I've been lurking around for a good two weeks now. I just bought a 04 Ford F150 XLT V8 5.4 Triton 4wd Super Cab. Perfect price since there were a few small stuff to fix. I always hated Ford but with 14mpg city and 18mpg highway I can't complain.

So far I had it 2 weeks, she drives smooth and strong. I had to replace the window washer motor and hoses, the rear U-Joint, and both IWE's and the 4wd vacuum solenoid and next will be the windshield as it has a few cracks. That is about it.

I added tint to the front side windows to match the rears, after these pictures were taken.







I have a 93 Dodge Dakota 5.9 V8 Magnum 4wd Solid Axle Swap with 35's and front and rear lockers 12,000lb winch (May end up in front of the F150)

 

Nice truck! Looks to be well taken care of. I just got mine a few months ago. Its fantastic

 

Thanks! It is in good shape, lets see what this puppy can do. I can't wait to take it camping, I have a 25ft travel trailer we tow around.

 

Does anyone have a PDF factory service manual? I've been searching and the 03-down and 09-up are around everywhere, but not the 04-08's.

 

Here is a quick picture of the wired FM modulator install. The ON/OFF switch is next to the cigarette lighter outlet. The Aux cable is next behind the cup holders. If anyone wants to know the FM modulator transmits on 2 FM channels, turn to the channel, turn on the switch and plug in your player and you got clear, strong, quality sound.

The one I got is Universal Radio Wired 3 5mm RCA iPod Aux FM Modulator | eBay

Also I bought a Bluetooth OBDII connector. I use my phone to view all the data the engine has in live feed. This thing is great, great price and with the Torque app, tons of info. You can blutooth to your PC too. Mini Bluetooth V1 5 ELM327 OBDII OBD II OBD2 Car Diagnostic Scanner Tool | eBay

 

Hope you have great luck with it and many maintenance free miles.

Me. My 04 was, and still is, a horrible nightmare.