Looking at 04 SuperCrew: UPDATE
I am a ranger guy and always have been. I have a 2006 Ranger 4x4 Supercab 2 door right now. Ive had it since 25k miles. But now the wife and I are expecting a baby and I am looking to upgrade. Sure we have a Ford Fusion, but I dont want to drive that all the time we travel as a family. Soooo that is where this truck comes in:
http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/100_0130.jpg http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/100_0129.jpg http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...t_interior.jpg http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...s/100_0128.jpg 2004 F150 Screw with 76k miles I talked guy down to $14000 (private seller) 5.4 Triton 4x4 tow package black leather seats he said loaded except for sunroof brand new michelins I have read about possible Spark Plug sieze issues as well as Cam Phaser issues. he says that there is nothing wrong with this truck. some retired guy looking to buy a jeep. Said he puts about 8k on it a year and here is my current truck: http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/v...0-08174825.jpg |
I may be a F-150 fanboy, but I wouldn't personally buy an 04 with the 5.4. Too many "first year" issues with the 3 valve engine - some of which took a few years to solve.
With that said, that's a very decent price, private party book is around $16k. If you want maximum reliability, go back just one year and try to find an 03 Screw with a 5.4. If you want a new body style, look for a 4.6 or a 2007+ 5.4. |
Inspect it, if you see nothing wrong buy it. That one has the center flow console for rear air. Nice thing to have imo. I would not be afraid of the first year of the body style.
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Thanks for the honest input guys. That seems to be the general consensus. some say do it, others say dont
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If the engine is quiet, I would not be concerned about cam phasers. I would get him to have the plugs changed or knock off about 400 for you to do them.
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Looks like a nice truck. BTW, good looking Ranger.
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The 04 plugs are the ones that are almost guaranteed to break - they didn't put antiseize on the shanks at the factory. I'd have a Motorvac or BG job done before attempting the plug change.
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I BOUGHT IT!! He wanted 14500 for it, I picked it up for 14000 with 76k miles. Fully loaded minus the sunroof. man this thing is a beast. feels nothing like the Ranger
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Good luck! Hope it's a good one for you.
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thanks! me too. Im going to take off the bullguard and probably running boards
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SOB!!!!!!!!!
Had a buddy who works for Ford tell me to send in a video of truck idling out of curiosity. So i did, and ill be dang if he said my new truck has the stupid cam phaser issue. I asked the guy about it, and I seriously dont think he knew about it at all. So I am left with two options: Now bear in mind I got a fully loaded lariat with only 76k miles for $14000. 1) Fix the issue for around $1200-$1500 (having my wife's uncle fix it as he is a ford mechanic), enjoy and drive it and only have 1500 in the truck -OR- 2)Just sell and find a different one and possibly get the issue. I am so torn on what to do. I didnt want to buy a truck to have to fix, the Ranger was perfectly sound mechanically, but Im gonna need a new vehicle as I cant ride baby in the Ranger. We do have a Ford Fusion, but it gets enough miles put on it and i dont wanna drive that everytime we have to go somewhere. What would ya'll do. truthfully. flip the truck or fix the truck? It didnt sound like this when I heard it, but that was before I found out about hot idle thing and it had been sitting when i looked for 30 minutes or so. the video really enhances it, it doesnt sound that pronounced as it does in video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kikD3DlZEpc If I am putting the OEM ones back in, isnt it eventually going to get the same issue!? Will replacing the phasers truly get rid of the slight diesel sound? |
Sorry about this, but I gotta do it..............................
I TOLD YOU SO! You have a third option - live with the noise. |
Haha, i took it by ford and had tbem cbeck it kut. Said it was fine. Even if they will need replacing, i got a steal in the truck. I love this thing!!!
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I have a 04 Supercrew with the 5.4, haven't had ANY engine related issues (then again i haven't ventured into the sparkplug realm yet ;). Bought my truck with 45k miles on it, now has 94k. CONGRATS on the find, now let the modding begin :)
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Thanks i just need to find some nicer chrome running boards/stepup bars as the chrome is flaking off on mine. So far truck iz running like a champ. Putting her to work tomorrow pulling boat
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