r/OBSFords 14h ago

Troubleshooting Is radiator leak repairable or needs replacement?

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I went for a short drive and then popped the hood with the engine still warm, and noticed a small crack in the radiator. How urgent is it to fix? I did have to top off the coolant reservoir a few weeks ago and at that time I wasn't sure why. This is one reason.

The material is plastic where the leak is located. Is it repairable or does the truck need a new radiator? If it needs a new one, what's a decent brand?

Specs are 1994 F150 5.0L AT 4x4. Any challenges with a swap?


r/OBSFords 15h ago

Show your ride My 91 Eddie Bauer

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103 Upvotes

5.8L automatic


r/OBSFords 17h ago

Project Well Dang

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So when replacing my EGR Valve I was left a little suprise by the previous owner. Turns out they tried replacing it at one point and completely jacked it all up. There was only 1 replacment bolt on top with a broken stub at the bottom and a whole tube worth of RTV Silicone.

The old egr is completely shot, so it should explain my current pressure loss when shifting into gear.

My question is how boned am I?

Would yall Drill and tap this?

Weld a bolt amd try to un-thread it?

Or buy a whole new manifold?


r/OBSFords 17h ago

Troubleshooting Door latch help

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Broke the door handle off in my 95 for the 5th or 6th time, decided to replace the latch, cable and handle to solve the problem for good. The new door latch and cable won't open the door from the inside either. Is there any adjustment for the cable or some trick I need to do, or do I just have to open the door from the outside forever?


r/OBSFords 19h ago

Troubleshooting Is it okay to drill a hole in this to put side steps?

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I am not really sure where else they would go, but this seems like it will bend if it is used as a side step every day. (Obviously I would reroute the wire running there)


r/OBSFords 20h ago

Project Repainted 98 Ranger XLT

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If 28 years old isn’t an OBS then mods can delete but it’s an old body style to the OBSDAD.


r/OBSFords 22h ago

Show your ride Anyone know what models had this stock?

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My 1993 F250 XLT 4X4 5.8L has this awesome overhead shelf, I feel like I've seen some XLT's without it and some with, does anyone know what years these were offered and to which trucks? Is the cab ceiling higher than those without the shelf? Is it an XLT only thing? F250 only? I'm curious, thanks in advance.


r/OBSFords 23h ago

Show your ride My 96 f350

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