hindy Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 91 - Escort Pony, 1.9L, 99,000 - pulled trailer moving around! Awesome first car 96 - Mustang, 4.6L, 15,000 98 - Explorer, 4.0L, 125,000 - wifes/travel truck, still running! 00 - F-150, 5.4, 50,000 - my daily driver, no problems Gotta love fords!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 2000 Ford Ranger - 139K miles. Replaced ball joints at 90K, replaced tailgate latch at 60K, replaced oil pressure sensor at 120K, replaced thermostat at 60K. Otherwise, only scheduled maintenance (brakes, tires, trans flush, coolant flush, oil changes, etc). 2008 Ford Edge - 37K miles. Only issue was likely dealer related. We had the dealer install heated seats (it came with non-heated leather). About 6 months after that, the back panel of the front passenger seat popped off, I noticed that one of the fitttings looked deformed like it wasn't put on right after being taken off. The dealer replaced it with no problems. Otherwise it has been flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Already posted my current Ford above, but figured I'd post my former Fords. 1981 Ford F150 XLT Rcab SB 4.9L 4x4 - Had 300K+ miles when sold in 1994. Only major items replaced were the clutch and driveshaft. Otherwise just your typical alternator, plugs and such items. Was a hand me down from my father when I started driving. 1985 Ford Ranger XLT Rcab LB 2.8L 4x4 - Had 170K+ miles prior to being totalled in 1996. Only major replacements were the ignition and distributor cap during the time I owned it. Purchased in 1994 with roughly 100K miles. 1999 Ford Ranger XLT Scab SB (Flareside) 4x4 - Purchased brand new in 1/99 and sold in 4/02 with roughly 50K miles. No problems during ownership, except adjustment of the driver door strike plate. 1999 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0L AWD - Had roughly 75K miles on it at trade-in. This truck was a POS and there were way too many items replaced to even begin mentioning. Most costly was the Rack & Pinion Steering at roughly $900 installed by my local dealer. 2002 Ford F150 Lariat FX4 Scab 5.4L SB (Flareside) 4x4 - Had 55K miles on it (no problems either) prior to an accident in 8/06 which caused $16.5K of damage. Frame, both fenders, passenger door and everything from the radiator forward was replaced (and painted) when the truck only booked for $17K. Got back in 10/06, was back in shop 5 times in 11/06 due to rebuild issues. So cut my loses and traded for the following Ford (current). 2006 Ford F150 XLT Screw 5.4L SB (5.5') 4x4 - Purchased new on 12/2/06 with 23 miles (including test drive of 10 miles) and now at just over 27K miles. Truck has had a few minor warranty issues (peeling emblem, window switch, speaker, message center bulb, TSB for tranny), but nothing major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 2000 Ford Ranger - 139K miles. Replaced ball joints at 90K, replaced tailgate latch at 60K, replaced oil pressure sensor at 120K, replaced thermostat at 60K. Otherwise, only scheduled maintenance (brakes, tires, trans flush, coolant flush, oil changes, etc).2008 Ford Edge - 37K miles. Only issue was likely dealer related. We had the dealer install heated seats (it came with non-heated leather). About 6 months after that, the back panel of the front passenger seat popped off, I noticed that one of the fitttings looked deformed like it wasn't put on right after being taken off. The dealer replaced it with no problems. Otherwise it has been flawless. My Ranger still doesn't burn or leak any oil. I change it on a 5000 mile interval and I always use the same brand of oil, I keep records of oil level. I changed it yesterday (139.9K) and the oil still looked pretty good after 5K miles were on it. Since it isn't burning oil and the oil isn't getting excessively dirty or worn, my engine should still be in pretty good shape inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainp4 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My 03 6.0 stupidduty is around 147k trouble free miles My bronco is a conglomeration of many broncos and parts, but the new 460 only has a few hundred miles on it, if that :D Mustangs are a restoration in progress, but the shell had well over 100k on it, and the parts mustang had rolled over 2-3 times. As far as dad's trucks/business trucks go.. 99 7.3 is nearing 100k 00 7.3 is right around 150k '01 v10 is ~~60-70k iirc '02 v10 is less than 50k I know that doesn't match the sig exactly, but I haven't updated it in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick986 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 silver 2000 Ford Taurus SEL w/Duratec 24V--135,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang let back Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 1986 ford TEMPO.it had 235K miles when the clutch went out.it was a 2.3 5 speed!!trying to repair it,the shaft broke inside the trans,so i bought a 1999 ford escort zx2 with 135K.it runs fine. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Dad- 2001 F-250 Powerstroke XL- 210,000 Sister- 2001 F-150 XLT- 230,000 Mom- 1999 Escort SE- 240,000 (Odometer quit working for about 20K miles, 220K on the odometer) Me- 1999 Ranger XLT- 198,000 (totalled in November 2008) We've never had an unreliable Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stus1171 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 1994 Mustang V6 - 202,000 miles, on it's second engine, original engine block cracked after the head gaskets went. Trans, rear, and all other major components are original. 2004 Ford Freestar - 72,000 miles. Nothing much to say about it. Haven't had any problems (knock on wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goinbroke2 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hard to say, I bought it with 342,000km's on the odometer but on the window it said TMU. (true milage unknown) It hit 400,000km's then one day I looked and it was at 346,000 or so. WTF? Maybe it was my imagination? Time goes by and I hit 400,000km's and I said "AHA! Now I know for sure it's at 400,000". Well, over the christmas break I was driving to New Brunswick and...hey look, it's at 389,000?!?! So, I'm guessing between 500,00 and 600,000km's (it's at 391,000km's after this Christmas drive fest) Oh the 2006 freestar is 93,000km's. Replaced the coilpack about two months ago, cracked and caused #2 cyl to misfire. Mustang has had 72,000km's showing on it since I turned it into a full time racecar in '94. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Ogre Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Me - 2006 Mustang GT 45K Wife - 2009 Explorer V6 5K Mom - 2006 Fusion V6 87K Dad - 2001 E150 V6 120K 2005 F150 (4.6 V8) 72K Bro-in-Law - 1991 Ford Ranger 3.0 had over 240K miles whe Dad gave it to him 2 years ago. It still runs, but I don't know current mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 2006 Ford Fusion SEL Duratec 3L V6, 6 spd Auto ~ 34,000 miles 1999 Ford Mustang GT Mod 4.6L SOHC V8, 5 spd Manual ~91,000 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingBender Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 1996 Contour SE (2.5 Duratec, 5 speed): 131k miles. On its 4th water pump. Have also replaced alternator, starter, catalyst and a front wheel bearing. Engine seems basically sound, running Mobil 1. Original clutch. 1993 Probe GT, sold at 167k miles, right after replacing the original clutch. It went through a number of rear brake calipers, which would tend to lock when setting the parking brake. Replaced the distributor and thermostat along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT_MAN Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) 1993 Probe GT, sold at 167k miles, right after replacing the original clutch. It went through a number of rear brake calipers, which would tend to lock when setting the parking brake. Replaced the distributor and thermostat along the way. My ex-girlfriend's car did exactly that when I was dating her. I can remember her sitting there doing a burnout with the stupid rear wheels locked up. It was pretty funny looking back on it now. I talked to her a few weeks ago - car has over 200,000 on it now. Great car minus that stupid issue. Edited January 6, 2010 by SVT_MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingBender Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) My ex-girlfriend's car did exactly that when I knew her. We eventually got the rear brakes unstuck. It always happened on the right side for some reason. The sticking caliper was due to a design flaw, but they never fixed the design, so the replacement calipers had the same problem. I had to drive it like that a couple of times, stopping every mile or so to let the one brake cool. The disc would glow red hot! The Mazda V6 on the GT was a great engine. Its only issues: it was prone to leaky valve cover gaskets, so you'd get a whiff of burnt oil smell, and the valve guides would leak oil into the combustion chambers when it was parked, so you'd get some blue smoke out the tail pipe for a mile or so on a cold start. Edited January 6, 2010 by WingBender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneekr Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 My uncle's Ford (he's in Hereford, UK): 2005 Mondeo Ghia hatchback (Mk 3) 2.2L common-rail TDCi 155 PS ~132,000 mi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97 F350 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Mine: 1997 F-350 - Powerstroke - 335,000 miles - right now getting worked on - new sway bar bushings, power steering pump, alternator, oil leak Wife's: 2006 Freestyle - 61,000 miles Toys: 1996 Mustang GT - 215,000 miles -runs but engine needs rebuilding. 1986 Mustang GT - 135,000 miles - waiting on clutch replacement and a/c work 1964 Falcon - a mess - around 61,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordManBrad Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Tonite, my 1993 F150 turned 182,000 miles. Solid 302 5 speed drivetrain, but lots of other parts replaced. A brand new Superduty is sitting in the driveway with 100 miles on it. The '93 will be sold in the spring. Our all time record was a 1988 T Bird, 3.8 V6 AOD which went to 205,000 before it was sold. Amazingly, the car required virtually no repairs over all of the years. What a great car it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Man you guys put on a whole lot more miles than I do. The 2006 Fusion I-4 has 39,000 miles on it. Better get roadtripping! Ah oh wait... have to be at the office Monday through Friday with little room for vacation. Ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Tonite, my 1993 F150 turned 182,000 miles. Solid 302 5 speed drivetrain, but lots of other parts replaced. A brand new Superduty is sitting in the driveway with 100 miles on it. The '93 will be sold in the spring. Our all time record was a 1988 T Bird, 3.8 V6 AOD which went to 205,000 before it was sold. Amazingly, the car required virtually no repairs over all of the years. What a great car it was. My dad had a 1993 T-Bird with the 3.8L and I think it was the AOD. Anyways, he put 212,000 on it before he got rid of it in 2000, it was still extremely dependable the day he traded it in. In fact, not long before he got rid of it I put 350 miles on it in a two day stretch. The only issues that car ever had were with the seat belt hangers that moved when the door was opened/closed. Otherwise, it was an extremely reliable car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Man you guys put on a whole lot more miles than I do. The 2006 Fusion I-4 has 39,000 miles on it. Better get roadtripping! Ah oh wait... have to be at the office Monday through Friday with little room for vacation. Ack. You should see my dad's 2005 Ranger - I think he might have 6-7k miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewq4b Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Current Vehicles 2008 AWD Taurus X Limited 33K Km No problems yet 2004 Excursion 4x4 V10 Limited 110K miles (bought used at 60K miles) Not one single problem yet Other than the fact that it is a magnet for dumb asses to run in to Truck has been hit 4 times since owning going in to body shop again next week. 1992 Grand Marquis 670K miles When Parked in Dec 07 due to excessive structural Under body rust. Only major failure was the tranny at 620K Vehicle has been sold to a buddy who is going to Rebuild the engine and use for transplanting in to a late 60's Galaxie rag top since it is the uncommon 4.6/AOD Equipped car. She will be gone this Saturday 1989 F250 4x4 SC Lariat 7.3 Diesel 180K miles Was my Fathers truck Parked in the garage at the Acreage/Lake lot. 1984 Bombardier Iltis 45K Km (ya I know it is not a Ford) Previously owned 2005 Mazda 6 Wagon (sort of a Ford), 44k miles when sold Rad Fan, Water pump, AC lines, Tranny Valve Body all replaced and rust was starting almost a POS car. 1989 Super Coupe T bird 3.8SC 15k miles sold to oldest son (was a fun ride) 1986 Sable 3.0L sold at 330k Miles struts and bearing plates replaced 5 times tranny was on it's way out when scrapped 1988 Mustang 2.3L 80K miles when youngest son wrote it off. 1986 F150 300 I6 60K miles when written of due to deer strike. 1985 Grand marquis 351W 410K miles when sold No issues at all during life span Car was sold to wifes cousin who put on another 110K before he sold it. 1985 Mekur 2.3L Turbo 110K miles when sold Was a trouble prone vehicle. (electrical) 1983 LTD (Fox chassis Car) 2.3L Factory propane scrapped at 160K in 93 due to rust (still have engine and propane system in Garage) 1980 LTD Wagon 351W 120k Miles when sold. 1979 LTD 2 door 500K miles when traded in on the Mekur 1978 T bird Sport 400CID 40K miles when when tradedd in on the 80 wagon (still miss that car) 1978 F100 300 I6 200K when sold was a freebe from a friend in 1991. Was given/sold to youngest son. The 3 Speed on the tree and no P/S or P/B sure slowed him down lol. 1974 Tbird 460 Cid 80 K miles when sold. First new car 1968 Galaxie XL Rag top 428CID 85K miles when sold bought used in 1993 with 60K 1968 Fairlane 2dr 302cid First vehicle bought used traded in on the 74 T bird with 60K miles. Matthew Edited January 8, 2010 by matthewq4b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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