Hey, I just joined up.

Im looking to buy a 06-07 F150, and Im just curious if theres anything specific I should be looking for before I make a purchase. My budget limits me, so I'll probably have to buy one with 70-90K miles on it.

I know of a a few people that havent had problems until about 115K miles, so Im not really questioning the reliability.

Anything specific to the 2006-2007 models that I should look for?

I will not be towing or plowing with it.

Thanks in advance.

Nick

 

If you get a 5.4, make the seller change the spark plugs as part of the deal.

 

I bought my '06 last year with 48k and now have almost 68k and havent had trouble with it.
No real issues with these trucks that I know of other than changing spark plugs.

 

The only other issue with the 5.4 is noisy cam phasers.

 

I agree with glc, have the change them damn plugs before you buy it!

 

And ask to see the old ones so you can verify that they were changed. I don't trust very many these days...

 

Should the plugs be my main concern when looking for this particular truck?

 

Personally whether or not theyve been changed wouldnt stop me from buying a truck I liked.

 

On an 04-07 5.4L yes. This plug change can be very difficult and very pricey.

 

That, and listen for noisy cam phasers.

 

What does the noisy cam phasers sound like?

I just bought an 07 with 38K and would like to know if I have this.

Does noisy cam phasers mean there is a problem? Do they need to be replaced? Any long term effects?

Thanks

 

If a truck just had a "scheduled 75k mile service" done, is it likely the plugs were changed out? If not, at least checked?

Should I try to get an Oasis report?

 

Noisy cam phasers sound like a diesel at idle. They are just annoying.

 

I haven't had the excitement to change my plugs on my truck yet. On the 01' I had it wasn't too bad minus the scrapped up knuckles I got from the plugs being so far back and in a tight spot. I'll be changing mine in the next 15k miles and it's only pricey if you don't do it yourself. But I love everything about my 07. If you like it buy it. check tire thread and if they are almost bald either try getting money for a new set in the deal or have them get you a new pair. if it's around that mileage it should be needing a change soon seeing tires usually last 30-40k

 

Probably not, the factory recommendation is 100k. Nobody in their right mind is going to pull them without putting new ones in. You never know. Definitely get an OASIS report if you can.

Uh huh. You have a Lisle tool and are you prepared for breakage? Have you read the TSB?