I got 105,000 on my F-250 LD (4.6 ), good running mill. I am a firm believer in regular maintenance, and if you properly maintanin a vehicle, it should last a good long while. As far as how many miles is a vehicle good for, well there is as many answers to this as there are vehicle owners. Myself, I believe 200K in not unreasonable with the proper maintenace. I know a few that believe once it hits 80K, its time to trade- no longer reliable, I say fooey!
Maintenance, is the key.

 

My Father has over 175,000 mi. on his 97 (4.6). (STILL NO LEAKS)
I have a little over 16,000 mi. on my 01 (4.6).

 

I know this is a little off subject, but I didn't know where to list it. Since we're talking about how good our trucks are, folks seeking info should note theirs (imports) doesn't go without flaw.

To all the rice lover's, you have your problems toooo........


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Year: 1999
Make: TOYOTA TRUCK
Model: TACOMA

Consumer Complaints

77 Record(s) found

Summary:
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE PROPERLY FIXED. *MJS
ENGINE REPLACED. *MJS
FRONT END SUSPENSION SHAKES, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. *MJS
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. *MJS
STEREO FAILED AND REPLACED. *MJS


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Year: 2001
Make: NISSAN TRUCK
Model: FRONTIER

Consumer Complaints

32 Record(s) found


Consumer Complaints Summary

Make: NISSAN TRUCK
Model: FRONTIER
Year: 2001
ODI ID: 899091

Summary:
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A BRICK WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING CONSUMER. ALSO, CUT CONSUMER ON ARM,AND FROM CHIN TO CENTER OF NECK. AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SO HARD THEY KNOCKED CONSUMER'S HEAD OUT OF WINDOW. CONTACTED DEALER AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED

Pretty hot air bag........

 

I know I was worried as my '98 4x4 Off-Road with it's 4.6 is pushing 100k. Talked to the Ford guys about whether I'd need to replace the engine soon or should just get a new truck. They told me that, with proper maintainence, at 100k, it's still a baby (This coming from a SALESMAN, who'd I'd expect to say anything to sell me a new truck). It still runs like a champ, no piston slap. The only non-oil/filter change or tranny-flush maintainence done on it was replacing a dead battery and tires/brakes. Let's hope it keeps going anothe 1 or 200k!

BTW, oil changes are done religiously, K&N air filter is cleaned religiously and tranny flush is done religiously. Was under it this weekend inspecting all around underneath. Not a spot of rust or even a hint of things going bad. This is living near the ocean, and the truck spends about as much time off-road as on.

Can't say enough good about it.

Magnum

 

I have a 94 F250 4X4 with a 351 in it.. I have
176,000 miles on it and it still runs great.
I do have several problems, the front gas gage
is out, and the clutch fluild leaks out somewhere
after about 2 weeks, I put a bit back in and
off and going. I have done minor maint , plugs,
starter, wires, and a few other things.

 

Hey guys, I'm going to pick up my 97 4.6L tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for all the examples. Hopefull this one will see 200,000.