High mileage F150 and still loving it!
#137
2000 f150 5.4
I have over 338000 on my 2000 F150 it runs like brand new only thing that changes my alternator or starter 3 coils my U-joints and spark plugs in the new PCV valve and a new IAC valve and that's it I'll have to buy a new body before the motor goes bad love that truck and will never sell it
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#142
2000 5.4 with 190000& still no major problems. Rebuilt front end about 105000 along with plugs & 1coil on #4. On second battery & 3rd set of tires. It is starting to nickel & dime with body parts to include electric lock repairs & rear drivers door latch failure that cost a lot, $400.00, to replace. Seems Ford doesn't sell the upper & lower latch system anymore just all together, BUMMER. Pull a 6000 lb travel trailer about 8 t 10 times a year & the fuel millage is poor but it is ready for a set of plugs as these have about 90000 on them. 3000 mile oil & filter changes & 1 belt in 190000 miles. guess thats not bad as it doesn't use any oil between changes yet. The tranny is original & still going strong. A replacement would cost 38000 which menas I can spend a lot on maintance & still come out ok. Just wish it didn't burn SOOOOO much fuel.
#143
2000 5.4 with 190000& still no major problems. Rebuilt front end about 105000 along with plugs & 1coil on #4. On second battery & 3rd set of tires. It is starting to nickel & dime with body parts to include electric lock repairs & rear drivers door latch failure that cost a lot, $400.00, to replace. Seems Ford doesn't sell the upper & lower latch system anymore just all together, BUMMER. Pull a 6000 lb travel trailer about 8 t 10 times a year & the fuel millage is poor but it is ready for a set of plugs as these have about 90000 on them. 3000 mile oil & filter changes & 1 belt in 190000 miles. guess thats not bad as it doesn't use any oil between changes yet. The tranny is original & still going strong. A replacement would cost 38000 which menas I can spend a lot on maintance & still come out ok. Just wish it didn't burn SOOOOO much fuel.
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#146
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: n.e. of mt. vernon, il.
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I have just got a 97 f150XLT 4x4 ext cab stepside, It has been sitting the last two years i am in the process of going thru it 4.6l auto. I have ordered new u joints for rear shaft air filter fuel filter spark plugs and wire set. I cleaned the inside up and the seats are in great condition with only one cig burn hole in back seat. Has new tranny in it runs and drives great 202,000 miles. I was shocked at how quite it was, I thought the third door would rattle or something but it doesn't. smooth riding too. I think I'm going to keep this one and sell my 76 F250 two wheel drive. This 97' is just a dam nice truck.
#147
I have just got a 97 f150XLT 4x4 ext cab stepside, It has been sitting the last two years i am in the process of going thru it 4.6l auto. I have ordered new u joints for rear shaft air filter fuel filter spark plugs and wire set. I cleaned the inside up and the seats are in great condition with only one cig burn hole in back seat. Has new tranny in it runs and drives great 202,000 miles. I was shocked at how quite it was, I thought the third door would rattle or something but it doesn't. smooth riding too. I think I'm going to keep this one and sell my 76 F250 two wheel drive. This 97' is just a dam nice truck.
#150
215,000 on my 2000 F-150 4x4 supercab.
Just had the intake manifold fail at the typical coolant passage locations. Replaced two sets of lower ball joints, first set only lasted 30,000 on the truck. A NEW truck with only 30,000 miles! Heck the factory tires lasted 60,000! Overall the truck has been very good, very few problems and is still really solid. I'm a little worried about the auto tranny though, a 4R70W. It's not downshifting into second when passing anymore and I may have noticed a slight slip on occasion.
No complaints - Ford builds a solid truck!
Just had the intake manifold fail at the typical coolant passage locations. Replaced two sets of lower ball joints, first set only lasted 30,000 on the truck. A NEW truck with only 30,000 miles! Heck the factory tires lasted 60,000! Overall the truck has been very good, very few problems and is still really solid. I'm a little worried about the auto tranny though, a 4R70W. It's not downshifting into second when passing anymore and I may have noticed a slight slip on occasion.
No complaints - Ford builds a solid truck!