Spotted it yesterday at a local used dealer. I stopped in for a test drive and fell in love.

It's a white 2002 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat FX4. Very nice and very clean.

Only a little over 67,000 miles. Everything is perfect on it. No leaks, scratches, dents, etc.

It has leather, power everything, climate control, power adjustable pedals, etc.

They're asking $18,900. If I can get it for $17,500, it's mine.

What do ya'll think?

Anything specific I should look for?

Any common problems with these trucks?

Also, what transmission did they use for this year?

And finally, what fuel mileage should I expect from it?

Thanks!

Nightrain

 

Only unusual problem I have had with a similar 2001 is in replacing 4 of the 8 ignition coils (COP's).

 

Same here I had have 3 of 8 coils replaced a month after I bought mine, they say its pretty common on these trucks, I own a 2000 Lariat V8 5.4 L very nice truck and in very good shape it had 82,000 miles and runs like a dream. I only paid 11,800 lol I really talked them down, Well I was paying cash.

 

I just got an 02 F150 Supercrew Lariat 4X4 last Thursday. It has a bit more mileage - 146,000 Kil so about 85 to 90 K miles. It is a 5.4 and has all of the bells and whistles. Leather, climate control, adjustable pedals etc. I paid $16,600 Canadian dollars. It has a couple of scratches and a small dent or two but nothing really bad.

I bought a 98 F150 short box regular cab 4X4 with a 4.2 and a manual transmission last year in early September. I have put about 17K kil or 10K miles on it in the past year without any problems and it had 161K Kil or about 98K miles on it when I got it. I liked it and that is one of the reasons why I bought this one. The Supercrew rides better and is much quieter. So far I really like it. I have only put about 300 miles on it so far but I really think it is going to be a good one. I kept the 98 and my younger son is driving it now.

Randy

 

I have 02 Supercrew Lariat FX4 in black color as seen in my gallery. I love it to death. Just looked at kbb.com, 17.5K is good price. GO for it!
I've gotten 14-15 mpg out of it consistently. Expect over $60 for each fillups from 1/8 tank for every 300-325 miles.

 

So, watch out for the coils, eh? How big of a pain are they to change out?

I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to do some "jewwin"... lol.

Wish me luck!

Nightrain

 

Well, the front COP's are fairly easy, but the back ones (#4 & #8) are hard to access because the engine sits so far under the cowl. But I wouldn't consider it serious; just have a full set of extensions and universals.

 

Well, deal didn't go...

I went back and drove it again. Drove out fine, just as the first time...

But, I stopped at a little 'ol country church and gave it the walk-around. I noticed that the driver's-side foglight was pushed back. The mount was bent back on it. Also, the plastic "center" of the front bumper was cracked, as if someone had tapped a low pole or something to make the light bend in.

It did still come on, though.

When I got back to the dealer, we sat down to begin negotiating. He told me $18,750 was the lowest he could take. I then explained the foglight problem, and he still wouldn't knock any off.

I told him that he was going to have to come down quite a bit, or I was walking. He asked what I'd give. I told him $17,000, (Just to give me some play-room). He began laughing! I immediately threw the keys on his desk, got up, and walked out. He followed behind with an $18,100-price. I kept walking. When I finally got to the car, he told me $17,850.

I then told him sorry... $17,500 or nothing. He then walked back into the building, not saying a single word! lol.

That was the most hilarious price-negotiating deal I've ever been through!

Thanks for all of the replies, though! Better luck next time, I guess.

Nightrain

 

To bad you're in Tenn, I have a 02 Lariat Screw 4X4 with 30,000 miles. (Bought it new in 03) with everything, even my favorite option the power rear window!! Just put almost a grand in the brakes. Dealer is willing to give me $17,000 on a trade I'd let you have it for $18. Only put a few deer in the bed!!!!