My '98 V-6 went 25,000 miles without a hic-up. I thought it had plenty of power for my needs, like towing a fishing boat with gear in the back, especially if you get the revs up a bit.

My 2000 V-6 has 8,000 miles trouble-free. Read my signature: Great trucks!

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Black 2000 SC short-box XLT. 4.2V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 limited-slip. CD, remote entry, factory side steps, FORD box liner.

My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. GREAT trucks!

 

CyrustheVirus: Have you done the math for buying that '98 truck and selling it immediately yourself? Check out what they're going for privately, same miles and condition of yours? You just might be able to make some fast cash by buying it off lease and selling it yourself.

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Black 2000 SC short-box XLT. 4.2V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 limited-slip. CD, remote entry, factory side steps, FORD box liner.

My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. GREAT trucks!

 

No troubles yet, currently at 38,000 miles on a 98 XL supercab with auto transmission. No serious mods, just K&N filter and Hypertech chip (until about 2K miles ago). Most mods are appearance. Getting new colored grille to replace chrome one (about time!)

 

I have a 97 Reg cab 4.2 and so far no problems for me at 36,000(knock on wood). I bought it at 30k miles so i have yet to see. The truck has the 3.55 rear end and mileage has been horrible, more like V8 numbers at 15-17mpg. With cruise control its even worse so that doesnt get used much. I have 265/75/16 tires now and the gas milage is about the same as with the 235/70/16s so that a plus. Only engine mod so far is a K&N. Sicne ive owned the truck its gotten only Mobil 1 @3000 intervals, not sure about before.

 

No problems, none!

40,000 miles
4.2L Auto STX Flareside Regular Cab
4.30 Gear
Traction-Lok
Superchips
K&N Filter
Pro-M 70mm MAFS
ASP Underdrive Crank Pulley

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HotRodSix
'98 STX Flairside 4.2L Auto
Best 1/4: 16.03 sec. @ 85.9 mph
Dyno: 180 rwhp / 228 ft-lb

 

8600 and no problems yet.
no engine mods either

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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8. class 3 hitch
http://www.geocities.com/bassbuster/truck.html

 

I have 28K on mine and bouth it with 15K and runs excellent!! the powers all there and w/ stock tires I can smoke them in 1 and 2nd gear and in 3rd i can do a little chirp. but other than the the engine is very nice and dependable, but i wish i got the AT


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98 XL F150 SC / 4.2L
5spd
Kenwood CD-player w/
2-12" MTX and 4200 MTX Thunder Amp.
K&N filer and 70 Series Flowmaster Muffler.
3-4 lowering kit by
Chassis Tech
(4)17x8 MB Motoring rims w/ 255-55- vr4 17 BFgoodrich comp T/A tires.
E-mail address:
Mike78664@yahoo.com

 

I'm coming up on 52,000 miles and haven't had any problems. See below for mods.

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Danny
'98 F-150 Std., RC, SB, 4x2, 4.2L, 5-sp, 3.08, AC, speed control, rear slider.
Mods: Mobil 1 engine oil, Red Line D4-ATF trans fluid, Edelbrock IAS shocks,
50 Series Flowmaster, K&N with airbox mod, electric radiator fan, Superchip

 

i have no problems with my turck , its running great. it ahs about 15,000 miles on it. mods inclued-flowmaster 40 series , K&n filter , and a few outer accessories. its runnin great.
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99 silver sport
4.2 v6 auto
supercab , short bed

 

NO PROBLEMS HERE. AT 72000.MILES
98 XLT XTRACAB
3,4INCH DROP
FLOWMASTER MUFFLER
NOLOGY IGNITION SYSTEM
ICEMEN COLD AIR INDUCT SYSTEM
SUPERCHIP

1/4 BEFORE SUPERCHIP,NOLOGY
16.73sec, at 84.MPH

 

Just rolled past 20,000 miles and haven't had any problems with the engine, tranny, window moulding cracks and peeling window gutter paint unlike many people in various threads at this website. However, my front brakes needed some work at 20,000.

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White '98 XL,Reg Cab, 4x2, Long Bed, V6, Auto, Lund Interceptor Deflector, Extang Saber Tonneau, SuperWhite Bulbs, Airaid FIPK with K&N Filter.

 

MUDDER
NOTHINGS WWRONG WITH MY L,
I'M WRITING FOR MY BOYFRIEND!
HE HAS THE 4.2L

 

20yroldLightningchick,

What happened to your Lightning?

 

'99 XLT F/S, no mods

14K, oil change @4K intervals. Runs smooth, good gas mileage (average= 20.5), granted I live in Florida where the highest elevation point is my driveway (a whopping 6" above sea level).
I am planning a 6K trip this summer to the northeast. I will change the fuel filter and rotate tires.

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'99 F-150 4.2 XLT SC FS, CC grey metalic

 

Excellent engine. Had one in my '99 F-150 XLT until I traded it for my 2000 at 14,800 mi. Good mpg, adequate power, not a single mechanical problem. Traded because I needed a long box and was tired of the 5 speed.

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2000 F-150 XLT, Styleside, White, Dark Graphite Int., 4x4, 4.6L, 3.55 L/S, Off-Road pkg (Skid Plates, Cab Steps, Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, P265/70R17SL), Class III Towing pkg with Heavy Duty Cooling pkg, 4 wheel disk ABS, Overhead Console, Factory In-Dash CD, Remote Keyless Entry, and Sliding Rear Window.