My New toy!!

[macojoe]

Out with the old and in with the new!!

Old

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Now the new!!






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[bigshrimpin]

MJ - is that when all the fluke $$ went? ;D

[macojoe]

That and then some!!!

[Mac_Attack]

Nice ride MJ!!!! What engine?

[chumbucket]

Hey Squeaky. Looks like you cleaned it yesterday.

[macojoe]

5.4 V8 Triton

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Yea when I got home the Bug sheild was here so I cleaned it installed the sheild. She cleans up pretty good!!

I bought the floor matts today, and installed the one rocker sheild on the pass side.

[stripminer]

MJ,

I have the 2000 F150 supercab, off road package with the 5.4 and I LOVE IT. Great truck, I hope you have the luck with yours that I have had with mine.

- Tom

[reelapeelin]

NICE TRUCK, MJ...you're gonna love that motor...I gotta 2001 crew w/ a 5.4...tows like a locamotive....rides like a dream... 8)

[macojoe]

Thanks!! I have not towed with it yet >:( Just have not found the time or if I have it has been a crap day!!

But I hope to soon!!.

[reelapeelin]

MJ...hope you can wade thru the crap soon... ;)there's a lotta boatin'/fishin' needs doin'... ;D

[bigirishk]

What mileage are you guys getting with your 5.4 Triton? I have a chance to get a rediculously cheap 98 Expedition w/5.4L and 56000 on the clock!

K

[macojoe]

I have been getting 14's with it almost all the time and I do mix of city & Highway all the time

Good luck

[reelapeelin]

..Big Irish...mine's a 2001 2wd crew Lariat(5.4)...this blew my mind...without A/C, cruising 70 on Interstate...20 MPG!...with A/C 17MPG...towing V-20(which it does GREAT) 11MPG...a buddy has a 2004, says not getting as good milage as his 2001, but still OK...my previous truck was '95 1500 Chev...good truck, but not near the tow truck this one is ;D...

[macojoe]

Well I have not taken it on a real Highway run yet. I drive around town then its 20 miles Highway to work so its a mix.
But towing the V20 I got the same as you 11mpg

[bigirishk]

Thanks guys, I went ahead and bought it! 98 Expedition Eddie Bauer w/5.4 Triton.

Now I feel like I have a whole group of V-20 experts including a handful of Ford truck guys to ping when trouble rears it's head!

K

[macojoe]

Here is a site that is just for owners!! I have found it to be very helpful! Give it shot!

http://www.f150online.com/forums/index.php

[reelapeelin]

Good move Bigirish... ;)you're gonna luv that truck! Does it have the factory tow package?...hope so, if not, better look into cooler for tranny..."pullin' the pig" down the road is pretty ruff on 'em... :)

[macojoe]

fully loaded!! tow pack and all!! ;D

[bigirishk]

No tow package on it unfortunately, but I only move her 2 miles down the road to the marina and back these days. My buddy has a 2500 for any kind of hauling. This is my first Ford as I've been a GM man my whole life. My Dad has always had Ford trucks, though. The Ford paint is awesome! Man, some of the scratches and nicks I buffed out of the paint- all without any swirl marks!! I'll post a pic for fun.

K

[macojoe]

as you can see from the first page i was a Chevy man for many many years and I am hoping I made the right move to Ford??
I just did not like the things I was seeing in the chevy's when I was looking at them.
They were leaking all over the place!! I don't think I saw one that was not leaking around the CV Joint seal!!
Thats a $125 each side repair. Then I saw pleanty with rear end leaks,.
I just like a leak free truck!! My Blazer in that pic, that I still have has 175,000 miles and there is not one leak any where!

Well i wish us both luck with are new Fords!

[reelapeelin]

2 miles to the marina 8)...you're lucky as a dog with two of 'em to lick!...you don't need a tow vehicle...a good golf cart w/a hitch and you're there :o...

[bigirishk]

Couldn't resist

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[reelapeelin]

Ain't you SPORTY... ;D