I've been offered an early 90's extended cab, 2wd Ford pickup for what I think is an excellent price. It's an F-150, 300 straight six, automatic (not nuts about the last, but whatever.) Current owner is not a car guy. I haven't seen the truck yet, are there any typical "issues" with these trucks that I should be specifically looking for, or just check for general condition/function and if it seems OK, buy it?
I'm just looking for something for a backup vehicle and occasional haulage of lumber and/or bulky car parts. Maybe towing a trailer occasionally but I certainly wouldn't make a practice of it.
Is this combo sufficient to tow a car trailer for short trips? I'm guessing no, but if it could, that would be a bonus.
One last question - were these trucks sold in any markets other than the US? I've got this thing about decent headlights; would like to replace the factory units with e-codes if I could, if I end up purchasing this truck.
Sorry for the probably dumb questions, but the sum total of my experience with trucks is with a) early 70's GM products and b) a brief stint doing ABS development, again with GM products.
thanks,
nate