The Ford F-150 is highly customizable, with several engine options and cab/box configurations. Drivers can also choose from a variety of trims and option packages, and they can choose between a base model or an XLT. The XLT trim adds many features that base models don’t, including power windows. The XLT also has a standard …
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If your side mirror has broken or shattered, here’s how to replace it. First, remove the door panel. To get to the wiring, you’ll have to unplug the door speaker and disconnect the battery. Then, remove the mirror itself, using your other hand to pry it out. Reinstall the side mirror in the reverse order, …
A common tool for unlocking a locked car door is a slim jim. A slim jim is a thin, flat tool that you can insert into the door from the inside. First, peel back the weather stripping on the door and insert the hook end first. Push down on the door frame and then gently …
If you have ever wondered how many miles a Ford F150 5.0 can go, then you’re not alone. The popular truck has been on the market for over 70 years. In fact, iSeeCars claims that 1.9% of F150s have more than 200,000 miles. By comparison, only 0.7% of passenger cars reach that milestone. Toyotas, on …
The new Ford F-150 continues the 36-year tradition of being America’s best-selling full-size pickup, and the 2013 model comes with an impressive lineup of cabins and engine choices. There are also unimaginable trim levels. The turbocharged gasoline engine in the 2013 Ford F-150 gives the truck power like a V8 with exceptional fuel economy. However, …
To change the brake pads on a 2010 Ford F150, you need to know how to remove the wheel cylinders. The wheel cylinders should be lubricated and clean of debris. You can use silicone grease to remove rust from the guide pins. Then, you can use a 13mm socket to unscrew the caliper mounting bracket. …
When are 2022 Ford F150 Coming Out and Where Can You Buy One? There are plenty of questions on the minds of truck lovers and buyers. In this article, we’ll look at some of the possible answers. First of all, what changes will we see in the F-150? The 2022 Ford F-150 will look like …
If you have the rear park aid option installed on your truck, you can find the settings in SYNC 4 on the touchscreen. It is located under the Rear Sensors feature. When the rear sensors are activated, they will detect a trailer. The radio volume will go down when the detection occurs, but will return …
How do I determine which transmission is in my Ford F150? There are a few tell-tale signs. These depend on the type of transmission. Check the Kelley Blue Book article, “Do I Need a New Transmission?” The average lifespan of a new Ford F150 transmission is around 130,000 to two hundred thousand miles. However, your …
There are two methods to replace spark plugs in a 2004 Ford F150. Using a wrench, you can loosen the plug by turning it half a turn or more. Applying a small amount of penetrating oil to the threads will loosen up any carbon that’s built up around the electrode shell. If the plug sticks …