Why is everyone wanting to know build date? Does that mean my newly purchased 2004 F150 may be one to have all of the back end problems? Please tell me no no no no !!!!!

 

I'm guessing it's people wondering how long a vehicle has been sitting on a dealer lot. If it has been on the lot for quite a while or not.

 

I certainly HOPE that's what they're looking for, what Foxtrot said. I've always preached that you should avoid vehicles that have been around too long, as they're nothing but trouble: dried-out seals and gaskets, electrical gremlins, lot damage, etc..

 

Mfgs make changes to their products, sometimes while they are on the asmb line. Thats why you may be asked for a "build date" to get the correct replacement parts. And Tom No No No.

 

I just brought mine home, notice no shake which is nice, very smooth. Mine was built however late 03 but has some miles on it ..so i guess it should be ok? It had 160 miles on it. So it wasn't just sitting around there lol! Such a nice truck and thanks to everyone on this site ya'll be so so very helpful!

 

...and we're fun and smart alecky, too!