putting on DO NOT use white lithium grease!! 3rd The adjustment on that sunroof is 0 to 1 mm negative in the front from the roofline and 0 to1 mm positive to the rear roof line measured approximately one and a half inches from the sides of the sunroof when you get done it should be down just to smidget in the front below the roof line and above the glass in the back just a smidge... once you are done if the sunroof bounces back and will not close correctly there is a procedure that you need to do to correct that I can provide you with that information also if you need it otherwise you did a great job installing them sunroof rails!!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

great advice buddy...I put lithium grease on them

[@CORaptorguy4]

Tell me more about this adjustment?

[@LightsOutPredatorRemoval]

It’s the sunroof guides. I’m actually doing them right now as we speak. At the dealer….. there’s a tsb on them. He shoulda know that.

[@LightsOutPredatorRemoval]

Also don’t forget your VCT job

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Looks good to me 😉

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video but I would only buy the older Toyota's like you have there because I know that they will last with low maintenance done to it and maybe even in the year 2015 year range Toyota to

[@Dick_Shinn]

Watch the quality of screw’s being purchased! Some are pot metal and not always magnetic!

[@franklackie2469]

Yes Matthew your totally correct.

[@aatguzman8920]

Hello..How do you adjust the glass to a perfect seal, the scrubs have some play to adjust the glass before getting them tide ?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

just loosen screws until you get it right my friend...took me a bit

[@garyduquette1784]

Josh, I really don’t think there is a lot of difference in the make of the truck but you hit the nail on the head when you said you talked to someone representing the service department. 2000.00 to fix a moon roof. If you would have bit on that he knew he had a big fish on the line. Knowing your willing to pay that kind of money to fix something that isn’t essential to the main running components is like telling them here’s my checkbook call me when your done. And in todays corrupted world it’s a shame but it’s the way things are. Find yourself a older mechanic that works from his garage. Someone like that can save you a bunch of 💰 money.

[@sixshooter4570]

There's a good KZbin video about how you should first help the pop-up window by pushing up on it to relieve any excess pressure on the rack system while hitting the pop-up button prior to using the rest of the system. Especially if it hasn't been operated in a while. That is what someone explained whom had been working with these sunroofs for many years.

[@aghavocsr]

What about replacing the guide pin. That goes in that part you’re replacing. Mine is broke and I can find the part online anywhere

[@matthewtaylor2185]

Best sunroof fix is factory delete. Sunroofs are a deal breaker for me. 100% useless and just a problem proned.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

well...not buying something because it could potentially be troublesome seems like a tough way to live my friend...anything mechanical is eventually going to fail....however I do believe there are some flaws in this design...the panoramic sunroof makes this truck so enjoyable to drive....I'm not sure I'd ever buy another truck without this feature if it was available....yes...it's transportation...but we aren't talking about a delivery van...it's a luxury pickup that's such a joy to drive

[@wildbill23c]

Add to that with a sunroof you lose headroom too. People don't think about that either, and when that thing fails its expensive to fix, and when it leaks its not only expensive to fix, you probably damaged the interior too by the time you figured out where the thing was leaking from. But hey who cares you got that $80k fancy truck, when you trade it in after your lease is up it ain't gonna be your problem anyways.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I have owned one sunroof. I have five kids and enough on my plate. Don't need make work maintenance for a feature I have absolutely no use for. When they leak, think about all the sensitive electronics that are going to eventually get exposed to moisture. No thank you. I will buy simple as possible and life as trouble free as possible and without a bank note on my purchases.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Lease? This is a used truck I bought my brotha.....why on earth is your outlook on things so negative?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep...I enjoy driving my truck and letting the wind blow through my bald head lol

[@HillsideHighlands]

You can turn the chime sounds off with forscan…

[@taylorcaputo3013]

Im having trouble with the adjustment process that you briefly mentioned at the end. Could you please do another video showing that?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

this piece of junk is sold! No more new ford for me! Now...as for the adjustment....you've just gotta try and match up where the screws were removed...it may take a bit but you'll get it if you keep at it

[@prestigecustomdetail3455]

My steering wheel did the same got a new one lasted 7 months and ford said they wouldn’t honor warranty because it’s a wear and tear.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it is actually covered under warranty...they warrantied mine. The materials should not break down and fall apart

[@nmdispatchlady]

All the things you mentioned about the cheapness of the cabin translate to the rest of the vehicle. Those and many more ie low quality and high price are why I quit driving Fords in the 80's. I have a brother that is a Ford mechanic at a dealership. You wouldn't believe the stuff I have heard. Frankly all the new ones have the same problem, they are just made to look pretty for a very short while, not made to WORK anymore. Give me the older trucks and I'm a happy girl.

[@wildbill23c]

Can't go wrong with an older truck, less crap to fail, and when it does fail, at least its usually something you didn't need anyhow LOL.

[@nmdispatchlady]

@@wildbill23c Or that you can fix yourself for less than a thousand dollars.

[@mikimiki195]

That is nuts how easy that was Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Do you have link for tracks

[@rudyrivera2964]

I heard a crunch and my sunroof fell in on one corner. I was able to get it seated flush but I need to take a look and see if this is what failed. What a pain! How has this been holding up for you?

[@markanderson6003]

Hey, thanks for the video. Where did you order the new tracks?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

there's a link in the video description from Amazon for ya

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

in your last video when you first got the truck, you sounded very positive about it, but now you sound more negative. Could you talk about some of the cons and negative issues you've noticed since driving it for a while, such as the worn out steering wheel? You mentioned "falling apart" what other things are starting to break? I'm curious about this since I'm also looking a a used Raptor, and I would like to see if they are common issues we can fix our selves or should stay away all together. thanks!

[@bwpospolyta]

Thanks for video but seemed to have broken little plastic part that arm attach to. Any info on part list?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

list of parts is in the video description for ya buddy...hope that helps

[@James_Innes]

I have found that anti-bacterial hand sanitizer can strip the paint off car parts, so I stopped using it. I wondering if that's what happened to your steering wheel.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

probably is...you gotta wait till your hands dry before ya start touching plastics and leather for sure

[@WeSRT4]

All new trucks have issues. I really think that a low end Ram is the way to go right now for the money.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

exactly what I'm looking at right now!

[@carlmenzel8744]

Might be time to tidy up the little Toyota Josh and use the raptor as the farm bomb cos I think the Toyota will last U longer lol

[@Slindsay8]

Pssh, i watched this hoping you’d explain how to do the adjustment at the end just to be told i’m gonna have to do some adjustment at the end 😂. Welp thanks anyways

[@Momnsyd]

So! Can someone explain why Ford uses plastic instead of metal for this assembly?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's just gotta last until the warranty runs out!!! FORD!!!! GRRR...I'd rather have a 1994 F350

[@user-tc4dm7rv3w]

Hello, what did you do with the "pop-up" wind deflector?

[@davidray4128]

About to do this on my 17 F250. Don't you have to do initialization process after swapping rails?

[@hmmodes]

Hi, I don’t think you need to replace the steering wheel just need to be wiped down and clean no problem with paint 😊

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

leather wrap is gone, some of the buttons are not working properly and the plastic is chipping...replacement is $400...not too bad....depending on whether it drives ya crazy to look at it or not....we shall see

[@kennysealy1826]

What kind of camera do you use for the content you create and editing equipment?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

this is all on gopro hero 9

[@kennysealy1826]

Awesome thanks!

[@Hatfield_Country]

They're sharp looking trucks, but the ecoboost v6 engines are ticking time bombs and EVERYTHING on them is expensive to fix and replace. I only know that because my dad's neighbor has had his in and out of the shop numerous times over the past 12 months. Everything from the transmission to the head gaskets, radiator and plastic oil pan.

[@michaelbrock3833]

Had my 2018 raptor 4 years with no engine problems

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Nice install Josh I Ilike Ford but I don't like to see parts made in China but you have to buy what you can get to fix your automobile appreciate the videos buddy 👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Yep if they made an American part I’d buy it brotha for sure

[@jalopyjoe4483]

was hear woooooo!

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍

[@paulbrooks2024]

How easy is it fixing a leaking water pump? Or how long do head gaskets last , trucks are the most over price money pits on the road, actually lower price to keep rebuilding an older model.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol....well...we all can't get by with just a honda civic so this is what we have to choose my brotha

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

you did not show it working. let down.... lol

[@flashboy619]

what’s the link for the track?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

in the video description buddy

[@SealofPerfection]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Hello, my comment disappeared almost immediately after I posted it, don't know if replying to yours will work. Wanted to let you know that piece you fished out? It's not from the arms you replaced. It's from the lower cable guides. You did a nice job replacing them, but I'm afraid that missing piece will cause you some trouble eventually, so keep an ear out for any popping/cracking noises. You can check my channel for a video about that exact piece if you like, and another one that shows the typical broken pieces from the arms themselves.

[@patricksmith3316]

It's Achilles Tendon. 🙂🙃🙂

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Especially with expensive trucks

[@terresiagregg9326]

Eclies heel

[@matthewgriffith6817]

BTW it was his heal

[@dstafford2200]

Awesome video josh hope everything is going well buddy and hope the raptor keeps chugging along for you until the next purchase.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

looking at a dually ram truck now....stepping down in price and up in usefulness

[@dstafford2200]

Don't blame ya and a dually will be hard to beat when hauling a load of lumber or materials for the farm.

[@nisa2043]

That’s a beautiful watch! What is it?

[@petermavus4131]

Fix Or Repair Daily F O R D

[@nickhawes2523]

How many miles does your truck have?

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Money saver

[@billpeirce7127]

Wear is the link to these metal parts???

[@billpeirce7127]

2015 through 2018 are the same. I think for body style.

[@Dave-fp9jh]

With exception of crack in red indicator , You need to clean it with a strong cleaner like simple green or 409 or fantastic. OR some one has used a solvent cleaner that damaged it. I don't think that. I never used super clean so I don't know if it will work. EVERY one wants a snap on sponsor! Keep up the good videos.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it's not a cleaning issue my friend...it's a wear issue...fyi Super clean is a sponsor of the channel lol

[@kacekace3676]

Do you think popping the covers off and greasing it before it breaks will help prolong its life.. im sure eventually it will break

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it had plenty of grease on it when I took it apart

[@kacekace3676]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer guess I'll just fix it whenever it breaks.

[@leonardsupchak545]

Please tell me what your doing to be able to afford all your equipment, toys buildings, fencing....cause I'm not making anywhere near that as I struggle selling a premium farm product in a depressed economy !!

[@Recovering_Californian]

Don't think that's any of your business. It's rude to ask people, "How do you afford all this?". That said, if you want the "American Dream" 1) Stay out of debt and 2) go into business for yourself. Find something you're good at (and something people want/need) and make a living from it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

You don’t create 250 pieces of content per month either buddy….I work my a$$ off and then…..I work it off some more. When you park the truck and tractor I’m still working my man

[@brandonburdette7895]

Leonard Brother let Josh work and have fun and have some toys to ride around in he works his but off on a 150 acre farm and on top of that filming for KZbin as well don't be depressed bud live life and don't watch the news it's all just to get u upset brother have fun work and live out your life

[@keithfrazier2558]

Gonna say KZbin and over 650k subscribers...

[@leonardsupchak545]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer That's a heck of a comment to someone you know NOTHING about....if you think you work harder than everyone else...I believe they call that arrogance!! Or your having a Biden moment??

[@butler386]

Looks like Ford still stands for Fix Or Repair Daily. Nothing has changed. Bondo it closed. Thanks for the videos

[@NoonMight]

Unless your steering wheel is made of wood or metal, anything like rubber, leather, polyester, and pleather will rub off.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

my 2000 ram 2500 is in better condition than this 2017 my brotha....it's a poor quality materials issue in my opinion

[@NoonMight]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer i was saying it was poor quality

[@waltershulas623]

Love your videos you look great how much weight did you lose

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

85lbs and counting!

[@waltershulas623]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer god bless you look good thank you for all your great videos

[@richardlwellington]

Good lord Dealerships are so Scandalous…I don’t trust them.

[@Farmer_Of_The_Lord]

Will you ever buy other John Deere tractor

[@peanutman6593]

I have regretted the purchase of my F150 almost since the day I bought it. The moonroof was only one of a myriad of failures on this cheap junk truck. It should’ve been recalled along with their Chinese wiring harnesses but that didn’t happen so I vote with my feet. Next time, Toyota.

[@wildbill23c]

I'd skip Toyota too...they've also jumped on the underpowered engine bandwagon with a turbo to pretend its an engine.

[@paulbrooks2024]

Hey if you're going to spend the money, by something that that must be better I did ,a Ford man ,97 and up are junk.......

[@airplane247]

Why its falling apart it has a f in it lol and its in the 2000 but if you get one that has a t it's better lol. But anyway newer Vehicles are Design To break sooner.

[@patrickwilcox7491]

Dude you can put your name on anything and people will watch

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol

[@jackpaul7215]

You did get they're top of the line. It was never really intended to be a work truck. That said the steering wheel on my 15 xlt looks much better.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it should be tougher than a work truck...made for the toughest terrian

[@tonysicuro3491]

Fords have always been a headache. Never will I ever buy one.

[@elitesless1539]

TRX

[@aVagrantMan]

2015-

[@jannerkev]

Why would you want to buy a new raptor Josh. Your seeing the one you've got falling apart after just 85k.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I agree.....I'm re-thinking this the longer I have this truck...it's super fun...but not a "farm rig"

[@theElderberryFarmer]

I think that all makes of vehicle have their challenges - but I have had bad experiences with Ford Mustangs that got me to swear off Ford products 30 years ago. My first Mustang was a '74 Mustang II. Long story short - it was a POS that I bought used and had to constantly repair. My second (and last) Mustang was an '89. It was a far better machine than the '74 was, but it was still a huge PIA to work on. I enjoyed driving it, but the few things I did to it were enough to finish my interest in Fords. I moved on to Dodge Ram pickups and although they are far from perfect, I've found them to be 'good enough' that I am on my 3rd one (I buy new vehicles and typically run them for about 10 years). We'll see how much longer I decide to keep my 2013 Ram 1500 Tradesman. With the current insanity in the motor vehicle world, I'll likely run this truck until the wheels fall off...

[@billpeirce7127]

Nice to know but really could not see at all what u was doing 😕

[@kevindavis3841]

It’s falling apart so you want another one 🤔. Check out Scotty Kilmer’s utube. Honest old fellow that’s seen lots of vehicles. You probley won’t enjoy modern Ford brother.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I know Scotty for sure...subscribed to his channel....I like his advice for sure