I am considering buying a 2003 F-150 Heritage with a V6. Over all the truck is in great shape with the exception of one thing. Before and after the test drive I crawled under to truck to look for any leaks. I noticed a little oil just behind what I think is the oil pan. I am going to try and explain what I saw.

Just behind what I think was the oil pan was another housing that appeared to be leaking oil. In the area of the leak, was a round possible plastic plug that would spin freely. I told the sales guy about it and he said it was leaking because it’s an indicator that the oil needs to be changed and that it was a seal that need to be replaced every time the oil is changed.

Any ideas about this plastic plug and if it could be the source of the leak/drip?

 

okay first off the heritage model was made in 2004, which ford was using the left over frames.

i doubt that an oil leak would indicate that the oil needed to be changed. but i have an 04heritage v6 and the way the oil filter is, it is very easy to slip some of the cross member when taking it off.

to me it wasnt clear on where excatley you where talking about where the oil was leaking from.

 

He's as full of **** as a Thanksgiving turkey.

 

Hahahahahaaha....

Somehow I missed this thread...

Ya... man, it is probably a leaky pan gasket or something... I'd steer clear of the truck...

 

I'm thinking more like a leaky rear main seal. I'd take the truck to a trusted mechanic for an inspection and evaluation before buying it, if the dealer balks, walk away, they are hiding something.

 

Sorry I was out of town for the holidays and havnt had a chance to follow up with the thread. Thanks for the responces!
I did not purchase the truck. even though he lowed the price by 2k. This is after I walked out on his offer of 15k.
Anyone have a picture of the under side of a F150?

 

15k is too much for a used 2004 heritage v6

 

way to much... 8 or 9 at the most i would think.

 

My 03 is now worth less than 5k.

 

My 07 is now worth 5.5k.

 

What you guys are saying these used truck are worth. I will have to pay someone to take my 99 from me. I am glad that I don't plan to ever sell it. It will be distroyed or die b4 it goes. Which most likly be when my son gets to have it in 6 yrs. Ben

 

Wow I sure couldn't find any trucks that new for those prices when I was looking last fall.....

 

i payed 6k for my 99 4.2L v6 4x4 with 70k miles back in september did i get ripped?

I thought i got a great deal?

 

I paid a little more for my 2000 F150 4x4 with 30 k miles on it last fall and thought I got an ok deal

 

That thing had 30k miles on it.... dang thats crazy for a 00... i thought my 99 with 70k was barely used!