Truck Maintenance, Restoration, Driving Tips & More
By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide to Trucks
Let's talk about your truck. Show your classic or customized pickup to the Trucks Community, talk to other trucks buffs in the Forum, read maintenance advice (and share your favorite tips).
Everything F-Series Trucks
Ford's F-Series celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2008. The trucks spent 2+ decades as the best selling vehicle in the United States, and the Ford F-150 (the half-ton truck in the series) retains a title its held for more than thirty years "America's favorite pickup truck."
- 1948-1952 F-Series Trucks
- 1953-1956 F-Series Trucks
- 1957-1960 F-Series Trucks
- 1961-1966 F-Series Trucks
- 1973-1979 F-Series Trucks
- 1980-1986 F-Series Trucks
- 1987-1991 F-Series Trucks
- 1997-2003 F-Series Trucks
- 2004-2008 F-Series Trucks
- 2009 F-Series Trucks
Truck Maintenance
Use these tips to keep your pickup truck running like it should. Troubleshooting advice helps you solve repair issues -- or know when it's time to take the truck to the shop.
- Keep Your Truck's A/C in Top Shape
- How to Inspect Tires
- Are You Ready to Change a Flat?
- Prep Your Truck for Winter
Truck Detailing
Detailing keeps your truck in tip-top visual shape -- important for ongoing maintenance and critical when it's time to sell your truck.
Classic Trucks
Do you have a classic pickup that you'd like to share with the trucks community? If you do, I hope you'll use the link below to submit a photo and story for our new member galleries. Meanwhile, here are some vintage pickup trucks to take a look at.
- Show Us Your Truck
- Ford Trucks Advertising Memorabilia
- Ford Trucks Timeline
- Datsun's Small Truck History
- 1974 British Leyland Mini Truck
Truck Trends & Accessories
Truck buffs are usually on top of the latest truck trends and truck accessories. Both are important topics, so they're filed on pages that are all their own. Jump on over for a better look.
Driving Off-Road
How and when to operate your 4WD system, and tips to help you drive off-road in a safe manner.
- Drive Off-Road in Water and Mud
- How (and when) to Operate 4WD
- Land Rover Driving School
- Road Trip Checklist
- More Off-Road Information
Talk Trucks in the Forum
The Trucks Forum is always open. Jump over there any time you want to talk about trucks.
