Vehicle Description
Big jobs need big trucks, and it was right about the time that this
1992 Ford F-150 XLT Extended Cab was built that these trucks really
started to take off and dominate the market for Ford. With 5.0L EFI
V8 power, a stylish, fleetside long bed that'll carry anything, and
a gorgeous extended cab interior that's in great condition, this
affordable, low-mileage Ford truck is on the cusp of "modern
classic" status and can be driven and enjoyed across the country
with nary a worry.
The big, squared-off style of the '80s F-series started rounding
out with the launch of these 9th generation trucks ('92-'97), and
the updated look works particularly well with a 'Tu-Tone' paint
scheme. The newly designed F-Series architecture adapted elements
from the Explorer, E-Series, and even the Ranger and featured a
lower hoodline along with rounded front fenders, bumpers, and a
curvy grille/headlight set-up. Crisply rendered and very butch,
this rig looks like it could pull an ocean liner out of the water,
or pull up to the valet at a Michelin Star restaurant and not be
escorted to the loading dock. That's factory Bimini Blue Metallic
over Silver Metallic paint, and it's been very well-maintained for
being almost 30 years old (yes, 30!). Sure, it's a driver-quality
rig that's not a perfect specimen by any means, but I'm not sure
I've seen many better-looking trucks with three decades and just
over 100K miles logged. And we love the colors, not only do they
work perfectly together, but they're almost a little disarming on
such a large truck. The big chrome grille and clear lights up
front, oversized mirrors, heavy-duty bumpers, and that tall stance
all add to the rugged feel, although you'll ultimately discover
that this pickup is pretty darned civilized. The bed has been very
lightly used and never abused by the looks of things, and that's
partly because the spray-in bedliner back there has likely been in
place since it was new. It has lived its entire life in Texas with
just two owners since new, both of whom took great care of the
truck and because it lived down south and doesn't have a lot of
miles for a truck like this (relatively speaking), there are no
critical structural issues to worry about underneath. Get in, have
some fun, or put it to work!
Gray cloth 'captain chairs' flank a wide central console to make
long-distance cruising a pleasure. The upholstery is in shockingly
good condition and the big cab feels downright spacious, even with
the folding mini-bench in back. Original carpets are still in good
shape, as are the matching door panels (although the driver's side
has some visible wear in the high-traffic areas), and for a hauler
like this, you're going to want options: cold A/C, power windows
and locks, electric mirrors, cruise control, ABS brakes, and a tilt
steering column are among the highlights of this F-150's optional
Preferred Equipment Package. The only non-original piece we could
find is the upgraded Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit in the factory
dash slot that manages a booming stereo inside, but I think we can
all see the reason for the change. Big, bright gauges, including
the optional tachometer, offer a comprehensive view of the engine's
condition and with 108,362 believed original miles, you guys
familiar with these trucks understand that this one is just getting
started. A giant sliding rear window is a nice feature, giving the
cab a fish bowl feel that's tempered down with tinted glass, and we
have to say that climbing in this truck feels like coming home; who
didn't have an F-Series back in the '90s?
Ford's venerable 5.0L cubic inch V8 was built EXACTLY with trucks
like this in mind. With modern EFI on top, it's a torque factory
and shrugs off the biggest loads you can put behind it. The big
low-RPM engine isn't stressed, so it will run practically forever
and despite a number of modifications available for these trucks,
this one remains bone stock, from the twin intake snorkels to the
original catalytic converter on the factory exhaust. It's tidy but
not overly detailed under the hood, but just being pretty isn't
this truck's only job, it can put the work in too. Ford's tough
electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission offers good
gearing to make the most of the small block's torque curve and a
tall overdrive that turns highway hauls into relaxing road trips.
Southern living is most visible underneath, where it's extremely
clean and well-preserved, from the Twin-I-Beam front suspension to
the gigantic rear end, which has factory 3.55 gears inside. Power
steering and power front disc brakes help with the truck's road
manners, and the soundtrack has been improved with the addition of
a chambered Flowmaster muffler and a 'dump' pipe that exits before
the rear axle (the stock catalytic convertor is still in place as
well). It's stanced high up in the air on newer Rough Country
shocks out back, and the big body sits on black 20-inch GRID alloy
wheels wrapped in beefy 37x13.5x20 mud-terrain truck radials to
finish off the rugged look.
If you've priced this generation F-series trucks lately, you know
these pickups are really gaining steam. Still ready to work, still
handsome, and still comfortable, it represents a great deal of
practicality for not a lot of cash. Call today!
