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£16,272

1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer 4×4

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£16,272

1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer 4×4

US • 9 Jun 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer 4x4 long-bed pickup, finished in Tangerine with a reupholstered brown interior. It features a 400ci V8 engine, a three-speed automatic transmission, and a suspension-lift kit, but has exterior dings, blemishes, and rust.

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Condition 

6

The truck has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. It has a few small dents, light paint scratches, and noticeable curb marks, requiring some reconditioning. Rust on the bed floor is also mentioned.

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88,000 miles

F14SRBC5602

1978

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United States

£16,272

1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer 4×4

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Jun 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

400ci V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Rear Differential Tangerine Paint Brown Vinyl & Cloth Upholstery 15" Alloy Slot-Style Wheels 4" Suspension-Lift Kit Rough Country Shocks Front Disc Brakes Power Steering Manually Locking Front Hubs Sliding Rear Window Auxiliary Fuel Tank Panasonic CD Stereo Uniden CB Radio Heater & Defroster Deluxe Marti Report Owner’s Manuals & Spare Keys This 1978 Ford F-150 Ranger Explorer is a 4×4 long-bed pickup purchased in 2025 by the seller, who reports subsequent work that included resealing the 400ci V8, rebuilding its carburetor, and fitting 35″ tires and a suspension-lift kit with Rough Country shocks along with reupholstering the brown interior and replacing the alternator, belts, hoses, ignition components, and more as detailed below.

Finished in Tangerine, the truck is equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission, a limited-slip rear differential, 15″ alloy wheels, front disc brakes, and power steering as well as an auxiliar...

Price Analysis vs Other F150 Explorers

£4,382

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,272

Median Price (Since 2020)

£41,332

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous F150 Explorer Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 19th Apr 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

88,367 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 20th Apr 2026, 88,367 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Advisory:
- nearside and offside mirrors missing
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))
- Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- steering damper bushes slightly perished

Failed

On 2nd Feb 2026, 88,366 miles

There were 19 defects noted.

Major:
- Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play in engine compartment (2.2.2 (c))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))


Minor:
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- nearside and offside mirrors missing
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))
- Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (5.2.3 (f))
- steering damper bushes slightly perished
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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