1979 FORD F-150

302ci V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,347 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,469/yr · 120¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

558 jobs across 18 categories

body (35)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (70)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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Units

159 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (49)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (15)

transmission (3)

No fluid specs for this vehicle.

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 24F

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

550 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

70 Ah

Amp Hours

115 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions10.94" × 6.88" × 8.94"

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Fitment notes: Standard top post configuration for 1979 F-150 with 302ci V8

33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

No waveform references for this vehicle.

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Performance

Horsepower

139hp

Torque

250lb-ft

Top speed

95mph

Capability & size

Towing capacity

6,500lb

Payload

2,100lb

Curb weight

4,200lb

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1979 Ford F-150 302ci V8 and can vary by trim.

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