what to look for?
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what to look for?
Im still looking for a truck and F150s are one of the trucks i like. I dont have a super-high budget so im looking for something in the 1997-2001 range-whatever i can find for a good deal with 4x4 and ext. cab. It will probably be closer to a 97 or 99 if i do get one. I plan to put some lift on it, but nothing HUGE. I was wondering if a truck with 100,000-150,000 miles would be ok to lift without having a bunch of stuff break on me really fast? What should i look for?
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On some the windshield leaks a little, allowing water to enter the fuse box and reak havok. I dont know when they fixed it, but there are only 3 or so threads for the plugs to screw into and has been known to blow out plugs.
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From: Cary
Must be in the air...
I'm going tonight to look at a 4WD '01 Super Crew XLT 5.4 with 106,000 miles. The miles are a little high for my taste, but the price is right in line with my budget. I've already got the money, so as long as it's not a "pile" and they give me what I want for my Bronco, I should be driving it home.
Other than the spark plug issues, and the possible leaks, is there anything else I should look for on a truck with this many miles?
Also, does the XLT have the movable foot pedals?
I'm going tonight to look at a 4WD '01 Super Crew XLT 5.4 with 106,000 miles. The miles are a little high for my taste, but the price is right in line with my budget. I've already got the money, so as long as it's not a "pile" and they give me what I want for my Bronco, I should be driving it home.
Other than the spark plug issues, and the possible leaks, is there anything else I should look for on a truck with this many miles?
Also, does the XLT have the movable foot pedals?
Last edited by Big Ol Truck; Jun 9, 2005 at 08:25 AM.
