Ford Failures & Fixes - Preventative Maintenance
Owning 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.
| ford Failures And Fixes 1997 Ford F350
Beginning last year, we started tackling some preventative maintenance items and also experienced some unexpected failures on our '97 Ford F-350 Power Stroke. After replacing an idler pulley, belt tensioner, vacuum pump, and serpentine belt, we followed suit with a brake job and concluded with an alternator upgrade. Stay tuned, though, as we'll be showcasing some leaf spring carnage caused by rust, performing rust treatment on the truck's underbody, replacing our factory water pump, and installing a coolant filtration system in the coming months.
