Hello from Northern IA

[roadwarrior9840]

Hey everyone! I just recently got a 1989 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat from my grandpa (I am also 16 and this is my first vehicle) and it needs some work. I was searching google for parts when i stumbled across this site. Hopefully this will be a helpful resource if I get into hot water haha.

 

[Fellro]

Hello from a bit to the south and east. I'm over closer to Iowa City.

 

[roadwarrior9840]

Nice to meet another fellow Iowan who isn't obsessed with Chevy. 80 percent of the people in my area are Chevy lovers and it makes me sick

 

[Fellro]

Lots of Fords around this area, some vintage, some not. Wide range of years and conditions...

 

[blacksnapon]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Austin]

Welcome to the site! I've had a couple of rigs from that generation, so I might have some parts/knowledge if needed.

 

[Beach66Bum]

Welcome to FTF!

 

[roadwarrior9840]

Thanks all and thank you Austin ill let you know if I need parts. From what I've figured out so far, I just need a new alternator, fuel pressure regulator, and a good old fashioned tune-up. But I haven't figured out all the problems yet.

 

[Fellro]

Watch the plug connections on the alternator, they can make a good alternator seem bad. Some of the Ford alternators of that age have a plug that goes into the side of the alternator, which is a known connection problem location.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Welcome to FTF

 

[slmann]

Welcome to the site.

 

[smokey]

Welcome to FTF

 

[polarbear]

Welcome to FTF!