My 5.4L 98 XLT s/c was built 4/98..the only "problem" I have is that the roof gutter channels have a couple of minor cracks in them. Other than that..it has been a great truck! No piston slap, no door cracks, no leaking rear window.

I spent a great deal of time researching the truck market via the internet(consumer reports, recall data bases, resale value, reliability..etc) before deciding on the Ford F-150. I am very glad I decided to buy a FORD.

 

My truck currently has just over 10k miles on it. I took it in 5 months ago to get a creaking looked at. It turned out to be a loose torsion bar bracket, probably due to all the offroading I've done. The piston slap problem can be closely heard, but isn't anything serious at this point. I've drove threw creeks, rivers, swamps and mud bogs, and have never had any problems except for clearance and traciton problems. I try not to be overly aggressive offroading with it, but it's hard not to when I'm trying to keep pace with my buddies in there older abused trucks! The only truck I can compare my truck to that endures the same level of punishment, is my brothers 99 GMC Sierra work truck. Mined you this is only one of many, but it's already been in for a rebuilt tranny. I thought my brother was a little bias at first (him also being die-hard ford) mentioning an internal door rattle and a slight chassis vibration over bumps at high speeds. But after riding in it, and pointing out all the problems and dislikes, it's just icing on the cake. I have to say, I never even considered buying any other truck when the time came. I knew what I wanted from the start. One thing that aggrevates me, and other's that have much expressed it in other posts, is the fuel mileage, averaging 13.5 to 14 with a K&N. I heard the 2000's are rated for 17/20, is this right?

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'98 F-150 XLT Reg. Cab Flareside 4x4, Black, 5.4l, 3.55LS, tow package, K&N, GTS headlight covers, Alpine changer w/FM mod, Clifford alarm system w/keyless entry & starter disable // Future considerations: 285/75/r16 Mud Terrain BFG's, bed mat, tonneau cover, 4" suspension lift.



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I now have 25,300 miles. Engine check light at 25 miles(loose wire), Alignment and balance at 11,500 miles. Pretty much on par with the Nissan and Toy that I had before going to a full size truck.

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99 .. XL .. SC .. 4.2 .. 3.31 .. auto
Olathe Kansas

 

No SLAP, CRACK, or SOPped rear seat. It's GRRRREAT.

I've been very lucky that I haven't had to go back to the dealer with any problems. . . although it's only been two months and 1200 miles.

A different story on both the Windstar AND Taurus.
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1999 XLT 4x2 SC - DOB: 7/19/99
Dark Toreador Red
4.6L, Auto, P255/70R-16 OWL, 3.55 LS, Rear Slider, Towing pkg, Pwr 40/60 Bench, RKE
Added:
Ford drop-in Bedliner
Ziebart rustproofing
Smittybilt nerfs - textured black #FN1730-S4T
Ford molded splash guards

1998 Windstar
1993 Taurus




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We've had our 97 F-150 4X4 4.6L since May 1996. It now has 24000 glorious miles. It was sent to the dealer for 2 recalls, but other than that, performance has been excellent.

She still looks and drives like the day she was picked up, actually better!

New guy here, excellent site!



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Rick
93 Z28 LT-1 modded
97 F-150 4X4 4.6l

 

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Well my truck has just over 400 miles and still going stong

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window

 

Had my 97 for 80K, and sold it to a friend in Sept. Never spent the night at the dealer yet. Not one breakdown. Still had original brakes on it when I sold it.

Got 8k on my 2000. Nothing wrong yet, and I do not expect anything to go wrong. Ford has sold over a million of these truck in the last 4 years. They have had very few major problems.

-jeff b.



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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 ORP Lariet Oxford White with Harvest Gold 2 tone.

 

So far....my 2000 is 100% problem free. I currently have 1,500 miles on it.

My 98 F-150 that I traded in had almost 18,000 miles on it...no mechanical problems at all..just had the roof water channel cracks (minor).

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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, rubberized undercoating, cabin filtration system, Bugflector II, Mobil 1 5W-30, engine build 10/4/99

 

All these little problems aside, the overall truck will outlast anything on the road. All the manufacturers are striving to make a better truck (and car). Ford has gone to doing a lot of maintenance work because as they said they will be building better and better vehicles so the warranty work will start to disappear. That is why they are offering maintenance at competitive prices. Hey, I'd rather have my truck dealer serviced than go to Pep Boys if the prices were similar. Now they even sell tires. (well they sold them before, but for big $$$) At my dealership we post the competitions prices for certain normal maintenance job. We are either close or cheaper. Just my 2cents.

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1997 F-150, 4.6, automatic, Dark Toreador Red, Supercab, Flareside, 4X4 Off-Road, Towing Package, Chrome Grizzly Wrap Around Push Bar, Ventshades, Ford bedliner, Code Alarm Sure Start RVS remote starter, Ford alarm, Realistic CB with Wilson Little Wil antenna and Astatic power mic, ported MAF sensor, and Lots of TLC!! (Besides being an F-150 nut, I am a Ford auto technician.)

 

Another 2000 model here that's had zero trouble - 5,000 km (3,000 miles) on her now. My '98 had zero trouble in 43,000 km (about 26,000 miles) though the clutch squeaked some. Just the two recalls (intake icing and wonky wheel nuts).

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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 97 XL SC 4x4 4.6L-cloth seat ripped at seam, got it recovered, 15k before trading to my 98 XLT SC ORP 4.6L-no problems at all 15k, traded to my 99 SC ORP 5.4 15K-piston slap new engine still in process build date 12/13/99, leaking rear window (no big deal), stinking air con&ventilation system-I think dealer sprayed some HD stuff to kill bacteria/mold. Hey, I dont need no steenking air con! I love this truck. Ford is taking care of the piston slap, and the orig engine ran perfect once warmed up.

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1999 ORP SC Medium Toreador red 5.4L 17" Centerline Prowler's Deflectashield Magnum K&N dont need anything else-its bad to the bone!

 

2840 Miles Other then the scratch from the factory, No problems, No creaks, No leaks
And some really hard desert driving

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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
10 disc CD changer

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

 

Around 15,000 miles on my 1999, and to date no problems with one exception. When I hit my keyless entry, the interior light sometimes doesn't go on. So minor that I haven't bothered to take it in. Otherwise I am happy as can be with this vehicle. Roomy, lots of power, looks great. In fact, my turck is Deep Wedgewood Blue, and I get as many comments and looks on it as I did on my old Vette. Go figure! I had a 1996 Ranger 4x4 SuperCab and it was just as trouble-free.

If you want a sports car? Chevy Corvette (sorry folks...ain't nothin' like it). A truck? Ford. Every time. No contest.

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1999 F-150 4x4 SuperCab, Deep Wedgewood Blue, ORP, 4-Wheel ABS, Loaded, Flowmaster 50 series, K&N, Tint, Super-White headlights, Westin Nerf Bars, Toff Spray-On Bedliner, Pioneer DEH-P3000 and TS-A6815 speakers, ADS PQ/8 amp.