Hello, I am new to this site. I was sent a link by a friend who is a Mustang enthusiast and he thought I might like it here. I just bought a "new to me" 2002 F-150 XLT supercab 4x4. It has the 5.4ltr and tow package. It is in really good shape and is my first full size truck. I had an 88 Bronco II and then a 2000 Ranger.

I have been giving some thought to adding an Edge programmer, then do the COI and better exhaust. I didn't really think of it so much and my Mustang friend suggested I may enjoy better towing and better performance with these upgrades. I tow a lot as we are avid boaters, sometimes over long distances.

I am wondering though, is a tuck with 86,000 (albeit well maintained) miles worth the expense of these mods, or is it better to just practice good maintenance, take care of her and enjoy?

 

Mod the crap out of it. It's just getting broken in. My F-150's mods didn't start til 82K when I bought it.

 

X2.........if you keep it well mantained you'll get another 200K out of it

 

I do plan on keeping it for a while. My B II had 325,xxx miles when I retired it and my Ranger had over 200 on it. I have heard good things about the 5.4 and plan on keeping it well maintained.

 

I have an edge and it was by far the best cost to performance mod i did. Everything helps but youll see more for your money with a tuner than anything. And there are a few good ways to go that route and a few bad ways

Like the people above. ITs just the start of a long happy relationship between you nad your truck. Im at 170000 and its still runs like a champ. My look a little bad at first but the drivetrain is in premo shape.