Sometimes a side view mirror on your Ford F150 truck may be broken or you just want to swap it out for a different style. If this is the case, it is fairly easy to replace the mirror. All you need are some basic tools, mechanical aptitude, and a few hours of free time. Although …
Ford
If your side view mirror has broken or you want a new style, you can easily replace it yourself without bringing your truck to the Ford dealership. This relatively simple process only requires a few basic tools, a little mechanical aptitude, and an hour or two of free time. The key is to use the …
Depending on the model, your vehicle may have several different kinds of gauges. The fuel gauge indicates how much fuel you have left, the odometer displays the mileage, and the tachometer displays the speed of the crankshaft in the engine. You can reset these gauges yourself, but if you need to change all of them …
If your truck is shorting out, or even burning, you may wonder how to hotwire your truck. After all, the owner probably won’t care about getting electrocuted or shorted out, and he’d cancel his insurance, right? While you might be able to find answers by searching Google, these answers don’t sound very reliable. You can …
To find out what your truck’s towing capacity is, check the spec sheet. Check the towing chart and the engine information for your specific model. The engine is the number in the VIN. You will find this on your registration card or the dash on the driver’s side. Listed below are the engine and transmission …
You may have lost your keys, have a dead battery, or any number of other reasons why you might need to unlock a Ford F150 with a keypad. Fortunately, there are several methods for unlocking your vehicle that don’t require professional tools or any special knowledge. Some methods use common household items while others may …
Ford has released several variants of the F-150 truck over the years, but the question arises: Which years are compatible with the vehicle? The following years are considered compatible with the Ford F-150: 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2004. However, if you want to use the same parts on a different model, you have to update …
If you’ve ever wanted to check out the interior of your truck, but the hood is stuck, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll show you how to open the hood from the outside without damaging the interior. To open the hood from the outside, first you need to disconnect the inner …
If you have never used your keyless entry system before, you will have to follow a few steps to set up your Ford vehicle. Firstly, you will need to find the Remote Anti-theft Personality Module. This module is located on the top of the firewall, near the brake pedal. To find it, lie on your …
To get an idea of the weight of your truck, it helps to know its model. Most of the time, truck owners’ manuals have the weight information on them. But if you’re wondering how much your truck weighs, it might be useful to find out the curb weight of your particular model by visiting a …