This 97 F250 Will Make You Cry (But In A Good Way!)

[@CarWizard]

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[@toyota420xp]

You might also cry when your wallet is empty from buying gas

[@toyota420xp]

I like how that truck doesn’t have giant rims and it has a lot of rubber on the tires. I don’t know why nowadays all manufacturers put a giant giant rim. The easiest way to make a better ride is just put a tire with a lot of rubber.

[@WilliamHaisch]

The 3 knob climate control is the most perfect setup: easy to use, quick to adjust, just beautiful. It’s safer, too, with no screens to navigate and thus no eyes off the road. My favorite radio has physical knobs for the tuning as well as the volume. I miss simple, physical controls!

[@bngr_bngr]

I bought my F150 because of the strong AC.

[@garyalford9394]

What ever happened to having all vehicle inside dash controls simple and mostly alike? they did that many years back for safety ! It can be a night mere to find your self in a strange vehicle and it gets dark and you are in busy traffic and you can't find the control switch you need right away !

[@MVPaneeVino]

@@garyalford9394exactly. I don’t need an auto function etc. I just need to manually adjust the fan and heat. It’s not hard. :-)

[@StratKruzer]

Absolutely.

[@GlennC789]

Totally agree on the safety and simplicity aspects. Modern screens are a menace.

[@Shang1966]

I ordered a 1995 F150 XLT Lariat in February 1995; super cab; 5.8 L; locking hubs; 4 wheel shift on the floor; just about every option except leather and power passenger seat. $22,700. Kept it for 13 years and never an issue. Around 120k miles. I sold it cause my sons got too big for the rear bench. I should have never sold it. Old school trucks rule like the Wizard says!

[@cheems5643]

I know dudes who still hurt for their trucks they sold many years ago

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@cheems5643we had a f250. 95. New for6.5. K air windows auto. Pit a camper shell on it sweet truck

[@JKHTX]

Sold the truck or the son?😅

[@FeatheredDino]

Your opening sentiments couldn't be more correct. Sometime in the early 2000s, The truck market shifted from people who needed a work vehicle to people who wanted an SUV that looks like a work vehicle.

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

I've looked and it appears you can get a "contractor spec" F-250 or F-350 right now.

[@headshotmaster138]

Still would take a 2000s truck over anything after it.

[@Andrew-jm4tp]

Ford and GM used to compete on who can make a better truck. Now they just compete on who can cut production costs and scam customers the most.

[@jackburton6178]

My Dad bought one brand new with the same engine. Between off-roading and work, he put some hard miles on it. Sold it with 280k miles with original engine and transmission. Guy who bought it from him in 2010 still drives it.

[@greathey1234]

Try this with an ecoboom f series

[@renj6531]

@greathey1234 or the 5.4 3 v

[@LukeEdward]

Single cab, silly putty color interior, manual transmission, brake controller in the way, bottle of Tylenol, aluminum running boards, & Michelin LTX tires… Old man spec, complete. And I love it!

[@VASailpwr]

Just missing the toolbox in the bed

[@timewa851]

...should be an emergency six-pack behind the drivers seat to be Old Man spec.

[@JacobHofeldt-fq6ii]

My Great Grandpa bought a 94 f250 in 1995 almost new and he still has the truck which he used for over 300K miles working, hauling and flagging for his Crane company. he's 90 now and has said for many years that he would never sell his old truck, even after someone offered him 20K for it. and it is immaculate.

[@houseofno]

Last gasp of the beloved Windsor V8s. I still miss those.

[@postersm7141]

I had a 351 Windsor in my old 1980s ex Police Crown Victoria. I love that car and love that engine. Until the main seal rope seal crapped out.

[@odavis1364]

Much better than the 5.4

[@michaelreid2157]

I had a 2018 Chevy Colorado, bought new. It would vibrate between 60-70 mph. Sold it to Carmax in 2020 and bought an old 97 K1500. I've been driving it since. It has 217,000 miles on it and drives straight as an arrow at 80 mph.

[@kellyeye7224]

Not just cars and trucks - generators, white goods, power tools, in fact practically anything made after 2010 has gone so far down hill in quality and purpose that I've taken to scouring car boot sales (UK) and local adverts for 'old' devices that I can renovate and keep running indefinitely. Some quaintly call this 'up-cycling' but I'm rather more pragmatic and call it 'self preservation'. This is also why I'm fixing up my '05 Mazda. Still solid, still running, cost me $200 and does 45mpg. That's all I need in a runaround!

[@md2k8]

These classic, early-to-mid-90's Ford F-150 were the best pickups in North America.

[@timewa851]

best sellers for a reason. built Ford-Tough.

[@crlaw75]

Manufacturers should take note of this and make these kind of affordable trucks again.

[@NVRAMboi]

You'd think, wouldn't ya? They've lost their minds.

[@cal48koho]

wont happen. hedge funds own the business and especially the parts businesses and stocking repair parts cuts into their profits. the system is broken and wont be fixed.

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

It seems like 75% of the people who buy a large truck nowadays don't even use it as a truck at all. Knew someone who went into major debt for a Denali 2500 diesel and he doesn't tow anything ever. Works a desk job.

[@Bloodbain88]

I don't know how people afford new vehicles anymore. A new Denali is like $95k. I bought and cummins swapped an old squarebody for $7,000 including the cost of the truck itself, then the engine and transmission and any other small parts needed. It was easy, just a lot of work to do. And now it's the most reliable daily driver I've ever owned and very cheap to operate by adding waste oil to make a tank of diesel fuel last much longer. Even if I had someone else do the swap for me, it would be half the cost of a diesel Denali. $95k for a truck is insane.

[@mph5896]

I have a f150 4wd I use to tow/work with it. Thats the only time I drive it. My other car is much preferred. Easier to park, better fuel economy, cushier ride.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

So much useless polution made by people using trucks as cars.

[@JohnHassett-j4w]

Yeah but he looks cool

[@hendo337]

One of the reasons they buy them is because of taxes, because of residual values and because they are known for being the best shot you have at a durable good in the automotive world that can last a few decades and take a beating.

[@hotpuppy1]

One thing about vehicles about this age is to buy a rebuilt ECM NOW while they can be had. If the capacitors in it puke their innards, it can wreck the circuit board. They are multi layer boards.

[@cal48koho]

leaky capacitors are a fixable issue and virtually all ecms in the late 90's to early 2000 leaked. Buying a used ecm will have the same problems. I f you have the leaky ecms, you should replace them before they leak. easy job if you have ability with a small soldering iron.

[@rgbigdog]

My 1992 F150 XLT is still going strong. It has a 302 engine mated to a 4 speed automatic transmission with over drive. It has only 74,000 original miles. Only routine maintenance, updated A /C system. Resealed the oil pan, front timing cover, front main crank seal, valve cover gaskets. Bought it used in July 2014. It was my daily driver until I retired in 2018. When I bought it it had only 46,400 original miles.

[@petershaver5006]

My 92 Camaro has the 305 and 4 speed automatic too. 167k, I fixed everything that was broken, speedo, rear hatch motor assembly, hood and hatch struts, starter, new AC, some interior stuff. Headliner is next.

[@jackieray8188]

I have a 1990 f150 xlt lariat with a 4,9 straight six I bought new still runs great.

[@will-l2g3t]

I have a 1992 F-150 with the 300" six. 240,000 miles when the speedometer quit. No major work on motor or trans. Oil changed every 3-4K. Trans fluid changed at 150k and 200k. Truck has been worked hard, overloaded, and used to train 4 teenagers to drive. Easy to work on, parts are cheap. Did change the tappet cover gasket, with removing the upper intake. Easy job. Also have a 64 Chevy c-10, straight six, 3 on the tree. Far cheaper to drive old trucks. I live in the South, so rust is not a serious issue here.

[@greathey1234]

Sad to see current lineup of Fords. I loved the Crown Vic and old F series

[@madmike2624]

100% correct wizard!!~ Built to last back then, like you said, all manufacturers!!!~

[@Shop_Simplicity]

I absolutely love my 1996 F250 crew cab with the 460 I will never get rid of it, 210k miles and starts every day.

[@QuesoPants]

I agree with that opening statement 100%. Daily drive a 92 F250 7.3 IDI, 5 speed 4x4, 400K miles and its fantastic. Granted its no show truck, but who really cares, its a truck.

[@triduck]

A regular cab long bed is just really cool. My grandpa had a 76 or 77 ford 150 ranger xlt. It was black inside and had a a light blue and white paint job. He sold it and trying to find out about it's exact trim and other details is how I bonded with my grandpa. I was wanting to buy it from and make it my first vehicle when I got my driver's license in 2015.

[@geraldshoemaker2345]

This is why I am hanging on to my 2011 F-150 2WD V-6. It has enough computerization for me, but I still have knobs, buttons and switches I can use without having to move thru a bunch of screens to get it to do what I want it to do. And I can do some of the servicing myself.

[@NVRAMboi]

Yep. I have a 2009 (non-domestic) V6. I only has the TPMS (which I hate), but beyond that it's just an honest 4WD truck. It's only at around 80k mi right now (manual trans).

[@cirian75]

Spay the underneath with a lanolin based (sheep oil) and it stops rust, its very good and does not trap moisture which is what other solutions do and cause more rust.

[@cal48koho]

totally agree. I finally bought a "new" truck,, a 1990 f250 with fewer miles but virtually identical to your 97. My other 2 trucks are 94 and 97 models. I can afford new on my farm but our "ranch rules" are. "If you can't fix it, you don't bring it." That goes for all mechanical equipment, tractors swathers, seeders, washing machines etc.Increasing complexity eventually leads to a point of diminishing returns and that point was reached probably a decade or two ago.

[@urbo42]

I had two 1990 Rangers until 2019. One was the 4 spd OD and the other an XLT with with buckets and all the power accessories. I drove the manual, my wife the XLT. They were great. The Twin I Beam front ends are a marvel of simplicity. Compare the steering linkage to an S10 - so simple vs joints all over the place. I liked the trucks because like the truck you are showing, they were original and no one had ever screwed around with them. The only issue I began to have was that my local garage closed and the only place I could go with the very rare odd problem did not have anything to deal with the OBD I system they were equipped with. The mechanic was also too young to have ever encountered a 29 year old truck. I currently have a new Maverick Hybrid. It is not really a truck, but it does all I need. I have kept a 2008 Ranger which still works and was rustproofed so it's a nice unit that can get a little dirty sometimes and still be driven Toronto to Florida (last February). The cruise and a/c still work. Too bad they don't make these anymore. If I had the F250, I would at least have the body treated with an oil based rustproofing product. Being a 97, it may have even been built in Oakville, Ontario where Ford continued the heavier pickups since the F150s were all new by then.

[@noapologizes2018]

I bought an 06 Toyota Tundra with 83,000 mikes for the same reasons you pointed out. I replaced the timing belt and radiator. The radiator wasn't bad, i just did it because it was 18 years years old. it is a garage kept truck and looks almost new. It will out live me and these new plastic trucks they want an arm and leg for.

[@Ireland-bc2gx]

10 years ago i bought my son a f250 regular cab with a 7.3 diesel it's a 97 one owner ,what a brilliant truck still sitting in the driveway runs and drives When ford built trucks not toys

[@stevenatwater7298]

In 2002 I bought a ‘94 F-250 2wd with the 5.8, 5 speed. It had 240k miles on it I had it for a bunch of years till gas hit $4.50 and it began to sit. I put another 40k miles on it. I only had to put a battery, a clutch slave cylinder and a rear axel seal on it. The AC was the coldest I’ve ever felt and the cab could go from 120 to freezing in moments! It went to a family that runs a mission in Mexico… last I heard it’s still going strong!

[@hendo337]

I bought a white '97 F-250HD XL RCLB 2wd 351w ZF5-S47 3.55 rear on April Fool's day 2021 for $2,100 cash in Kentucky then drove it 2 hours home near Columbia, TN. I worked on that truck as I could with cash I saved in my driveway with limited tools for 2 years. I did everything I could short of opening the engine. Replaced everything rubber, did front brakes, lines, hoses, lines to and the master, fuel pumps, filter, removed, deleted, disabled all the emissions equipment, the full ignition system(C&L Blue thunder coil, 8mm wires, cap , rotor) Motorcraft Platnums), ran true duals(deleted the cat and stock muffler with glasspacks), O2 sensor, all the pullies ( 5.0 Mustang underdrive set), idlers, tensioners, water pump, fan delete, it was AC delete, routed coolant around the Throttle body, all fluids, alternamtor, battery, 5 new Goodyear 255/85R16s, found a nice blue 90s Lariat bench seat with no holes and no headrests from the junkyard, found a nice white fiberglass topper, towed a trailer to TX got my GTO from storage and all.myc tools and stuff, it was 12,000lbs gross and ran 70mph the entire way back in 4th gear, got 12-14mpg on 87, never had to downshift and it could accellerate up even the steepest hills comming home on 65N through AL. A guy cross the double lines on a curve going very fast and hit me head on, Jan 30th 2023 competely destroyed that truck and killed my closest friend of 9 years, my dog. I bought another almost identical truck from a friend, white RCLB 2wd '94 F250 that was built with a 393w stroker, AFR 165 heads, stainless long tubes, ZF5, 3.55s, Lightning lower intake, Explorer upper, 70mm TB, Cobra Maf, using Mustang 5.0 sequential multiport efi, working AC, dual batteries, electric fan, 4 row rad, Lightning seats, factory Alcoa 16s with Michelin LTXs for $4300 I will keep it as long as it is possible to drive it, I have an extra 351w, ZF5 and Stirling 10.25 from my wrecked truck still for spares. These are great trucks. I am a 42yr old Disabled Vet living in a budget, there are no New vehicles in my future, I wouldn't buy anything newer than an '07 GM HD with a 6.0 ir 8.1, '97 is the cutoff for Ford and 2nd Gen Rams w/360 NV4500 are so rare there is no point looking for one, I like '78-'79 and earlier Dodge trucks if I had to choose with a 360/361//400/440, although a slant six or 318 will run alright. I stick with 3/4-1 ton, 2wd, manual trans if possible, heavier built, less complications than 4wd, capable of towing and hauling anything. Cummins/6.9or7.3/DD6.2/6.5 or Duramax is great but, I don't drive enough to need a diesel's cost.

[@Ken-wu6hr]

My Grandson Has a 2024 Blazer & a 1992 C1500 he had since he was 15. Were Talking today. the 92 will still be Running when the Blazer is long Gone. He Bought the Blazer for his Daughter Born Last August

[@TayG-y9q]

Some of the best cars were ones that were around during 1997 when obd2 became mandated. Most manufacturers were actually producing reliable vehicles and they have the onboard diagnostics to make repairs easier without getting overly complicated and intentionally failure prone.

[@HarithBK]

while the OBD2 of that era were rather simple error codes but with our modern databases it still narrows testing work down a ton. that is the great thing about these cars modern tools make the time to repair overall a lot lower and the parts are often rather cheap as they are easier to make. it is not that these cars don't break, they break all the time but they break in ways that doesn't nuke the car and have straightforward fixes. a lot of effort were spent on design to overbuild engines and have proper weak links. modern cars everything is so close together that if you get a strong weak link and a weak strong link wear will make the part that should never break break rather than the weak part that should break.

[@SirOsisofLiver]

Heh. Dad had the equivalent Chevrolet to this. A regular cab, long-bed, forest green, 1995 Chev Cheyenne 2500 with the 350, 2wd with limited dif, and 5 speed manual. He hauled a 5th wheel trailer all around North America with that thing over the course of ten years or so. Once he stopped trailering he sold it. Still looked as good as new.

[@greathey1234]

Old is gold

[@AltTechFan]

My 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie Hemi 5.7 4x4 has 150k miles in it, no tick (I change the oil myself and use full synthetic), been an excellent truck. The only driveline failures have been a rear pinion seal and an oil pressure sender. Given how expensive trucks are now, even if the engine blew apart tomorrow it would be cheaper to put in a replacement. With it being a Laramie, it is loaded with equipment, so I'm not roughing it. I bought it with 69k miles for $12,000 cash. Look at how much value that has delivered and will in the future.

[@BobSnyderSnyderssoapbox]

I have a 1985 F-150 with the 300c.i. straight 6, and a 4spd manual transmission. It will be here after I'm gone as well. It is just 2 wheel drive. It has the full length box. Who wants to spend $80,000 on a truck that is all cab, no bed, and will cost you over $5,000 every time you have to have something fixed? The manufacturers have lost their minds.

[@waynekaminski5438]

The Ford and GM companies are being squeezed by various state (California is the strictest) and Federal EPA regulations on emissions and fuel economy. The first thing that was looked at was vehicle weight. Less weight gained extra mpg. Steel got replaced by plastic. Emissions reduction mandates made engine management digitized, which increased the number of sensors needed and resulted in extra wire harness complexity and forced the switch to high rev, turbo charged, direct injection, 4-cylinder engines that wear out must faster.

[@NickTarterOKC]

I drive a 2001 Ford F-150. It's a 5.4 2 valve and currently has just over 270,000 miles on the odometer. Still has the original engine and transmission and is going strong. I took it on a 1600 mile road trip a few months back and didn't bat an eye. It's my one vehicle that starts every time and it rarely has any issues. When it does, I can generally service it myself. It's pretty easy to work on. They literally don't make them like they used to. The newer 5.0 Coyote engines seem good, but I can't say that I am confident that I'd get 270k relatively trouble free miles out of one of the newer trucks. I absolutely love the 90s Fords with the 5.0 and 5.8 too. Ford used to build a really good, relatively simple truck. Those days appear to be behind us.

[@grego7345]

Love those square body Ford trucks.

[@talpha126]

My 2003 Chevy Avalanche155,000 miles was bought in Aug 2021, during COVID when prices were high. I lucked out paid $4,500, Orginally owner was asking $6,500. Was willing to work things out with me. Found some issues, such as driver side front axle boot torn leaking oil, knock sensor code, needed 4 new shocks, needed 4 new tires. Light surface rust. All issues has been addressed. As well as common issues mentioned in previous Car Wizard videos. Did some work myself and also help from my mechanic. Now 2025 175,000 miles and still ticking, drove it 4 times from NJ to Georgia back and forth with no hiccups. Car Wizard good advises and listened

[@JasonFlorida]

I don't like how every new car has a turbo. I plan on keeping my 2017 Lexus ES350 forever. I bought it with 25k miles and just put all new Toyota/Lexuy brake pads and recently purchased new Michelin tires. No turbo 4-cylinder for me! Ill stick with the 3.5 V6!

[@davidboyd7494]

I bought an ES350 as I think it is the last natural V6 to be had.

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I have a 94 F-150 4X4 regular cab, short bed with the 5.8 auto. I bought it 5 years ago with 389k miles. The engine does not look like it's ever been rebuilt. I paid $800 for it. It was in fair shape with scratches and minor dents and it needed some long overdue maintenance. My first thought was to flip it but once I saw how well it ran, I decided to keep it. It now has 406k and still runs strong!

[@wesinbama]

I’m surprised that truck doesn’t have the usual OBS Ford rust on the rear wheel wells, especially since this truck has lived in Kansas its whole life.

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

That's a GOOD truck! And looks amazing! Love it!

[@nelsonserrate9281]

Funny you mentioned John Deere. We have a small farm “by American standards”. We own a 1961 Deere 2010 that was bought new by my wife’s grandfather. We recently turned in our leased 2021 Deere for the same issues you mentioned a local farmer was having. The old girl just keeps going and going.

[@Matthewwardlow]

I have a 1996 F250 Xlt 460 with 30k miles. Great trucks!

[@tommoon2700]

I had a 96 f250 sinlge cab, 4x4 w a 5 speed manual. Paid 1700 for the truck, it was rough, but ran and drove great, even the ac heat and radio worked great. I was so thankful for this truck. I just moved out on my own and the vehicle i had before this truck blew up. I was without a vehicle for almost 8 months. That truck helped me make a lot of money doing side work. Should have never sold it

[@King_Punt]

Ive got the same one with the immortal 4.9. just a simple oil change and tires all it needs. These truck run forever

[@milogan5]

When I got my license at 18 I was gifted a 1986 F150 that had been in the family for all it's life. I loved that truck and I would still have her if the body did not rust off from the frame. Mine was automatic and had the inline 6 cylinder was pretty stout. I have one other ford since then but it was a ranger and let's just say I made a mistake with that one. I now have a Jeep Patriot so we'll see how it holds up.

[@LazBOG593]

I can't believe this 97 has the same vent window lock as when I was a kid in the 60's. Cool

[@LeighJohnson94]

I bought a 1996 F250, Ext Cab Long Box, 4x4, Auto, 7.3 Powerstroke 2 years ago, and the only thing I’ve replaced on it is the Cam Position Sensor… Still starts up at -20°c like it’s nothing. Love that truck so much that I bought a 1994.5 single cab, long box, 4x4, 5 spd, 7.3 Powerstroke and currently rebuilding it and adding some Banks power goodies under the hood.

[@billbob4856]

This truck is fantastic! To the owner, please, please, replace the headlight lenses with OEM style + clear-coat with proper paint before installing. It takes the look of the truck up that one extra level. Shoot, I even do the taillight lenses too even though they don’t yellow as much

[@1968CudaGuy]

Had a 1996 Ford F250 4x4 years ago and wish I still had it. 7.3L turtle motor that pulled and pulled and pulled forever..

[@Tina-ds3pp]

I have had 5 of these same trucks and hands down all have been super reliable and real good trucks all around! As soon as I bought anything 2010 and up i was seriously disappointed

[@WalterGalindo]

That truck will outlive their owner, late enough to have the good electronics and amenities, old enough to still be mechanical where it counts

[@garyalford9394]

I had alot of old trucks I wish I had kept, but old trucks used to be cheap and not worth putting money into ! not anymore since that idiot OBiden took over! Wont touch any of these new trucks I can't afford anyway with a 10 ft. pole. I am a pretty good old world mechanic but this new stuff sucks ! and what has it really accomplished !! a tail light for some new trucks are over $2000.00 ! Just give me the old light bulbs.for $1.50 !

[@COBRO98]

@@garyalford9394 Try $4000-5000 on those tail lights. The back up cameras and sensors, which are now lawfully mandated for no reason, are tied into the lights through a module all in one assembly. The Ford ones made in the last 5-7 years are well known to leak water into the tail lights, I've personally replaced them for customers and it's over $10,000.. all because they weren't sealed properly. Pretty much every make and model made past 2010 is junk. You can thank the EPA.

[@snoopergnar3719]

We have a 2001 F350 4 x 4. It spent the first 120 thousand miles of its life pulling cow trailers and working cow pastures. Since then it’s been retired to pretty much a weekend driver. At 178,000 miles she’s still in great shape and runs really well. On the occasion we do have problems, my mechanic is finding it hard to get parts for the truck. We will no doubt have it forever and she’ll probably be around when my kids are old enough to drive.

[@stevengreco1939]

Another great video!

[@HaroldCombs]

Learned to drive in a 1991 F250 5.8L 4x4 with the E4OD. Had something like 85-series load range E tires. It had the inertia of your average Battleship. Can’t say I loved it, but it was one of those “if you can drive this you can drive anything” vehicles

[@Bbbuddy]

I recall “60 Minutes” doing a TV trial lawyer hit job on those early in-cab fuel tanks.

[@davidmckibbin4440]

i bought a new 1993 F150 super cab long bed 4.9 5 speed. it was used as a work truck and it towed our boat from los angeles to lake havasu for years. when i traded it in on a new F150 in 2004 the truck had 444500 miles on it. what a great truck.

[@ShaneJMcNair]

I ordered a 1999 F-250 Super Duty 7.3L Powerstroke Lariat Special Edition 6-Speed with an F-350 towing suspension and 3.73:1 positive traction. They didn't offer the King Ranch in 1999, so I ordered the top of the line Special Edition. So far, it's been a GREAT truck. Replace a 1991 7.3L F-250, 5-speed. The 7.3L was the last of the GREAT non-EGR diesel trucks. The 5-speed shifted smoother than the 6-speed, which is more of a sports car feel. Great review and super nice truck.

[@oswaldjh]

Just thinking of all the old trucks I've owned/driven and never thought a time would come when I couldn't trust new production. Yet here we are.

[@Aldant432]

Just bought a 2000 Ford F150 4.6 (2 valve), did the timing chain and oil pump upgrade and now running great, started 1st time this morning at -35 here in Alberta, Canada. Thinking the "old way' is best for not only trucks.

[@hotshtsr20]

Had an 86 F-250, 460ci and C6. 290k miles on the original nearly everything. They’re tough trucks, but… The holes in the frame where the steering box connected ripped out twice. The whole dash visibly bounced on every bump because leaf springs front/rear weren’t exactly compliant.

[@garyalford9394]

Alot of people could help save there vehicles if they weren't so lazy, when it gets above freezing and get out and wash there cars underneath and on top! never ever park them in a warm garage till they are washed.

[@getlosttoday4045]

It has a working hood light!🤘

[@NateLeePhillips]

In 2016 I bought a 1996 F250 with a 460 and a 4-speed Automatic. I have replaced the radiator, the starter, the front rotors, and put a remanufactured transmission in it when the old one blew up. Why? Because it works. It's simple. I will be putting a new suspension in it sometime this year. But I've never had a major engine issue other than the overheating that prompted the new radiator. I will hold onto this truck as long as I can because it's just that good.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I have respect for the owner of this truck, he takes care of his beautiful truck

[@alpine1600s]

A 505 and a Fuego in the house? French January for the Wizard! Fun fact: the Renault Fuego was the first car to feature a Plip Remote for door locks.

[@supernotnatural]

I had 99 Mitsubishi Carisma. The climate control was amazing. There was one button. "Auto", it automatically setted the temperature, a little higher or lower depending on temp outside. 1 button click was amazing.

[@rogeryoung2049]

Your comment on the truck is why I am rebuilding a 1992 Ford F250 extended cab with a 7.3 Liter Diesel. A lot cheaper and a better than the new units. Yes it is a lot of work but you know what you have. I changed the transmission to a ZF standard as the automatics are way to expensive

[@daleford62]

Owned the 97 extended cab 7.3 turbo diesel. Rust never sleeps. Now a 14gen no rust aluminum. Not plastic.

[@scooterdogg7580]

At one time if you had a frame you could build a whole truck from the LMC catalogue , beautiful truck

[@saywhatnow57]

1997 I was 16 and had a summer job on a three man crew traveling the Southeast in a brand new 2 Door F250. One thing I remember is that it had really bright headlights at the time. Everyone flashed us to turn off our high beams. I don't know if it was just the bulbs in our or what. But it was annoying. Also, today you would never think of putting three grown men on a single bench seat for that many hours. We'd have 3-4hr long trips in that truck some days. But I do remember it being fun to drive.

[@williambaldwin9346]

My car is a 2014 Toyota Camry LE. JUST hit 100,500 miles on it today. In great condition. I plan on having in the spring the water pump, thermostat, tensioner pully, etc replaced and both drive belts replaced just for good maintenance. Then replace all the struts, and maybe the ball joints, etc. I see no reason to buy a new vehicle for planing on another 10 years at least. I bought the car also for $9,000, and got the A/C serviced. The compressor and two electrical parts behind the dash were in need o being replaced. New rotors and pads all round, new tires a few months ago, the transmission fluid and filter service at the dealership done at 80,000 miles also. People really think my car is much newer than it is as in good condition it is in.

[@katherinecade7191]

I have a 1993 f150 she's getting to 190,000 soon. was abused before I got her, but she starts every time. only have had some suspension work and regular maintenance done. she looks rough but gets the job done.

[@slyguyaction]

I wish we had this fella near me in So. Cal. Much respect man.

[@jeffbranch8072]

Very nice truck! I have a soft spot for these, these are the last trucks I would buy - I'd love to get a 4.9L inline 6 with dual tanks, probably a short box F150. This generation of F-Series was my second job in my youth as an automotive electrical engineer in the early 1990's. I worked for the supplier that made all the wiring harnesses and I designed the underhood wiring. Back then F150 through Super Duty (F450 on paper) and the Bronco were all one platform built in 5 plants - Michigan Truck (Wayne, MI), Ontario Truck (Oakville, ON), Kentucky Truck (Louisville, KY), Norfolk (VA), and Kansas City (MO) - and total planned volume was 750,000 untis/year. Now it's split into 3 platforms at 3 plants and nothing on Earth has volumes like that any more. Broncos only came from Michigan (where the current Bronco is made), diesels only came from Kentucky and Ontario, etc. F150 now comes from Dearborn Truck (replaced the old Rouge) and still from Kansas City. Kentucky Truck now makes Super Duty and Expedition/Navigator, Michigan Truck makes Ranger/Bronco. Ontario Truck and Norfolk are long gone.

[@jeffbranch8072]

Oh, and nice MGB Roadster! I have a '70 MGB GT.

[@MrKl1978]

I have a 1994 Toyota pick up with a little 22RE 4 banger with a 5 spd. hadit for 22+ years. Still in perfect shape.

[@jcmusco]

My 1990 chevy pick up was 11,500 dollars to toe my cart trailer. 150,000 miles in 15 years. Great truck. 87 fiero, 99 ls400 and a 96 kawasaki Vulcan 800b. I was a Tams clerk in the army, maintaining your vehicle will have it last longer. Nice video.

[@DoctorHemi]

I'm not even a Ford guy, but I love that generation of F-150s, and that one is awesome! Love the 4-spd manual with the 5.8L. 🥰

[@thebonefish]

Stil around because it hasn't been used up yet. Nice truck!

[@J.B-is8fb]

Yep my mom just bought a used Ford Fusion the other day. One owner, 91,000 miles on it and every single record of it being maintained at the same dealership that sold it. Only reason the guy quit driving is cause he was 91 and no longer able to drive. So sold it back to the dealership. The car is a 2013 and it sat on the lot for maybe 3 days. Also by dealership maintained it had records for everything, every oil change, ect.

[@ianschriefer1042]

My father bought the first year of that body style new in a 350 camper special, he had it for over 40 years until his passing.

[@JohnYonker-k7e]

I’ve had 2 f150’s. I’ve had a 1993 302 5 speed short bed & I’ve had a 96 f150 351 auto & both trucks were excellent. Last thing I knew both were still on the road running with the people that I sold them to. It’s been a few years since I’ve owned them. Would love to get one with the 4.9 inline six. Great engines.

[@Jamesgryffindor99]

I have this exact pickup except mine's a 1993 with an extended cab and automatic. The 5.8 engine in mine is in great shape. I picked mine up on Craigslist for cheaper due to having a dent in the rear with 104k miles on it. It was a ranch truck through, so I've had to dump a few grand into catching up on maintenance / getting leaks fixed correctly but I could go out and buy 5 more of these with how much money I've saved compared to a new one.

[@11ccook]

Most savage opening line to date from the Ole’ Wizard 🙌 🙌

[@wessreiley8275]

I have the same color 250HD but with extended cab and 4 wheel drive. 190k miles on it and still runs great.

[@JohnMcCullough-wr9hj]

Last year sold my 1993 F250 diesel (IDI). Loved the vehicle but was too long to put in garage and really did not use. Wonderful and sold on BAT.

[@RC_928]

I remember hearing this back in the 90’s. How New trucks at the time were junk because of EFI and electronics and were sissified as compared to 50’s and 60’s trucks that didn’t need automatic transmission or AC/Heater.

[@kimjameson7979]

Last year, I sold my '99 F-250 Trident V-10 crew cab to a fellow and he loves it.

[@rigell2764]

Beautiful truck. I sure miss trucks from the '80s and '90s.

[@burnerloco4138]

I should’ve kept my 75’ f-250 explorer camper special . My first vehicle…bought used with 44,000 miles in 77’Had a 460 with automatic transmission. Gas prices back then was too high for me to drive traded it for a Ford Courier, drove that to hell and back till it spit a rod out the side of the block

[@LowMS3]

I bought a 700 dollar 91 accord a few months back. Had a blown head gasket (blown inbetween every cylinder it was bad), rings stuck to the pistons, but the interior was MINT so we saved it. Re ringed the F22, sent the head off, bolted everything back together and she runs like a top!!! You couldn't do that with a 6.2gm or a 5.0 from ford.

[@chrisherman7531]

Lol... great truck but has that typical Ford power steering pump noise. They sounded like that brand new when I was working at the Ford dealer in Niagara Falls back then. ..

[@Mikeysixkiller]

I'm with you. New stuff is a nightmare for us shadetree guys especially. Yeah old trucks are over priced but I can buy one, fix it up, partial restoration, and still be a third of new truck cost. That's why I have a 92 toyota and 89 ford. Nothing newer.

[@ExUSSailor]

I had an '85 F150 with a 300ci straight six, and, a 3 speed manual. It was slower than molasses in January, but, as the guy I bought it from told me, "'Nuff torque to pull the balls off an elephant."

[@stanleyniemeier6972]

I’m the proud owner of a 97 F250 7.3L Power Stroke 140K pristine mi. Has towed 5th whl, Gooseneck and Receiver hitch trailers its entire life. Took it on a 1,200 mi road trip last summer to let it run out and stretch its legs. Got 20 MPG at 70 MPH and a lot of head turns and 👍. Not 600 hp and 1000 ft of torque but only cost pennies per mile to get the job done ‼️

[@darylrigney6872]

I have a 1995 F-250 XLT 4WD regular cab truck with the 5.8 gas engine. It's a time capsule in very good close to mint condition. Built back in the days when trucks were trucks not now as the trucks today are much too fancy. Wish Ford and the other manufacturers would build more affordable trucks like this.

[@fboomerang]

I had the Ford Expedition of the same year. Needed only coils plugs and an alternator in the 100k miles I owned it. Sold it to my handyman, still around and looking good at 300k miles.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

That's a very beautiful truck with style, I wish I had one like that. The 5.8 was a workhorse engine, but don't plan on high mpgs and that's the only downside of trucks, no matter what one you have

[@JohnWhiteII]

I thought 96 was the last year of this body style and engines? In 97 a new body and new engines were introduced.

[@VASailpwr]

97 was a carry over for the heavy duty trucks

[@EuphoniumDirector]

Yeah the just changed the F150 and came out with the Expedition that had the same F150 styling.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Betsey LuLu checking in again... I now have 146,000+ miles on the clock 😊😊😊😊!!!

[@phil4986]

I just did a job for a guy that had a primo Ford 250 1995-97 model with a big diesel in it. That truck was NICE. I could see the pride he had in it. He had done a lot of work to get it back to great stock condition much like the long term truck the Wizard has here. If you own one of these hold on to it tightly and get a security system of some kind into it. These will become valuable theft targets. John Deere's bizarre slave master mentality is keeping me from buying any of their products. I've been hearing about this, after purchase corporate extortion, from American farmers for years now. What a crappy way to treat the American people who built their company.