Only real problem that I've had is the door crack, but other than that my truck is great.
So get an F150, you'll be glad you did. Good luck to you.

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Patrick aka Mudder
Arlington Texas (DFW), member of Fordified.
Stone Cold edition F150,Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar,2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (I can light up the night with these), Manik grille guard, Westin step bars, Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield . More to come for the 3:16 machine: 4 more KC lights, shocks, and tail light guards. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's new website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/index2.html, and to hear the exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
Ford Trucks: "when you absolutely have to have the very best".
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No problems with the 99 f150 xlt sc 4.2
Have a few paint isues with the 2000 xlt sc 5.4 but thats it. (Paint bubble the size of a pencil tip above one tail light, and a small run about 1/4 inch long on the tailgate) Wife tells me to quit whining but its my baby.

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2000 F150 SC XLT
5.4
4-sp auto
255/70r-16
3.55 LS
Heavy Duty electric
Heavy Duty cooling
Trailer Towing Group
Keyless Entry
Soft Cover
Captains Chairs
wedg blue& silver two tone
Fog Lights
Bed Liner
Fender Flairs
Cab Steps

(Just 892 more payments and that sucker is all mine)

 

Jason,
I had a 98 F-150, Supercab, 5.4L..I drove it for almost 18,000 miles (14 months) and the ONLY problem I had was the small cracks inside the roof water channels..and this was not that big of a problem to be perfectly honest. No piston slap, no leaking sliding rear window, no door cracks either.

I traded it in for a newer model with more "toys" and more h.p. I have had my 2000 for one month now..no problems of any kind. It has INCREDIBLE get up and go with the 260-265 hp 5.4L. Easy to work on...and built solid.

Don't be scared off at all..the F-150 is by far the best truck on the road in my opinion. I spent many, many hours and posted tons of questions before I bought my 98 F-150. I know I did not go wrong...and I don't think you will either.

Good luck!

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2000 F-150 XLT, 4x2, 5.4L Supercab, Styleside, Black with silver two-tone, 3.55, class III towing package with heavy duty cooling package, overhead console, sliding rear window, keyless entry, dark graphite interior, in dash CD, Pendaliner bedliner, K&N air filter, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II

 

I drove all 3 full size trucks before buying my F150.
I didn't drive Toyota because a V8 was WAY too much money plus there is an ongoing debate about how "Full Size" a Toyota is.
They certainly do charge a "Full Size" price for it though.
I drove a Nissan for 7 yers before that so I had no bias to any one brand.
I felt Ford offered the most truck for the buck and Ford has more configurations than any other brand.
Although I've had a tranny leak already, I am very pleased with my truck overall.
Get an F150 you won't regret it.

 

kkirt1, you got that right and now
we have a (member) modertor, that
brings all the old topics back up,
sure is junking up this board.....

 

Well fourdyfour, I just did it to give NowImScaredToBuy the answers he was looking for.
I just get sick and tired of seeing so many duplicate topics.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think kkirt1 was refering to the fact that this same question has been posted in several different forums.

 

I had a 98 bought used that had a bent frame, if you buy used check for that stuff first. I used to work in the automotive paint business and knew what to look for with body damage and it still got by me. The alignment guy figured it out. I now have a 99 that is flawless except for a broken piece of plastic around the bottom of the seat by the lumbar **** and a one time incident of lifter noise caused by incorrect oil filter. Oh and an intermittent rattle from behind the power point door (very minor) for which I just crank up Counting Crows new CD "This Desert Life". These are great trucks and at least you know what to look for. CHECK FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE.

seacrow
a.k.a. Jason (another one)

 

Thanks so much for the input guys! This is truly a great source of information with really nice folks (save one). You are all right about knowing what to look for ahead of time being a major advantage in my favor. I am impressed with how strong the opinions are about these being great trucks.

Now about the "SPAM". I had to actually do a search on the web to find out what this meant because i am new to BBS's and list's and the sort. My only intention was to get a wide variety of people's opinions and chose the most frequented topics to post my leaders (for lack of a better term)to the survey. I spent over 2 hours reading posts from different topic groups before i wrote anything myself. After my research (which i believed to be quite thorough) the amount of negatives seemed to far outweigh the positives, which concerned me. I thought i was being responsible, respectful and polite..but granted,as Mark G said, I am new to all of this and wasnt quite sure how it all went. AndThenSomeToo: It is my opinion that responses like yours are what make new guys like me feel inferior and maybe even give-up on something they never had a chance to learn. The way you talked down to me, in my opinion wasnt needed...atleast not in that tone! I feel that I gave all of you my respect up front without question..and even tho I made an error..It was my first time ever on a board. The rest of you more than made up for that tho so I would like to remain a member. Even if i am the newguy..that gives no reason to talk to me like a child Andthensometoo. I hope I didnt make any enemys with my first shot at this..and I am more than willing to comply to what is "common knowledge" to you all..but i atleast need a Chance to understand.

Again thank you all for the warm welcome and help. I am glad i found this site..but more importantly the people that use it!

Sincerely,
Jason

 

Now scared to buy: Are you thinking about changing your name
Also another place you might like visiting is our chat room here. We meet on Thrusday nights at 9pm est. This coming Thursday might not have as many people because of turkeyday and all but don't worry about that. It's where a lot of us go to let off steam and have a good time too welcome to the site. Hey, I'd offer to sell you my truck (I'm getting a 2000) but another member here has already jumped on it. Good luck on your search though.

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97F150 XLT SC 4x4 Flairside 4.6 V8 5sp Dk Toreador Red, 3.55LS
ARE tonneau cover, p255/70rx16 tires (came w/235), Superchip
Pioneer CD w/4 Polk Speakers & Clarion APA5240amp, skid plates
bed liner, side window deflectors, reese hitch, K&N air filter
40s-2chamber Flowmaster, Bosch +4 spark plugs, rustproofing
Better Built Stainless nerf bars

 

I love my truck and haven't had any problems with it. This site is great and the members are the best. What I like is the information that allows me to check my vehicle for similar problems...so far I'm very satisfied.

This site also keeps me abreast of all of the latest ideas for mods and custom alterations.
I really appreciate all of you members and the great discussion.


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'99 F150 SC, 4x2, Oxford white, flareside, 5.4, 3.55 rearend,
bodyside mouldings, Snugtop hard tonneau, K&N dropin and airbox mod.
Duraliner drop-in (gave up on the Penda Nascar). Gibson Supertruck
No door cracks yet at 3K!!!

Future mods: 2/4 lowering, bra and some Roush stuff.

 

I'd like to stick up for Andthensometoo. She's alright. I think she was sticking up for the site. A lot of us feel very protective of our site. It's the best on the Web of any automotive user sites that I know.

Welcome among us. But I agree with Tina. I'd change my username to something a little more positive.

You'll get the hang of it all. I'm a techno-dork and I did.

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Black 2000 SC short-box XLT. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, factory box liner. My add-ons: Older Windstar (driver's side) wiper blade - the one with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains; "f150online" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.

My second of the "new" F150s. Great trucks!

 

My main problem is finding modifications to make my truck look and run better, because it already looks and runs great. No problems yet (knock on wood).

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1998 F-150 SC 4X4, 5.4, ORP, Red clearcoat, K&N, Chrome push guard, roll bar & tube side steps, Smoke bug guard and tail light covers, Black bed mat & Ford mud flaps.
www.wrtc.com/oldbook/Truck5.jpg

 

Scared,

New bought 1999 @ 9,000 miles and 14 months out .... leaky rear sliding window (fixed), a known problem. That's it!

First truck, first Ford product and one of the most enjoyable vehicles I have even owned.

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

Bought mine new 12 months ago. 15,000 miles, no problems except for 1 very minor one: The plastic trim on top of the bed was not installed right and the dealer had to replace it. Overall, these trucks are well built and good quality. Most of us are extremely happy with ours.

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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, bed liner, Sony 10 disc CD, Edelbrock IAS, K&N filter, soon to Superchip

 

99 with 13,000 miles had 1 problem - phantom wipers.

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99 F150 XLT Silver 2WD S/C 4.2 5-speed, Superchip, Flowmaster muffler // Rear door switch guards - check them out at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/5031