1995 F150 300 6cyl 5 speed

[deerefan]

We had bought a new 1/2 ton in 89 with the 300 with 5speed put 350,000+miles was are farm truck also had pulled 24ft GN cattle trailer and never any trouble besides was beat to crap from cows and trees but we sold it and it was the guy daily driver for as long kept up with.

I will most likely put 10-15k miles a year on it as it will be splitting time with my 97 F150. I need to park my 97 and fix the cracked dash, replace the gem module and an O2 sensor. I plan to keep both for at least another 5-6 years. I will then take the Tundra my wife drives and get her a new vehicle. I will probably keep either the 97 or 95, depends on which one is in better shape mechanically. I really want something relatively easy to work on and inexpensive to repair. The Chevy/GMC line from 94-98 bring a higher price in the same shape as the Ford trucks I am looking at. I also feel the 300 is the best engine for my needs- durable and easy to work on.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I will most likely put 10-15k miles a year on it as it will be splitting time with my 97 F150. I need to park my 97 and fix the cracked dash, replace the gem module and an O2 sensor. I plan to keep both for at least another 5-6 years. I will then take the Tundra my wife drives and get her a new vehicle. I will probably keep either the 97 or 95, depends on which one is in better shape mechanically. I really want something relatively easy to work on and inexpensive to repair. The Chevy/GMC line from 94-98 bring a higher price in the same shape as the Ford trucks I am looking at. I also feel the 300 is the best engine for my needs- durable and easy to work on.

It is a big 6 had plenty power pull what we needed too,the truck was put threw **** and never missed a lick. Think clutches and starter the basic stuff all ever replaced never went to shop.

 

[displacedPA]

Great truck I had a 95 super cab XL five speed plenty of pulling power. never had a problem minus clutch and one broke motor mount. That motor is a tourqe monster.

 

[QueBota]

The PowerBlock (ex Speed Network) Horsepower guys rebuild a Ford 300 6 cyl. Engine looks well thought out and over engineered.

A Buildup of Ford's Classic Inline Six | Horsepower | PowerBlockTV - Full Episodes

Can't find part 2 of the Horsepower Classic Inline Six Build, looks like they started over on Engine Power.

Part 1 Building an Old Skool Six | Engine Power | PowerBlockTV - Full Episodes

Hopping Up an Old Skool Six Part 2 | Engine Power | PowerBlockTV - Full Episodes

Looks like they never finished the HPTV build, I think they switched over to Engine Power name and started over. Would have liked to have seen them assemble the engine in their own "shop".

Q

 

[deerefan]

One downer that I could not believe I did not notice prior that was a big selling point to me. The truck only has one fuel tank. I like the dual tanks better, more range between fill ups. Not entirely a deal breaker, but still a negative. I think I was blinded by the cleanliness of the truck and looked right past it!

 

[vrmnthntr]

One downer that I could not believe I did not notice prior that was a big selling point to me. The truck only has one fuel tank. I like the dual tanks better, more range between fill ups. Not entirely a deal breaker, but still a negative. I think I was blinded by the cleanliness of the truck and looked right past it!

I know exactly what you mean. Mine had a single tank. 19 gallons I think. I was constantly filling up.

Then I got a new truck with almost double the tank size and it seamed like I was getting 50 mpg between fills. But it hurt the wallet a bit more when I filled up.

 

[ModMech]

We have been looking for a similar truck to replace the '93 f250 diesel with. While FoMoCo made millions of them, for some reason, few are ever listed for sale and I think that is because people love them.

Best F-150 combo ever! We ran over 200 trucks and vans with the 300-6 over the years, does not get much more reliable or easier to work on.

 

[merlynr]

I've heard of a few issues with the fiber timing gear but don't remember particular years.
Some brothers made a dirt track car with a 300 ci(or more) and they beat a lot of 350 V8's. When they would come out of the curve and hit the gas he could pull away from them and the sound was so different.

 

[motownbrowne]

One downer that I could not believe I did not notice prior that was a big selling point to me. The truck only has one fuel tank. I like the dual tanks better, more range between fill ups. Not entirely a deal breaker, but still a negative. I think I was blinded by the cleanliness of the truck and looked right past it!

My preference would be for one tank. I know the extra range is nice, but there's that much more stuff to go wrong with 2 tanks. Only time my truck's ever left me stranded was because that switch failed.

 

[deerefan]

I spent some time at his place yesterday. He called me over to discuss the truck. After a long conversation, he has decided to keep it. He looked at several options, but just could not find something he could buy with what I offered that would match the condition and miles of his current truck. I fully understand his position. These trucks, especially in good condition, are scarce. Back to searching now.

 

[cockeyedMFer]

Quick note about the Mazda 5 speeds in case anyone is interested - they were used in the F150s and F250s with the 5.0 and 4.9 and as others said, its a light duty trans. The problem area with them is that the slave cylinder is inside the bellhousing and isn't the greatest design.
Any stiffness in the clutch pedal or grinding changing gears can often mean the slave is going bad. Also look for fluid dripping from the bellhousing area. Trans must be removed to change the slave.

The Mazda trans is fine but doesn't have a very steep first gear, and reverse isn't geared enough for backing up with a heavy load and requires a lot of clutch-feathering.

Usually the F250s with the Mazda trans didn't have the heavier rear axle with the large floating hubs, so that's a good visual clue. Also, the stronger ZF trans will have an external clutch slave cylinder. Easy to tell the difference - its a much larger trans too.

I had a few F250s of that vintage and the 4.9 was great - I could get up to 18mpg without the tailgate installed. That was great MPG for a truck back then LOL. It was a much better motor for towing than the 5.0.

One other thing - ford trucks of that era were prone to cracking the aluminum support that holds the clutch pedal. If the pedal just doesn't "feel right" this can be the reason.

 

[motownbrowne]

Interesting, i have heard of the light duty f250s with GVWRs under 8600lbs. I suppose that's where you can find the Mazda tranny. There do exist, though, HD f250, 4.9, zf 5speed trucks.

 

[cockeyedMFer]

Interesting, i have heard of the light duty f250s with GVWRs under 8600lbs. I suppose that's where you can find the Mazda tranny. There do exist, though, HD f250, 4.9, zf 5speed trucks.

I always wanted a 4.9/ZF/4x4 f250 although I haven't seen many for sale. I was lucky enough to have a 91 F250 with the 5.8/zf-5/4x4/4.10 package for awhile. Great truck although by the time we got it she was pretty rusty.

 

[merlynr]

The old F250HD(97) with E4OD trans,4X4. Waiting to haul or pull cause it's got a 7.5 and loves gas too much to drive around for no reason.

 

[dusty3030]

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The old F250HD(97) with E4OD trans,4X4. Waiting to haul or pull cause it's got a 7.5 and loves gas too much to drive around for no reason.

Love it, as the old farmer would say "That truck is a ss and iron"

(omit the space after the "a" for translation)

 

[motownbrowne]

I always wanted a 4.9/ZF/4x4 f250 although I haven't seen many for sale. I was lucky enough to have a 91 F250 with the 5.8/zf-5/4x4/4.10 package for awhile. Great truck although by the time we got it she was pretty rusty.

Me too! I don't know if that was ever a factory option, though. I know you could get a 3/4 4x4, 300 with the Borg Warner, but I don't know about the ZF. Right now, I have that truck but in 2wd, rust free, 158k miles. I'm seriously considering putting an f350 front end under it and keeping it for a long, long time.

 

[deerefan]

Me too! I don't know if that was ever a factory option, though. I know you could get a 3/4 4x4, 300 with the Borg Warner, but I don't know about the ZF. Right now, I have that truck but in 2wd, rust free, 158k miles. I'm seriously considering putting an f350 front end under it and keeping it for a long, long time.

I would. I still haven't found one I really like yet except for the one in my previous posts.