The F150,000 Mile Club
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 541
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From: Indianapolis, IN USA
My Co. truck; 1997 F-150 S/C w/ 4.6L Windsor is almost 159,000 miles. This truck had tune-up @ 102,000. Ford (independant) mechanic checked many paramaters on engine & ECM. At that time, he said "engine was as good as new". Main problem has been transmission sensors--all replaced @ approx. 135,000 & problem reoccured @ 150,000 miles. At 150,000 miles, mechanic diognosed problem as oil contamination on (1) external sensor, cost about $100.00.
Both lower ball joints replaced @ 73,000 miles. New tires, alignment & front brakes @ 73,000 & 146,000 miles.
This truck gets worked hard & lightly maintained. Oil is changed @ 5,000 to 8,000 miles. It was using (1) qt. of oil (between changes); until I started using Lucas Oil Stabilizer @ approx. 144,000 miles.
The engine runs excellant, the vehicle drives as good as the day it was new, and usually gets 400 miles on a tank of fuel.
I use Motorcraft 5W30 and / or Valvoline 5W30. This 4.6L has had engine knock (cold) since about 44,000 miles.
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1999 Teal Blue F-150 S/C
4.6L, XLT, 3.55 L/S 4x2
Tow pkg., Rhino liner, Engine block heater & Swiss hard toneau cover. Premium sound
255/75 R16 Generals-owl
This" is Mama's pride"
Both lower ball joints replaced @ 73,000 miles. New tires, alignment & front brakes @ 73,000 & 146,000 miles.
This truck gets worked hard & lightly maintained. Oil is changed @ 5,000 to 8,000 miles. It was using (1) qt. of oil (between changes); until I started using Lucas Oil Stabilizer @ approx. 144,000 miles.
The engine runs excellant, the vehicle drives as good as the day it was new, and usually gets 400 miles on a tank of fuel.
I use Motorcraft 5W30 and / or Valvoline 5W30. This 4.6L has had engine knock (cold) since about 44,000 miles.
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1999 Teal Blue F-150 S/C
4.6L, XLT, 3.55 L/S 4x2
Tow pkg., Rhino liner, Engine block heater & Swiss hard toneau cover. Premium sound
255/75 R16 Generals-owl
This" is Mama's pride"
Member
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Stillwater, OK
I have a 97 with 109,000 miles on it and is running just fine. I have put nothing but 10W30 Quaker State ever since i bought it, and normal changes on trans, etc... The only problems i have had with the truck are related to the heavy offroading i previously did in my truck.
Just my .02cents, but Off-roading alot will catch up with your truck in the future!!
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1997 Ford F-150
4X4 ORP Ext Cab
Silver 5 Speed
*K&N air filter
*Dual glasspacks with side exit
*Tinted Windows
*Rancho RS5000's
*3" Body Lift
*American Racing Wheels
*Westin Nerf bars
*Westin Brush Guard
*5 150 watt KC dalylighter
*GTS Blackouts
*Billet 3rd Brake cover
*F-150online Sticker
"THE HEARTBEAT STOPS HERE" on the windshield
...Its a KC thing, you wouldnt understand!
Just my .02cents, but Off-roading alot will catch up with your truck in the future!!
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1997 Ford F-150
4X4 ORP Ext Cab
Silver 5 Speed
*K&N air filter
*Dual glasspacks with side exit
*Tinted Windows
*Rancho RS5000's
*3" Body Lift
*American Racing Wheels
*Westin Nerf bars
*Westin Brush Guard
*5 150 watt KC dalylighter
*GTS Blackouts
*Billet 3rd Brake cover
*F-150online Sticker
"THE HEARTBEAT STOPS HERE" on the windshield
...Its a KC thing, you wouldnt understand!
Member
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Mulberry, IN, USA
164,000 and still going strong. Nothin but frequent oil and all filter changes.
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
K&N, flowmasters
2 10" MTX 8000 series in my own box design
200X2(RMS) Kenwood amp
stainless rockers and fenders 31X10.5 BFG MT on 15X8.5 Progressive alum
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1987 F-150 300 L6 4sp 2wd
K&N, flowmasters
2 10" MTX 8000 series in my own box design
200X2(RMS) Kenwood amp
stainless rockers and fenders 31X10.5 BFG MT on 15X8.5 Progressive alum