Newbie alert. A buddy is looking to purchase a 97 F150 with a 4.6 ? I beleive (the smaller engine). It has 100k on on it. What should he be looking for as far as service work already performed? (timing belt?). how are the transmissions in these things? any advice?

Thanks

 

Ask your friend for the vin# so I can run you a carfax report as to the history of the vehicle. One of mine had 108k miles with no problems so far. Also a 4.6. I havent had any problems with the tranny. I believe these trucks are very reliable.

 

97 here, 120,000 and no problems (knocking on wood) except for spark plugs and spark plug wires. Tranny strong as ever (knocking again). Good to see you Gasguzzler007, long time no post!
Yeah, tell your friend to go for the truck!

 

i have a 97 with 86k only thing i have replaced is the tranny fluid oil and coolant no problems what so ever very good truck

 

spark plugs twice,coils,wires,shocks,rotors,rear wheel cylinders,front pads three times,rear once,tires four times,rebuilt rear axle(600 bucks new pinion,carrier,axle bearings with seals),valiat(sc) caved side of bed in at x-mas party,fuel filter,everything else is mods

 

Don't worry about a timing belt. The 4.6 has a timing chain that adjust to wear automatically.