Red STX 4x4 here. Bought it last October. No regrets.

 

I too chose the XLT, pretty much based on price, and it had all the options i needed. I do really like the looks of the Lariat, the chrome grill, the alloy wheels and the trim around the wheel wells.
At times the only option i now wish i had are the back-up sensors, it is really hard to judge when backing in due to the tall sides of the bed at times.

 

Nope...you've got that all wrong...I am the only one on the boards with the 04 STX HERITAGE...there are tons of 04 STX's here.

gotcha beat

But you are right......SWEET RIDE

 

I went with the XL model 4x4 for work and play and I couldn't be happier with it! Tough to beat the look of some of the fx4 trucks you guys own though!!!!!!!!
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=2626

 

I went with the full loaded XLT, which is exactly the same as the FX4 since with a lift all those "offroad" options get yanked off. I might have went FX4 but I got the only black 5.4L 4x4 3.73LS in that the dealers could find in the DC area at that time. I cant claim to be a 4wheeler lifted truck with woodgrain interior and tan leather seats, but thats just me.

 

XLT for me:

 

XLT SCrew

My two mian requirements were: 5.4 3v and Dark Shadow Gray.
Lariats do not come in gray. I am very happy with mine. I have a 99 XLT SCab 5.4 Flairside that my wife drives. I like it, too. I have absolutely no reason for an FX4 as my truck NEVER gets off pavement.

bajabenedik, how much did the chrome surround cost? I can live with my colored surroiund, but the chrome looks good, too.

I agree that the XLT may the best truck to customize. I have installed quality sound systems including speakers and subs. Nerf bars, spray-in linings, wood dash kits. My one problem is I must have the only XLT without factory fog lights. My bumper does not have the cut-outs for the fog lights. 99 F-150's have the fog lights in the neoprene section of the bumper, easliy cut. I had to get non-Ford fog lights and put on either side of my license plate on my 04. Also, I have the premium cloth bucket seats. Leather is ok, but not a "must" for me. Towing packages are a "must" as they have transmission coolers and large heavy duty radiators, good for Texas, and are on both trucks.

I am the only Ford truck driver in my family. All the others drive Chevys. I love to go family gathereings and park my F-150 where it can be seen by all.

 

have a flareside. awesome rides they are.. pics soon to follow,
( don't have a digital camera so i'm waiting for a friend to scan some in for me old school ) i almost got the stx but i wanted the gauge package with the tach.

' 04 f-150 xlt 4x4 reg.cab flareside
drk toreador red / grey int.

 

I went with the 04 XLT SCAB trim also, this will be my 3rd XLT, and I still cant get the grin off my face everytime I get behind the wheel.
I love the 5.4 with the 3.73 LS, big upgrade over my 1999 and 2002 XLT's.
The factory fog lights realy are a nice touch, glad I got them.
I do however have to do something about the way the tail sits up in the air, but my concern is towing my bass boat ( about 3,000 pounds total package weight )
Any suggestions?
thanks
F150JAX

 

I think the STX looks awesome, but no console shifter option and no 5.4 liter. Those are the two options I had to get if I was going to buy this truck.

 

I have your same color STX, but mine is supercab - you can see pics in my gallery with some mods

 

Didn't need all the bells and whistles, got that in the car.

Can't wait to pick it up! Having a hard time focusing on work today. Sigh.... hahahaha