baldman - what I said is not a big deal when choosing trucks, which I know you know that. but all I can say is that ford has some annoying designs vs a chevy 
but not all features. maybe that oil filter in the bumper was only during the 97 models ? dont know ?
devilduck - yea I hear ya, these newer vehicles make it so difficult to work on'em, even simple things -meaning anything less than over hauling the engine or tranny work. those other chevys I owned I could sit on the fender or grill w/legs inside the engine area & put my arms inside to work on a part. shit I looked at this ford of mine & then gave the new spark plugs & wires to my neighbor & said "bill me" thats kinda pathetic I didnt even want to do something simple (but damn it looked like such a headache also my patience runs thin while working on vehicles ) which on older vehicles I would do your basic repairs.
but not all features. maybe that oil filter in the bumper was only during the 97 models ? dont know ?devilduck - yea I hear ya, these newer vehicles make it so difficult to work on'em, even simple things -meaning anything less than over hauling the engine or tranny work. those other chevys I owned I could sit on the fender or grill w/legs inside the engine area & put my arms inside to work on a part. shit I looked at this ford of mine & then gave the new spark plugs & wires to my neighbor & said "bill me"
thats kinda pathetic I didnt even want to do something simple (but damn it looked like such a headache also my patience runs thin while working on vehicles ) which on older vehicles I would do your basic repairs.
