Ford Failures & Fixes - Preventative Maintenance

We Tackle A Brake Job, Pulley Failures, And An Upgraded AlternatorOwning any aging vehicle comes with a few headaches now and then. From unexpected failures to fixing quirky, minor issues, it can become time-consuming-and steal plenty of cash from your wallet. However, the benefits of owning an aging truck include (but are not limited to): no monthly payment, cheap insurance, and in our case, the everlasting diesel engine under the hood. The trade-off of driving an older truck is that maintenance is key, and you need to keep an eye on all of the vehicle's vital components in order for them to last. This consists of performing routine maintenance, replacing broken or worn parts as needed, and being prepared for the unexpected. The reward is often simple: doing the work yourself and learning along the way. After all, many of us who own older diesels are our truck's warranty, and a lot of the following scenarios have been experienced by most of us.inline_mediumwraptextright1997 Ford F35028217356/tech/ford/1004dp_ford_failures_and_fixes_preventative_mainte nance1004dp_01+ford_failures_and_fixes+1997_ford_f 350.jpgTrue


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...You couldn't be any more correct DB...I am actually working this week to fix a lot of small stuff on a truck I just got...door handle, dash lighting, dome light, wiper blades, mirrors and a ton of other small things that broke or stopped working and nothing was ever done by the previous owner.

I agree that any truck will last forever if taken care of...considering the economy these days, the need for a new truck or keeping up with the Johnson's is a wave of the past...if something small breaks or leaks it should be fixed soon as possible...I've ridden in a buddy's truck and there are quit a bit of small things that don't work but he seems happy and those things aren't important to him I guess.

A very excellent post my friend!

Diesel on!