Vehicle Description
This 1988 Ford F-150 Custom 4x4 really gets it right. It has the
right motor, the right off-road investments, the right work-ready
attitude, the right comforts, and the right prowess. And it's all
being offered right now at the right price.
The long bed gives you more capacity; the lifted 4x4 stance gives
you more go-anywhere ability; and the overall tough truck look
gives you more stature. In fact, you really have the right details,
like wide tow mirrors, a wiring plug for the trailer ball, and full
liner paint in the bed. But while those are great features for work
or play, this one also just likes being a good-looking classic. The
blue paint was updated later in life, and it has a nice metallic
sparkle in the sunshine. There are good body lines, a nice chrome
front bumper, and upgraded 17-inch Pacer wheels. It's just the
right amount of fancy without getting too fancy.
The sea of blue continues inside. Those who still use their trucks
for real work will appreciate the simplicity of the classic cloth
bench seat, unfussy door panels, and an easy-to-clean vinyl floor.
There are nice features like a sliding rear window, upgraded
AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input, and provisions for air conditioning
(it will need servicing to blow cold again.) There are even
long-haul friendly features like cruise control and dual fuel
tanks. The driver's seat is a command position with a grippy
steering wheel on a tilt column, and the full gauges include a
handy tach.
If you're a truck person, you'll be quite happy to see what's under
the hood. Ford's 4.9-liter (300ci) inline-six has one of the robust
reputations in the industry. So while the five-digit odometer has
likely rolled over at least once, it's far less of a concern on a
motor that even diesels look up to. And because this was part of
the final evolution for this powerhouse, this is equipped with
factory fuel injection. So you have a hardy and consistent
powerhouse for this pickup. That gives this long bed truck really
has the right feeling like it wants to get to work. Of course, the
two-speed 4x4 transfer case, Rough Country lifted stance, and deep
treads of the new Mickey Thompson Baja tires are great for
everything from the job site to the campsite. Plus, power steering,
power brakes, front discs, and a three-speed automatic transmission
w/overdrive make it every day useful, too.
Vintage, robust, and still exceptionally capable - this F-150 4x4
knows how to do it all. So don't miss your chance. Call now!
