So i'm looking into buying a 2004 F150 SuperCrew Cab 4x4 XLT. V8 5.4L Triton engine. My only hesitation is that it has 130,000 miles on it. However, it is well taken care of. The guy who owns it now replaced the intake manifold, belts, spark plugs, catalytic converters, brakes, and rotors. He added 3" dual catback Magnaflow Exhaust, high performance computer chip and aftermarket intake for better gas milage. Should I be worried that it has 130,000 miles? Or can it last me another 100,000?
Thanks!

 

Maintenance is key but even then you always could have a failure of some kind. Any other motor work done phasers, chains, etc? What's the asking price?

 

in all honesty that was the first year of the 3v engine and they can last or not.. I think 130k for that engine is high. Whats the guy want for it?

 

thats all he said he replaced. im going to look at it on monday. it comes with a shell, and hes asking 10k for it. He also installed a custom sound system, its lifted and has running boards, 2 almost brand new tires, and 2 with 80% on them.

 

hes asking 10k for it. It comes with a shell, custom sound system, running boards, 2 almost brand new toyo tires, and 2 with 80% on them.

 

He did say it was mostly highway miles too

 

Saying it's mostly highway miles doesn't mean crap. Private party, that thing needs to be around 8 at least.

 

How many times you gonna post the same question?

 

10k is right around private party book. Listen carefully for engine noises - injectors can tick a bit, but any other ticking can be valvetrain related and not good for the long haul.

 

I wouldnt touch it.

 

Merged 3 threads as only one per subject is allowed. Causes too much confusion for posters.

Thanks

 

Sorry! And Thank You!!

 

Some good info here:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...olding-up.html

 

Its a high mileage truck you take a gamble on any high mileage vehicle. There are tons of f150s out there with this motor some last some aren't going too. Like stated above check it over real good for noises and typical issues found on these trucks. If you can afford to spend more look for a newer one with less miles.

 

thank you all for replying! im going to look at it monday and ill listen to the engine closely, and also keep looking for one with less miles