Why don't I have power?
I just replaced the starter and the battery is good but I have no power
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1980 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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1980 saw the redesign of Ford's flagship F-series trucks, with a newly angular profile. The 1980 Ford F-150 once again offered buyers the choice of a Windsor V-8 engine, along with the Cleveland V8 and a 300-cubic-inch straight-6. Aside from that, buyers found little change underneath the square-shouldered new body; the 80 Ford F150 pickup delivered the same rugged reliability as in past years.
The 1980 Ford F150 shipped off the line in several trims (Sport, Ranger, Ranger XLT, Lariat, and Custom), with a range of cab, bed, and tonneau options ideal for farm, ranch, and other workhorse uses. (The supercab extended crewcab was available only in styleside models, but fleetside choices included both 2-door and 4-door cabs.)
Tough enough to go off-road, the 80 Ford F-150 offers plenty of power and muscle to today's tuners and project enthusiasts. Its solid and durable nature, along with its affordable price, adds up to a strong fanbase for the 1980 Ford 150 even today.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1980 Ford F-150
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by Cody R
Oct 26, 2011
man did i ever have blast w/ this truck up to the doors in mud could pull dam near anything and up to the headligts in snow and omg talk about low end grunt for a high mileage engine. boy do i miss herOct 26, 2011
by Daniel C
Nov 07, 2010
I like how much power the engine has. Will pull anything. Mine has the 300 inline 6 engine, 4 speed manual and it is 4X4. My brother has a 79 2 wheel drive with a 302 in it. I the straight six pulls a lot better, but the 302 works better for racing/funing around.
Hate how much rust all order fords have. Almost all the older ford have the bed rusted out. I finaly found a bed that does not have any rust, but one of the tailgate post is bent =P
Performance - Good. Has lots of power, and stops well. Like the trailer brakes. Hnadles better on and off road then any other truck I have ever drove.
Build Quality - Rusty. Good solid truck, but the bed is rusted out. Still has the floor bourds though.
Appearance - I like the shape of the truck, but the stock wheels suck. I have 6.5" off set whites spokes on mine 9But I painted the rims chrome). The stock size tires are also way to small considering how high the truck is off of the ground.
Cost Of ownership - Gas milage is ok. When I first got it it was a PITB, but I got most of the bad parts replaced, and it works good now.
Fun Facter - Great fun truck. Lots of fun to drive on and off road.Nov 07, 2010
by Scott M
Jul 03, 2008
My dad bought this particular truck new in 1980 for around $12,000. Stayed in the family ever since. It's a lot of fun to drive on and off road, servicing it isn't difficult. The only gripes I have are that the transmission doesn't really seem up to the task, and the fuel mileage was terrible, despite the dual fuel tanks.Jul 03, 2008
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by Cody R
Oct 26, 2011
man did i ever have blast w/ this truck up to the doors in mud could pull dam near anything and up to the headligts in snow and omg talk about low end grunt for a high mileage engine. boy do i miss herOct 26, 2011
by Daniel C
Nov 07, 2010
I like how much power the engine has. Will pull anything. Mine has the 300 inline 6 engine, 4 speed manual and it is 4X4. My brother has a 79 2 wheel drive with a 302 in it. I the straight six pulls a lot better, but the 302 works better for racing/funing around.
Hate how much rust all order fords have. Almost all the older ford have the bed rusted out. I finaly found a bed that does not have any rust, but one of the tailgate post is bent =P
Performance - Good. Has lots of power, and stops well. Like the trailer brakes. Hnadles better on and off road then any other truck I have ever drove.
Build Quality - Rusty. Good solid truck, but the bed is rusted out. Still has the floor bourds though.
Appearance - I like the shape of the truck, but the stock wheels suck. I have 6.5" off set whites spokes on mine 9But I painted the rims chrome). The stock size tires are also way to small considering how high the truck is off of the ground.
Cost Of ownership - Gas milage is ok. When I first got it it was a PITB, but I got most of the bad parts replaced, and it works good now.
Fun Facter - Great fun truck. Lots of fun to drive on and off road.Nov 07, 2010
by Scott M
Jul 03, 2008
My dad bought this particular truck new in 1980 for around $12,000. Stayed in the family ever since. It's a lot of fun to drive on and off road, servicing it isn't difficult. The only gripes I have are that the transmission doesn't really seem up to the task, and the fuel mileage was terrible, despite the dual fuel tanks.Jul 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 18, 2008
keep up on the maintenance and it will run foreverJun 18, 2008
by Timothy F
May 12, 2008
I've only had a couple days, full review to follow.May 12, 2008
by Anonymous
May 12, 2008
i love this truck...mine has a custom built 415 big block...Torquey as hellMay 12, 2008
by Charles B
Apr 07, 2008
good for hauling stuff, and looking like a badassApr 07, 2008
by Tom L
Jan 14, 2008
I love this truck, does a wicked burn out even with the 302, the new engine will complete the performance lack and the build quality lack, been broke down a couple times with the current engine. will fix that soon I hope. Jan 14, 2008
by Kathi C
Jan 06, 2008
This was a great vehicle! It ran FOREVER! Jan 06, 2008
by Anonymous
Nov 16, 2007
I am would love my truck even more if i could get a vaccum diagramNov 16, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 06, 2007
have had this truck since i was 15 and love it, always got me were i needed to go, never had to many major problems. Sep 06, 2007
What users have asked
what is the device belt driven off the 300 6 cyl ford engine
top right in the engine compartment
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Why won't my truck start
I have a 1980 Ford F-150 it won't start as if it's getting no gas. But I put a new carb on it.new starter and solenoid.
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Idle and carburetor issue
I have a 1980 F150 Ranger with a 351m and a 2 barrel carburetor on it. Recently I replaced the starter, carb, and fuel pump and it runs really rough. It won’t start up without you foot on the gas and as soon as you let off too much it dies out. Any ideas as to what the issue is and fixes for it?
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