well i beat the crap out of my truck like 100,000mi, the smashing in minivans, catching air while off-roading, tree branches scratching the side, hauling furniture and bricks and trailers with more bricks, but thats why i have a FORD

 

Probably will make you mad, I've got an '89 (see gallery) but it ain't for sale. That's MY work truck and he ain't never failed me yet, well over 100k. Got a new '06 but when there's real work to be done, I jump in the old workhorse.

 

Mostly daily driving on the pavement so far havent really used my truck what is meant to do i have started to haul some loads to the dump for my parents since they got a van and soon they may get a camper im sure ill be towing that since the van wont handle it

 

I just got a new truck since my '95 F-150 XL, straight cab, long bed, 300 i-6, 6spd (yes Low + 1-5), 4x4, 3.73:1 has been giving me issue after issue... But that's to be expected on a truck with 417k miles on it with the original everything!

My new truck is a 2006 F-150 XL straight cab, standard bed, 4.2l V6, 5spd, 3.73:1 LS, 7k miles. I have only had her a month (bought her with 14 miles on her, yea I drive ALOT!), and I have become somewhat disappointed with this new truck. I seems to lack the ***** that the oter trucks have and that certain ford grunt. THe more I drive it the more it feels like one of those forien jobs. I use her to commute and the work. On Saturdays I pull a 22' stock trailer from Knoxville, TN to Lexington, KY to Louisville, KY to Cookville, KY then back to Knoxville. I am payed $.75/mile but rig maintinance and fuel come out of my pocket, but still $300 take-home in a day is still good money! Overall the truck is doing well, but I still like my ol' red 95 better. Lot's better! This truck is really a miss with me, but I am holding on to her because she's a FORD!

I also own a '95 F-150 XLT, straight cab, short bed, 351 V8, auto, 3.55:1, 110k miles. She can really yank a trailer around, but the short wheel base is very unconforting when you're on the interstate with a loaded 7500# stock trailer doing 55mph. She's great around here just going down the road and back though!

And lastly I have a 72 F-100, straight cab, long bed, 300 I-6, 3 on the tree, milage reads 86k but we all know it has more than that! It's the ranch beater. She mends fences, transports hay, parks trailers, etc, etc.

 

I was just in your neck of the woods last week doing a Navy namesake tour (USS Kentucky, SSBN 737). Thats some really pretty country. Sorry you're disappointed with the truck. I'd say to try again and get the V-8 when you buy again.

 

I just drive mine to the office. Every so often to Lowes to pick something up. Drove it to the ballgame the other night. I use it mainly like I would a car.

 

THanks. I like it here! Born and raised right here in Tennessee my entire life!

I really was shooting for the 5.4L triton, but Ford doesn't put a stick in anything but the 4.2L in the 1/2 ton pick-ups, plus I couldn't get the truck I wanted with the 5.4L. If I added the $750 motor upgrade (5.4 triton), I had to add another manditory $4000 in options (automatic, A/C, couple of other things I can't remember). I got my ford with all the rebates and costomer loyalty, etc, etc, and I was out the door tax tags and all at $14,920.

But you also have to remember, I don't have A/c and my only option is a AM/FM radio. Maybe she'll grow on me. The fiance likes the new truck though, and she's a chevy girl! Maybe I'll stick her in it. I should have upgraded to the F-250 with the 5.4L triton and the 6spd (which is standard equipment)... Out the door it would have only been $17,900 out the door tax title and all!

Thanks,

John

 

I'm a drywall contractor so my 06 FX4 has gone to work from day 1. Got it the first week of Sept.06 now has 17200 miles , love it so far. (hard to keep the black interior clean wearing drywall dust every day ,but I try)

 

O4 Supercrew pulls my boat,Its been to Mrytle Beach twice and it takes us to church some sundays..14,600 miles.

 

I couldn't happen but pass this thread up. So I don't have an 04+ F150. My 97 F150 4.6 Scab 4x4 is a pavement princess and a worker when needed to be. When I use it to work I pull a 4500# trailer. Mostly it is my dd as I am 20 and it is my only vehicle. I wouldn't be afraid to take it off road for some fun. I have also had a full load of phone books in the back last summer. Even though she sat a little low, it made easy work of the load.

 

same here. 3x3 (open diffs) FTW!

mine's more of a daily driver with the occasional going fast/kicking up dust on a dirt road, soon to see race car towing duty...

 

13k on the odometer right now. Been truly offroad 1 time and did enough damage (skidplates are nice) that the truck is a Pavement princess until I pay it off. I'll still hit the occasional muddy stretch of dirt road, but no more intentional off-road play.

it's interesting to see what people do with their trucks.

 

I voted street truck (4x2) but I use my truck for whatever comes up. Mostly for towing my Jeep to the trails,but also to haul whatever comes up. Not afraid to use it!!

 

The truck gets used to go back and forth the work.
It's used to pull the 6K lb camper
Used for hunting season( to get down the muddy roads or to go through the field if needed).
And every now and then it goes in the mud till she's covered.

 

I am actually a sales rep and drive about 800 miles a week. I love the extra room and need to haul luggage, golf clubs, literature, and window samples while on the road. If I didn't get paid .48 cents a mile I wouldn't be driving it. I'd love to offroad it but can't afford the damage it will do.