New truck advice
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Laughing Gas
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New truck advice
looking at buying a 2003 to 2005 f-150. Is there anything to take an extra look at or consider when buying a truck in these years. is one year better for any reason. Is there any problems with any of these years i should consider. It would be the 5.4 auto, either crew cab or supercab, 4 wheel drive. Any suggestions or things to consider would be great. thanks
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Well the new body style was brought out in 2004. So if you go with a 2003 you will be back to the older body style. I have heard a few people complaining about their 04's on here but I honestly believe that its just chance with the truck. I have an 05 with 60,000 miles on it and I have never had a problem with it and it is running as strong as it was the day i got it.
Definitely try for the newer body style I think.
Definitely try for the newer body style I think.
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new body style has THE best safety/crash rating among trucks.
while the old body style, unfortunately is one of those near the bottom ranked.
see the crash test difference below, FYI
new
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sa...-150#IIHSVideo
old
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sa...-150#IIHSVideo
while the old body style, unfortunately is one of those near the bottom ranked.
see the crash test difference below, FYI
new
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sa...-150#IIHSVideo
old
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/sa...-150#IIHSVideo
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I had an 03 F150 Fx4 Lariat and liked it a lot -- had NO Problems whatsoever -- However I have an 04 Lariat now (both supercrews)... the 04 just feels a lot TIGHTER, Sturdier, handles better, a little bigger it feels like, and its got a full frame underneathe -- I liked my 03, but LOVE my 04(so far)
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I love my 05 supercrew. If you go this rought I recommend the backup sensors located in the rear bumper. It saved me many times over especially when it comes to those low riders. Also you must go with 4 wheel drive. My truck has never gotten stuck in 2 wheel drive but its good to know its there just in case. You be happy with whatever you buy.
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if you have the money i would deffinitaly consider the 04's because they have the newer frame design thats like 400% stronger or somthing like that. i just got an 05 fx4 excab and love it.
oo and the 2003 have the 260 hp 5.4 and the 04s have the 300 5.4
oo and the 2003 have the 260 hp 5.4 and the 04s have the 300 5.4
Last edited by clings89; Oct 15, 2006 at 07:32 PM.
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