Top 5 Problems Ford F-150 Truck 1992-1996 9th Generation

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[@MATTDAMONNNN]

I just bought a 95 F-150 XLT super cab with 100k miles. With no rust. For 3grand. It rides nicer than my bmw. I have the 5.8 V8 i absolutely love it.

[@juanantonio7738]

From my 92 I removed all the a/c and heater components including condenser and wiring, removed the rear tank, fuel lines and wiring too, put an electric fan with a switch, a fuel pump with a switch too, set the timing on 10 degrees, and yes,the 302 still working very good 👍🏻

[@ranger1244]

I worked for Ford for a number of years and another big problem I found is the connections going into the fuel pump relay get corroded and break. It's located under the hood on the drivers side. The pigtail is green. I've replaced many of them. So if you have a crank no start condition check the fuel pump relay and direct wiring before messing with the fuel pump.

[@billyboy4797]

They should bring back these trucks and bring back the 300-6. They would sell like hot cake.

[@AllenCobb-lh9md]

That's one of the best trucks ford ever made. I had two of them. still have one of them

[@panaphonicssorny3446]

My 92' f150 5.0 is at 440k, was my grandmothers truck who raised me. The fuel tank selector switch pigtail can become corroded as well, small files and bending the wire terminals end for a more snug fit fixed my 2 dead fuel pumps after buying replacements and a new selector switch.

[@damon7845]

Perfect timing on this. Planning on getting ready to try fixing up my grandpa's old f150.

[@KadersYamaha]

93 f150 5.0 xlt with no rust and 96k miles. Honestly in love with my baby and I got it for $3,700 from a family friend. If you’re considering this truck, consider no more and buy that truck. You’ll love it🤘🏼

[@Happyredneck]

This is the best video ever made when it comes to quick ,and easy to follow, most common issues for this generation F150. I have a 1996 4.3 L manual transmission F150 it was my father’s truck ( he passed away last year )and you guys nailed it out of the park with this video. Props to my man that did the walk-through and presentation. I hope you are featured in more vids !Every Ford F150 owner of this generation truck should be forced to watch this video. You guys would save so many people a lot of heartache. Great job guys!

[@squangan]

We used to have dozens of these style trucks in our work fleets at the time. I don’t know if it could be classed as a mechanical issue but they all had noisy, whiny power steering pumps.

[@triplez6691]

Better than the garbage we get today.

[@dannytattooflash]

1993 XL F-150 still drive it every other day. Been from NJ to South Dakota and back 4 times towing a Harley. NJ to Daytona 3 times in the last 4 years. Incredibly dependable. 4.9 - 5 speed manual. 💪

[@Rm-se2ns]

I have a '96 F150 I bought in '97. 275k miles. All the issues he spoke about are true. The oil pan gasket is a nightmare. He didn't tell you about the process to replace the gasket. Also, who ever owns that truck doesn't deserve it. So much rust! They are not hard or expensive to maintain.

[@NM-eb5ej]

I've fixed all of these on my 93, truck was given to me 22 years ago and they told me it will need a transmission one of these days, we'll last year that day came, ordered a Transmissions from BestBuy Transmissions, their warranty is what sold me 5 year , 100000 mile warranty. Oh you for got the rusted fuel lines on your list.

[@quinnjordan7536]

I daily drive a 1994 ford f150 xl inline 6

[@robbobsjobs8456]

Love my 1995 Flareside F150. I've bought a few things from y'all. I'll need a few more for sure. Currently on my to-do list, find the vacuum leak, rear main seal, timing chain, replace ac unit, shock's, power steering. I've redone the interior on my channel.

[@patalexander1965]

Have 1994 XLT. Daily driver. Best truck ever; runs and very dependable. Has normal repairs like all vehicles. It looks and drives like new. Be keeping in mind the problems and fixes you have worked on!

[@lanethomas2037]

I have a 93 F-350 with a 460/E40D 168k miles. Just re-sealed the engine she runs like a champ. The year I bought it I did the following: oil change w filter, transmission fluid and filter, t-case fluid, front axle fluid and gasket, rear axle fluid and gasket, right wheel bearing and U-joint, carrier bearing, and now the re-seal. I need to give it a new paint job and some upgrades.

[@sandspar]

From my '95 4.9l manual I learned the oil pan will not clear the pump due to frame member. Wait until you find out that you cannot raise the motor without removing the AC plenum. I went to a Ford dealership and paid them $500 to change oil pan and valve cover gaskets, but that was over 10 years ago. Today I'd just drop the pan as far as it will go and cut the new gasket once. Permatex.

[@zugdawg]

I just bought a 93 F150 XLT, 5.8, for $100. 105k miles, been sitting 8-10 years. No rust seen on body. Cylinders soaking in Marvel’s Mystery Oil…fingers crossed.

[@LyallShafer]

I believe that 300 inline 6 came out in the 50s and Ford continued making this motor to this day over 30 years it's still the best motor ever.

[@jeffstone2754]

This video nailed every single problem that I’m having. Definitely getting all the repair parts from you guys for this. Thanks!

[@ninjaxjets7821]

Wish this guy was on all the videos. Good teacher

[@1AAuto]

+@ninjaxjets7821 Thanks for the feedback!

[@Sis-p8o]

Just bought a 92 460 and it has an extended cab. Had a little car before but now I absolutely love my new big reliable truck..

[@danielreigada1542]

I could add a few more. Wobbly shifter with a manual (needs new shifter bushings). Door handles stop working from the inside. Loose dash board. Fluid leaks galore.

[@michaelbolton2741]

Woof. Some kind of crunchiness going on with that rear frame. Great video. 😉👍🏼

[@ronricker5316]

This model, straight, clean, no rust and low mileage is now highly sought after by collectors. This model, in varying conditions, are coming out of the woodwork.

[@georgejones4071]

On The 4.9 the valve cover gasket will leak on the back side and make you think it was the oil pan or rear seal and is very common on the older ones. And is very hard to tell where it comes from. That's if you can tell at all and if you are unsure go with the valve cover frist. I learned that the hard way. ☺

[@coderexe30]

Thanks for this tip. I came to the comments looking for someone who is experiencing this oil leak issue. Gonna check the valve covers tomorrow

[@baja2693]

I have a 1996 Ford F150, Four, 4 x 4. The drivers door latch wouldn’t open the door from the inside. I used 3-IN-1 Lock Dry Lube and it did the trick! I sprayed it in up all over around the doorhandle inside. It works like a charm now.

[@Papawcanner]

I put Bronco anti sway bars on my F150 . I love the improvement . Used $400 at the junkyard .

[@blmdh20s]

I currently own 3 of these body styles. 92 F-150, 95 F-150, and a 95 F-350. I'm currently having an issue with the F-350. It was running fine whenever I pulled into a parking space, but whenever i started back up to pull out, the 5.8 developed a hard misfire. I did a complete tune-up replacing the plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotor. Nothing changed. I'm stumped. The motor only has 92K on it.

[@1AAuto]

+@blmdh20s We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@devaunramsey923]

Getting “this old house” nostalgia from this guy

[@jamessudbury6943]

I’m looking to buy a 95 f150 with 179K miles… anything to automatically change? Or to look at before buying? Anything besides the things listed? Thanks guys

[@garypatton9720]

I have 570,000 on my 1996 F150. I have of course replaced the EGR valve occasionally but I haven't had any of the other problems ... (?)

[@tn173658]

MUST add Ignition control module!!!

[@-vb-1592]

Just bought a '93, good punch list of stuff to look out for 👍🏻 Thanks!

[@annacoffman2856]

@1AAuto So my problem is I have a 94 f150 and we can't get it to start. It cranks but it just drains the battery. We replaced the coil today and it's still doing the same thing and we've been using starting fluid too. What else could we do to fix this?

[@donedoneit1355]

I have a 1995 F-250 with the 5.8 and I just rolled 361k miles on it (original engine). I've had it since new, 3000 mile oil changes and full service....never an issue. It's so far outlasted the radiator and transmission....not a fan of the factory trans in this F-250 and had a heavy duty rebuild. The transmissions behind these motors from the factory are made more for cars...plan on rebuilding the right way if you have one with a heavy duty rebuild. It's the ticket!

[@jlobaido8000]

Thank you. I have found your info to be most helpful with my old 96 ford f150 4x4

[@ninline2000]

Thanks for the bonus. That's where the noise I heard was coming from.

[@lachrishaclark2503]

I keep an ignition modular on hand at all times 😂 1990 f150 lariat! I love this truck!!!

[@damon7845]

Please tell me your going to do an oil pan swap tutorial next.

[@garypatton9720]

Hmmm....I have 565,000 on my Ford 4.9. Original blend door and original ignition coil.

[@danielreigada1542]

The EGR valve I agree is a problem area. My check engine light was on and I replaced the EGR valve. No more check engine light but now it has the occasional stalling problem. I think that if you put in a cheap aftermarket EGR valve it may not function perfectly.

[@mvtreellc]

If your front tank is overfill does that mean the front fuel pump is not working correctly or the rear fuel pump?

[@jdwht2455]

I only owned 250s and 350s in that period. The problems I had terminal body and frame rot and ABS failures. Everything else was standard automotive maintenance mostly all pre electronics items like all other brands had. EGRs - bypassed or removed them and plugged whatever holes were left since NY didn't do a good state inspection then

[@LocalsOnky-06]

I gotta say. My oil pan leaks, my shackles have been replaced, my coil pack has been replaced. Luckily was not by me, but the last owner. But yes, these are very common problems.

[@adjacentchannel]

Those tiny plastic vacuum lines are brittle and crack easily due to the age of the vehicle. I searched everywhere but no one makes replacements for them..... I have gotten to the point of hating to work on my '95 E150, every connection I take apart seems to break no matter how easy I am with it. Thankfully no rust anywhere, but basic stuff just shows that these parts can't handle the test of time. So tempted to yank the 302 and throw in a carbureted 4.9l inline 6 for simplicity.

[@andyrue2604]

Do you have a video just like this for a 1997 ranger?

[@richardrodriguez4295]

My 1992 f150 5.0 runs great BUT stalls out when I put it in reverse. I cleaned the IAC valve, cleaned the throttle body. Not know much about this truck. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

[@JohnDoe-jk8yy]

My 1994 150,000 miles when I’m sitting still It revs up and down then it would die and now i got crank no start any suggestions please. Thanks

[@BobKontak]

Find an old school spring shop if you can. They are good, fast and reasonable. Example: Stuver Auto Spring Co., Akron. Started in the 50's.

[@mitchalvin]

Interior door handles. I have seen multiple truck of this generation with the interior door handles ripped from the door shell.

[@blutowitz]

Great video for a first time pickup buyer. Thanks! Are these problems specific to 9th gen F-150s or all trucks of that era?

[@johncasor9698]

i have now a 1996 F-150 fleet side 8' bed. 5 speed 4.9L Eddie Bauer... good truck has 219K now got it with 88K 12-29-2003... yep still running good, just replaced the ignition coil /cap/rotor/wires/spark plugs from the Ford Dealership.. i have replaced the radiator 3 times and heater core 2 times. and rear axle seals. starter 2 times ... but other then that is is a good truck so far... i get asked to sell it, but why but $100 K new truck that is junk... Haha... i am good with this one... i am a engine builder fleet manager and i got 2 brand new cylinder heads in storage now... waiting to be installed if needed... no smoke no burning of oil yet... Haha... i bought this truck because of the engine 300 cid inline 6 is by far the best engine ever. ups and fedx use these engines for years and wonder bread/ hostess cake trucks ran these engines for many years... no problems... yep ...... lots of other company too..

[@nonenonnenopenonenomorefor5556]

This video good I love these old trucks got 4 1 like new got first place car show last Sunday

[@fernandocifuentes6548]

Hello, What does the sound it makes at the beginning mean when it activates the ignition switch? I've seen that some do it like mine and others don't?

[@1stockobs]

Hey 1auto I have a 94 4.9 litre f150 and I took out my spark plug on cylinder 6 and got oil on it. I put a new one and same thing happened. when I put it in reverse it bogs out of control and feels like it wants to turn off. any ideas what my park el could be?

[@thomaspaulsgrove8527]

I have a 96. 4.9L. I need a new front tank but it looks like there are several different ones. Is there a way to know which one without pulling the tank ??

[@sweethomeTN731]

You never mentioned it could very well be one side of the selector switch itself.

[@donolbers]

I'll throw a couple in here. An almost imperceptible surging at highway speeds, check the TPS, or throttle position sensor. HVAC system wants to go to defrost (the default position) when going up hills, check all if the vacuum lines, and the actuators. If you want replace your oil pan gasket with the engine in the truck, be sure to get the one-piece version, it's much easier to hold in place, and the little plastic retainers are handy to use on other stuff. Don't run on one tank until it runs out of fuel, I believe that is one way to jam the shuttle valves open on the returns, and if one tank seems to grow fuel after you have used it, that's a good sign that the return to that tank is jammed open. (Think like this, one tank gets great mileage, while the other one doesn't. They both hold the same amount of fuel, so there is one tank returning to the other tank. Make sure your fuel selector valve is operating, you need to know what is going on with BOTH tanks fuel levels)

[@donolbers]

I love these Fords, and have one of each. A Bull, a Brick, and an Aero Nose. I'll try to post more stuff if I can think of it.

[@larrysheppard8433]

I put 270K miles on a 92 with 5.0L straight 6. Truck was a beast that refused to die. Finally sold it have regretted get rid of it ever since. I had 5 f150 and that was the best one I ever owned.

[@hagar2167]

Whats the chances they parted out this here truck? I need a dash.

[@lestersenra5407]

Cool video thank you. My 95 f150 is vibrating a lot, but the word thing it does only sometimes and when I had the muffler off, it stop, I put a new muffler on it, it came back. Any idea what causes that? Btw all wheels and even the drive shaft are balanced. Thanks

[@samthomas9039]

Had a 96 F150 with the 5.0l 5 sp manual tranny. My issue was when shifting. Start out, engage the clutch, shift from 1 to 2. RPMs would not drop on motor. When clutch released I got a little thump because tranny speed and engine speed not matched due to rpm's not dropping

[@melbarbiexo9146]

How many miles is this happening at? I found one at 90k for sale. Is this safe or no

[@josetrujillo9906]

I own a 92 f150 300 6cylinder with check engine. Code comes back as “egr insufficient air flow” I replaced egr, solenoid, and still nothing. Any other things I should check?

[@nonenonnenopenonenomorefor5556]

Got 3 one 1991 f 350 so 4 all together 👍😁

[@angelrios2130]

Having a problem where my 96 blows cold air but only through the vents on the dash. Not from the center or floor and none of the controls for location work. Sounds like this could just be the blend door actuator??

[@aarondesantiago3518]

I have a 94 f150 302 that feels sluggish when steeping on it also sounds like it’s farting in the exhaust. What may be my problem?

[@thesquirrel6141]

Just bought that same truck. Love it. New trucks kinda suck.

[@vashx2295]

I have a 1995 F-150 XL with a 4.9L. My issue: The truck hard starts, but when I get it running and put it in gear and give it gas, it struggles initially. But when I barely put my foot on the pedal, it drives without stalling.

[@kentsnow5529]

I have replaced fuel pump in front tank and fuel filter on my 95 rear tank is not used. But truck still loses power in drive but will idle fine! Would love to have some insight.

[@evilmortymiller9938]

What about a blinking check engine light?

[@brianjones4365]

Just got a deal of a life time 95 f150 300 l6 for 500$and best part runs like a Cadillac

[@rickyrunner7619]

still driving my 93 f150 300 six with over 40000 miles and still going strong

[@1AAuto]

+@rickyrunner7619 Thanks for the feedback!

[@jonathanabad6532]

My 93 f 150 crew cab 302 xlt, is 90% perfect but i needa do the starter

[@kodykernan6917]

Without watching- door handle breaking

[@sherlocbum9782]

Simple easy n. U just dumb it down for us special ad people thanks mister mechanic

[@sclassgaming1650]

My fuel pump has went out twice, shackle broke, vacuum leak, ac doesn’t work, Speedo doesn’t work, steering column replaced, rust everywhere, but it’s all okay because my truck is purple.

[@Soundsofthewood]

I'm going to guess first. 1:IAC. 2:vacuum line to open the blend doors. 3:EGR 4:headlights switch. 5:fuel pump or fuel tank switch. Well I got a few.

[@hollowpoint3188]

Will it affect the other fuel pump?

[@trillmexicanz]

I’m having problems starting mine. All it does is cranks. I have a 1996 f150 5.0 and I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor, ignition coil, solenoid, the whole distributor assemble, the voltage regulator is good. It has spark, the compression test came out to 90, and yet still no start all it does is cranks. The fuel pump kicks in and I already sprayed starting fluid in the intake and it does nothing. Im running out of options here. Pls help. I got the truck from this guy and he said that he drove it and he had troubles starting the truck, eventually it got to the point where it cranked, so he just parked it. Its been sitting for 10 years now. Last time I hauled it out of there and out of curiosity I decided to turn it on and it did, it lasted only for about 5 seconds and then it died, i turned the key a 2nd time and it died again, but ever since it just keeps cranking with no luck.

[@1AAuto]

+trillmexicanz We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@sergioclassic1]

I just bought one 😅1996 really cool truck XL 😢 downside the rust

[@brianpulley8652]

I bought a 96 f150 4wd with the 5.8 in it in 96 and other than normal wear and tear like brakes and tune ups the only thing that gave me any issues was the fuel pump quit and I sold it with 279,000 miles on it and recently I just bought a 94 flare side 4wd 5.0 for $800.00 and it's pretty much got all these issues and more 🤣 good thing I'm a collision tech and mechanic.

[@braxtonthomas6194]

1996 f150 4.9 Key will not turn in ignition. Any suggestions sir?

[@robertmcdavid2795]

I've had to replace ignition modules more than coils

[@datawizard8194]

Whats up with the intake plenum on this F150? It looks very different from the overhanging one that Ive seen, it looks like the Mustang plenum and set up.

[@OldSchoolNoe]

ooof, 2 fuel tanks, Great newer content by 1A Auto!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

😂😂😂...Heck...These was E...Z...problems...Mines got weirder ones...Like "Crank, No Start with fuel pumps keeps priming...I overfilled the sliding driveshaft yoke with too much grease...Took most of it out, now I feel and it sounds like riding on Rumble strips when I slow down...Plus, it leaks water to the PCM at the front of the firewall...Like I said, yours was E...Z...Try mines if you want to fix Challenges...😂😂

[@969thewhip]

The broken shackles are common on Rangers too. I've had to fix them on two of my three rangers.

[@steveharper9964]

Only one of these I've had with my 95 is my front tank quit working. Sometimes it will pump if I haven't used it vin a while. Other problems I've had, distributor pick up ( my fault), rear end needs shimming and trans tail shaft cracked at the rubber support mount.

[@johnas2210]

My front gauge of the fuel selector is not working stays on the E but my rear fuel selector moves to the F. What do you think it is?

[@1AAuto]

+John A We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@mohammedphillips5886]

have 1992 f150 custom has an over heating problem changed the engine same problem

[@PeytonThompson-l3g]

Not here to argue but if you are somewhat mechanically inclined and love ford or the 302 models, the problems listed means it is a tank lol,, blend door actuator??? You still have the “nut cooler” triangle window lol

[@kevinschmidt8518]

😂 mine has 3 of the 6 problems they just identified.

[@nonenonnenopenonenomorefor5556]

1 92 flareside 2 93 f150 reg cab 8 ft bed

[@isaiahcarnahan3204]

have a 1995 f150 automatic 5.0 it drives forward perfectly fine no issues but when i put it into reverse it like shakes the whole car and it wont move into reverse at all i dont know what to do or how to fix it please help

[@will-l2g3t]

Have had 4 of these trucks. Still have a 1992 with the 300" six. 245k miles. Replaced alternator twice, starter once, two tune ups. Original fuel pumps, coil, blend door. I live in the south, so rust is not a problem. Will keep it. Have had 3 chevys since I got the 92 F150. Got rid of them. Electrical problems, fuel pumps.