My son just purchased his first truck a 99 F150 with 280k on it. It’s clean and runs great. Going through fluids now. He just got baptized by transmission fluid with his first pan drop lol. Still has a slight stutter at 40mph but other than that and a intermittent pats issue it’s a great truck

 

I will note this...I now get only about 20,000 miles out of the plugs...at 286,000 and using some oil...I'm an old car owner and drive my old cars (1929 Ford and 1961 Studebaker) ...so I maintain them. I know the "new" vehicles can go 100,000 miles between plug changes.. but then again the plugs are corroded into the sockets! I don't mind changing plugs at 20,000 miles...My other cars always get 10,000 changes. Not wanting to open a "discussion" but I do use Marvel Mystery Oil IN THE FUEL about every 10th tank... who knows. Old cars I use every fill up. The 4.2 seems bullet proof. Change the anti freeze often....

 

Just bought my 17 year old son a 2008 F-150 with a 4.2 V6 and 185k miles for his birthday. It’s in pretty good condition with no rust or major damage. It had a slight miss during acceleration especially around 40-50 mph when I bought it, but it’s now fixed after changing the ignition coil, spark plugs, coil wires, and fuel filter. I’m hoping to get 300k out of it between my three boys. Next thing to fix is the door blend actuator before cold weather.

 

It's doable. The parts are cheap. I did mine a few years ago.

​​​​​​​Think about the transmission fluid and diff fluid. Have a look at the 3rd brake light. Teach the buys to install a new radio with Android Auto.

 

I have a 99 with 213,000 original miles on it. It's a dog but it runs good.

 

I have a 2007. The 4.2 didn't get all the problems of the 5.4 or 4.6.

 

2003 4.2L with 149000 miles stock has a problem with stumbling when acceleration feels like a misfire checked all wires and plugs regaped at 44 changed throttle position sensor checked vacuum hoses any help would be appreciated
Greg1967

 

2003 4.2L with 149000 miles stock has a problem with stumbling when acceleration feels like a misfire checked all wires and plugs regaped at 44 changed throttle position sensor checked vacuum hoses any help would be appreciated
Greg1967

 

This thread is meant just for reporting mileage.

You should start a new thread. At the upper left there shoudl be an orange box that says "+ New Thread". Click it. Tell a story. Is the check engine light on? Are there codes? Is it a 5 speed or an automatic? Etc. Don't answer here, answer in the new thread. Good luck.

 

Hey guys, just rolled over 300k on my '99 f150 with a 4.2 v6. I have never put a dime into engine repairs except for a maf sensor that left me stranded once (OK, not a real engine repair). Completely maintenance free with just an oil change every 10k miles. The truck body is dent free and in excellent shape without any rust or hail damage. I don't pull heavy trailers but do regularly pull a couple of mx bikes on a light motorcycle trailer. I'm always hauling something in the back though. Awesome truck, interested to see just how long this will run! I have a 1k mile trip coming up in 6 weeks, not afraid to take this truck on it because it doesn't let me down!

 

Great trucks, I just rolled over 300,000 miles with just an oil change every 10k miles and NO engine repairs ever!

 

I have 300,000 miles on mine and the engine has never been apart!

 

2004 Heritage...(leftover 2003!) JUST TURNED 300,000. Never apart. No trans work either. The rear seal leaked and was fixed, the neutral safety switch and little odds and ends like climate control stuff...but nothing major. Of course the front end was maintained as needed...but basically like, "buy one get one free"!

I'm sure most guys on here know this...but anti-freeze has anti corrosive properties along with anti-freeze properties. The anti corrosive properties give themselves up like a sacrificial zinc on a boat. After that property is gone the anti-freeze can actually become acidic. I have opened the radiator petcock every 70,000 miles and simply drained out whatever came out...no major flushing just a simple drain and replace with a FORD Gold anti-freeze just as the manual calls for. Original heater core, water pump, hoses, ....no head leaks...this is an important item...just as important as oil. So when you hear anti-freeze lasts forever...remember it will never freeze but it will turn to acid and it will STOP protecting your parts from galvanic corrosion.

 

Ken 62. I have a 2007 F150 XLT V6 with 296.978 miles motor never had anything done to it .Bought 3RD hand not running for $150 ,Replaced a fuse that's it. Went on a 105 mile trip burnt less than 1/4 tank fuel, Bought from a buddy. Best "Buddy Deal" ever had.