Last week, my Dad bought a used 1991 F150 Custom with the 4.9L
6-cylinder/AOD to haul stuff in from time to time. It has 99k miles on the odometer, has a pretty good body ( a few small rust spots/dents on the tailgate), but makes an annoying "whine" when starting out from a stop. The sound is similar to the sound that old British sports cars from the 50's/60's made under the same circumstances. There is also some extra play in the steering, but doesn't feel "loose" all of the time. The transmission shifts smoothly with no loud clunks. Is it the nature of this engine to "whine"? He only paid 1000 for it and it was obviously used as a work truck prior to the previous owner buying it (leftover signs of a CB/mobile radio setup), but this sound has me concerned. Any ideas out there? All help is greatly appreciated as I am very unfamiliar with the F150's.Rob