1994 Ford Lightning
Exterior:
The exterior of the truck shows normal wear consistent with its age and mileage. All wheels exhibits minor scratches. Minor scratches are present around the vehicle but are too small to be easily noticeable in photos. The windshield washer fluid tank is empty, preventing verification of the sprayer operation, and the wiper blades are worn and need replacement. There are no significant dings, dents, rust, or body alignment issues noted. The exterior lights, door mirrors, bumpers, side moldings, and chrome elements are all in good condition. The glass and body seals are intact, contributing to the truck's overall well-maintained appearance.
Interior:
Inside, the black cloth interior shows signs of careful use with no major issues. The steering wheel, horn, and cruise control are functional. The seats, seat belts, inner door panels, power locks, and window switches are all in good condition. The dash, sun visors, dash lights, and gauges work properly, ensuring the driver's comfort and convenience. The air conditioning, heater, and rear defroster perform well. The carpet and floor mats are clean, with no unusual odors or signs of cigarette use. The headliner and interior trim are intact, adding to the truck's clean interior presentation.
Mechanical:
Mechanically, the Ford Lightning is in good condition but requires some attention. The battery terminals are corroded and need cleaning. The engine exhibits some oil seepage from the underside, which should be cleaned and rechecked to determine the source of the leak. The transmission fluid is satisfactory, though the aftermarket transmission causes a hard shift. There are no leaks in the cooling system, belts, power steering, brake fluid, transfer case, differential, or muffler system. The CV joints, axles, shocks, bushings, ball joints, and tie rods are all in good working order, ensuring a solid mechanical foundation.
Road Test:
During the road test, the truck displayed good engine performance and smooth braking. The transmission, although it shifts hard due to aftermarket modifications, operates effectively. There was a slight steering misalignment noted, which could be attributed to low tire pressure. The truck starts reliably and performs well overall, demonstrating its capability as a powerful and functional vehicle.
Refer to the detail section and photos for additional information.
Year | 1994 |
Make | Ford |
Model | Lightning |
Mileage | 52212 |
Transmission | Automatic |
VIN Number | 1FTDF15R3RLA94190 |
Interior | Cloth |
Interior Color | Black |
Body Color | White |
Engine | 8 Cylinder |
Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Wiper Blades | |
The wipers are worn and should be replaced. | |
Windshield Washer | |
The washer fluid tank is empty. Due to this I am unable to verify sprayer operation. | |
Body Alignment | |
Scratches | |
There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for age and most too small to see in photos. | |
Dings | |
Dents | |
Paint Condition | |
Rust | |
I saw surface rust on some parts in the engine bay. The underside has been undercoated. The undercoating can hide rust. | |
Exterior Lights | |
The driver's headlights have condensation. | |
Door Mirrors | |
Bumpers | |
Side Moldings | |
Frame Damage | |
Glass | |
Body Seals | |
Body Filler? | |
Hood | |
Doors | |
Floors | |
Rockers | |
Quarter Panels | |
Chrome |
Steering Wheel | |
The steering wheel shows some wear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage. | |
Horn | |
Cruise Control | |
Seat Condition | |
There is light wear to the seats. Normal for age. | |
Heated Seats | |
Seat Belts | |
Clock | |
Radio/Navigation | |
Inner Door Panels | |
The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. | |
Power Locks | |
Window Switches | |
Window Function | |
Center Console | |
Dash | |
Sun Visors | |
Dash Lights | |
Dash Gauges | |
Air Conditioning | |
Heater | |
Rear Defroster | |
Carpet | |
Floor Mats | |
Cigarette Use | |
Unusual Odors | |
Cup Holders | |
Headliner | |
Blower Motor | |
Interior Trim | |
The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. | |
Inner Trunk |
Air Filter | |
Battery Condition | |
The battery terminals are corroded. A battery service is recommend so the terminals can be cleaned. | |
Charging System | |
Cooling Fan Condition | |
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly | |
Hoses | |
Radiator | |
Engine Coolant | |
Coolant Leaks | |
Belts | |
Power Steering | |
Engine Oil | |
Engine Fluid Leaks | |
The engine is seeping some oil from the underside. There were no drips at time of inspection. This area should be cleaned off and rechecked to verify source of leak or leaks. | |
Transmission Leaks | |
Brake System | |
Brake Fluid Leaks | |
Differential leaks | |
Muffler System | |
Exhaust shows some surface rust, but at this time has no leaks and sounds good. | |
CV Joints and Axles | |
Shocks and bushings | |
Ball Joints and Tie Rods | |
Modifications |
Road Test | Yes |
Engine Performance | |
Transmission performance | |
Hard shift, aftermarket transmission can cause this. | |
Differential Performance | |
Wheel Bearing Performance | |
Braking Performance | |
Suspension Performance | |
Steering Performance | |
Steering wheel misaligned. Further diagnosis is needed. | |
Engine Starting |
Driver Front | Mastercraft | Mastercraft | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Mastercraft | Mastercraft | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 275/60/r17 | 275/60/r17 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 275/60/r17 | 275/60/r17 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 1 | 1 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 1 | 1 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | Scratches | Scratches | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Scratches | Scratches | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 8/32 | 7/32 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 6/32 | 6/32 | Passenger Rear |
Spare tire | Yes |
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10/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(standard)
8/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(low profile)
5/32 to 7/32
Tires will need replacement soon!
4/32 or less
Tires need replacement!
This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures
Transmission
Engine
Exhaust
HVAC
Suspension & Steering
Electrical System
Cooling System