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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Yea, I like the first one as well, - but it's an 05. I'd check that engine out very well, - as well as I could. Unless I didn't mind engine work in the near future.

I like white, but that one with the decals and r-boards looks fairy to me.

The big decision maker for me would be rust. How much is there, - NOT showing. Any of those truck could look like hell in a couple years if you don't thoroughly check that out.

The rocker panels and lower bed panels go first. You really need to get under under it and look.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Yea, I like the first one as well, - but it's an 05. I'd check that engine out very well, - as well as I could. Unless I didn't mind engine work in the near future. Whats wrong with the 05 engines? There is a lot of 04-08s around. The blk 05 and red 06 are what Im looking at in 150s, the 250s I need a cap for the outdoors. but like the crew cab. My grand kids hated the Scab doors.
 

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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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The 3 valve 5.4 has issues. Not saying it's not a reliable engine, but it is subject to problems - enough so I personally wouldn't take the chance and own one. I'll take any 2 valve 4.6 or 5.4 in a heartbeat over one.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Thanks
Ive read about the fuel injectors.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Ive read about the fuel injectors.
The injector issue is specific to the 05 MY. There are other things. Cam phasers plugs that break...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Man sorry to hear that. Sucks no matter how much you take care of something some idiot can ruin it, glade everyone is ok. Hopefully you get a nice f150 out of the insurance company.
X2. Good luck
 
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