2004 vs 2005 vs 2006
#1
2004 vs 2005 vs 2006
greetings all,
I am looking at upgrading from my 1997 F150 with a 4.6L to a 04-06 F150 with the 5.4L. I am looking to find out if there were any modifications between these years. I understand that the 04 was the first year of the 3 valve engine and obviously the newer body style. Any problems with an 04 that were worked out in the next couple years. Any advice regarding buying a truck in this time period? Is one better than the other? Also looking for "real mileages" for this engine. When I purchased my 97 new Ford had issues with the placement of the exhaust pipe and some major body rust issues. I am looking to find if there are any problems such as those specific to a year or range of years.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks guys.
I am looking at upgrading from my 1997 F150 with a 4.6L to a 04-06 F150 with the 5.4L. I am looking to find out if there were any modifications between these years. I understand that the 04 was the first year of the 3 valve engine and obviously the newer body style. Any problems with an 04 that were worked out in the next couple years. Any advice regarding buying a truck in this time period? Is one better than the other? Also looking for "real mileages" for this engine. When I purchased my 97 new Ford had issues with the placement of the exhaust pipe and some major body rust issues. I am looking to find if there are any problems such as those specific to a year or range of years.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks guys.
#2
Of the three years mentioned the only one I would avoid is the '05 models. There's a problem with the injectors that results in one or more of them sticking open causing the engine to hydrolock. There are quite a few here that have gone through it.
I would recommend an '04 model, but my opinion is biased.
I would recommend an '04 model, but my opinion is biased.
#3
Of the three years mentioned the only one I would avoid is the '05 models. There's a problem with the injectors that results in one or more of them sticking open causing the engine to hydrolock. There are quite a few here that have gone through it.
I would recommend an '04 model, but my opinion is biased.
I would recommend an '04 model, but my opinion is biased.
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#6
I have a 2005 and have 95,000 on it. Had a wheel bearing go out and a window regulator break. I think that is all. Been a great truck and I am keeping it
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#7
FWIW the injector problem is not limited to 05s...i have personally changed stuck open injectors on all years. There is nothing different about the 05 injectors. Why Ford only put the recall on 05s I have no idea...
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I bought my 2004 as a used vehicle, me being second owner, in early 2008 at 61k miles. Current miles are 83,043.
All that I have needed was a battery, and lower ball joints ( according to my mechanic, up up here in the north I guess they would fail sooner ).
Very pleased with my truck. The biggest investment I have put into it is fuel.I've modified a hell of alot more than I have repaired, and thats how I like it.
2005s and 2006s had a brake issue of some sorts also. I'm sure someone with knowledge of the issues will chime in and post data, but all I can say is for a first model of a new generation, this truck has been great to me so far, knock on wood.
All that I have needed was a battery, and lower ball joints ( according to my mechanic, up up here in the north I guess they would fail sooner ).
Very pleased with my truck. The biggest investment I have put into it is fuel.I've modified a hell of alot more than I have repaired, and thats how I like it.
2005s and 2006s had a brake issue of some sorts also. I'm sure someone with knowledge of the issues will chime in and post data, but all I can say is for a first model of a new generation, this truck has been great to me so far, knock on wood.
#11
Thanks, how long of an extended warranty did they put on the 05's? I have an extended powertrain warranty until Jan 2011. Does the injector warranty exceed my powertrain warranty?
#13
I bought my 2004 as a used vehicle, me being second owner, in early 2008 at 61k miles. Current miles are 83,043.
All that I have needed was a battery, and lower ball joints ( according to my mechanic, up up here in the north I guess they would fail sooner ).
Very pleased with my truck. The biggest investment I have put into it is fuel.I've modified a hell of alot more than I have repaired, and thats how I like it.
2005s and 2006s had a brake issue of some sorts also. I'm sure someone with knowledge of the issues will chime in and post data, but all I can say is for a first model of a new generation, this truck has been great to me so far, knock on wood.
All that I have needed was a battery, and lower ball joints ( according to my mechanic, up up here in the north I guess they would fail sooner ).
Very pleased with my truck. The biggest investment I have put into it is fuel.I've modified a hell of alot more than I have repaired, and thats how I like it.
2005s and 2006s had a brake issue of some sorts also. I'm sure someone with knowledge of the issues will chime in and post data, but all I can say is for a first model of a new generation, this truck has been great to me so far, knock on wood.
#14
the injector recall is up to 11 years or 120,000 miles on affected injectors and related damages.