1994 Ford F150 ???'s

[mtnrgr]

I will be using this f150 to tow my 94 Ranger on a u-haul trailer. Truck has always been maintained when needed, and has only used Ford parts. It has 180,000 miles, and it has a trailer hitch. Don't recall the gear ratio. It's a standard cab, long bed, 2wd, 5.0, auto. Is there anything I should do to this truck to get it ready for the tow possibly 800+ miles in whatever direction I go. All fluids, filters, tune-up, all basic maintenance has been done. Any suggestions will be great as the clock is ticking for my move.

I had 2 rangers a 96 and a 94. Recently sold my 96, and my 94 will stay with me forever.

 

[Curious Hound]

If fluids and filtersrs are good, check condition of serpentine belt and make sure tires are good. Inspect for rust. Maybe run some throttle/injector cleaner through it. Then drive on with the peace of knowing you have a good truck.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Belts/hoses.
U joints.
Tires.
Pulleys (mainly the tensioner/idler)


Just think of all the aggravating 20 dollar parts that could leave you sitting at 2am, and check those

 

[adsm08]

Leave California and return to the US.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Transmission cooler.

 

[mtnrgr]

Tires are 60% tread left. Taking it soon for an alignment, and will have all suspension checked. My alignment guy is also a great mechanic, will have him check those others mentioned.

 

[burnbomber]

1st post here, with a new (to me) 95 300 stick. I had a tire episode and offer this advice. TIRES ARE CRITICAL. Damn lucky it only delaminated; it kept it's air.

Anyway, here's Mister's new shoes.