What to Inspect BEFORE Buying a Used 2004-2008 Ford F-150!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Omg ... I believe I actually found a truly qualified Ford Technician on the internet. Nice job!
I bought my 07 new and just rolled 81K miles. I dealt with the IWE for almost 11 years. Had it in 3 different ford dealerships when it was still under warranty at least 5 times and they could never figure out what was wrong, they replaced the solenoid with the upgraded cover and the vacuum lines. The "grinding noise" remained at times while driving. So last year i finally said i was going to fix it if it came down to replacing every component in the IWE system. I replaced the hubs, the check valves, and finally threw on another (now the 3rd) solenoid and it finally is fixed. After 11 years, cost me about $300. Your videos assisted with all the work ive done and ive learned alot about doing my own minor repairs. Thank You!
I think your talking about the 4wd, had same issue, would just engage while driving,scary. Turned out to be the switch, had to replace it twice. (After replacing solenoid).
You say that a pre own inspection is more comprehensive but I highly doubt anyone performs inspections to your degree
I got a newish truck inspected and there was a common problem with water leaking into the engine air filter. Basically had a moldy filter. Only $30 to replace but it was never stated in the inspection. If I didn't read up on it I would have never checked for at least a year.
Exactly no one is taking a car apart for 150.00 and owner will also not let you take his car apart to inspect it only visual inspection and if it is bad it’s a used truck normal wear . If you don’t want issues buy new
@@mplscarsales6652 I use a 15 foot bore camera that hooks to android phone ($5amazon buy) and do a proper inspection of anything I'm buying. Including inside the oil and trans pans and radiator. No need to take off anything except dipsticks and radiator cap
@@cluelessblamer518 never trust vehicle inspection if you aren't friends the person doing it, almost noone cares about some random person's bad car purchase and the dealers & big shops believe if you came there for an inspection you'll come there for repair so they'll be even less likely to tell you it's not right.
Exactly
Great video ! You are truly a big net positive to the Ford community, I love watching you videos .
Love the videos! I'm in a 2008 F150 2wd 4.6.......so far 218,000 on it and thanks to videos like yours I'm able to stay out front of future problems. I have not been on the side of the road yet.
Time stamps for me
Prevention:
Use one piece spark plugs
9:30 rust penitent
14:55 oil pump
16:20 Roller
17:33 exhaust manifold steel bolts and studs
18:53 crankshaft flush washer
20:00 HVAC
21:20 steering wheel
22:55 window
24:20 3rd brake light leaking/cab rust corner
25:25 undercarriage
27:00 IWE
29:00 pull PCM codes DONT ACCEPT P1000 (means codes were erased)
30:48 fuel filter
31:40 transfer case
35:00 melting connector to fuel module
real one
I bought my 2007 XLT 2 wheel drive new. I'm on the third full AC system replacement. 109,000 miles. No other major problems and it still looks good.
I have an 08 with the 4.6 2valve and don't see much about it on this channel, and I love this channel. I hear it's definitely the better option for longevity and reliability. With a hard 169k on it I would have to agree with that statement.
Jason Palmer yes. That 4.6 is the way to go if you like the 11th Gen body style and don't tow anything heavy. I would love to have a 04-08 with the 4.6. You have a solid truck!
It's not the "big dog" but it's the proven reliable engine that has been refined and updated over the years. Keep it maintained and torque those spark plugs properly and you shouldn't have any issues with it for a very long time.
2 valve on a 08?
329000 on my 4.6
2004 f150 5.4L 3V. 386,568k on the truck and counting, with original engine, trans and differentials. Did the timing job when I bought it at 160,000k and have never had a major issue since. Minor engine issues were, one roller follower bearing was rattling, replaced both VCT solenoids and that’s the only engine work done to the truck. besides your typical spark plug job. Best truck I’ve owned to date! Wether it’s +30 Celsius or -30C this truck wont stop. Maintenance is key!
I swear, I applaud you on these videos more like very grateful that you make people aware what they are getting into before purchasing certain Ford editions. I didn't know this channel existed until my mom purchased a used 08 Expedition (long story short: asshole ran stop sign smacked into my mom's 04 Exped so hard it bent the frame.), I searched everywhere (100mi radius), for another Exped for my mom and found an 08 Expd with 153K miles and at that's all she could afford without going into payments. That was 4yrs ago I take care of my mom's Exped more like baby it as best as I can she's 80yrs old now and still drives like a commercial driver. It has 207K now and still drives solid, I change some things on it either OEM or better but when it comes to oil and transmission I'm strict in replacing them on schedule (except oil instead of 7,500 I change it at 5,000). I still can't fathom how Ford wants to save some pennies by not putting a dipstick for the transmission. Thanks for this great video and another listings what to look for for my mom's truck. God Bless you & to your family.
Brian, you're best video to date!... I had an '06 and many of the defects you point out had indeed failed on mine. 167k miles and the desire for a new Ford F150 had me part with it. They're still great trucks but like any other, require routine & preventative maintence. Thanks for your support.
I just bought a 2007 and the guy already fixed most of these common problems
Thank you! Your video was exactly what I was looking for!
I can tell you love the truck even as you explain it’s surprising engineering flaws.
I just bought a 2005 F-150 lariat with 118,000 miles and this showed me exactly what to look for to confirm it was in sound condition and what I’m going to have to do to her as these problems manifest.
Thank you again!
Keep up making videos!
I just saw this same one!!! Fn plastic crap!
This video make me appreciate my 2008 F150 4.2 with 240,000 miles even more.
Thanks Brian for all you have done. My son and I were very leery on making the purchase of a 2006 crew lariat we did yesterday. We stumbled upon your video and watched it as we traveled 100 miles to inspect his first Ford product. It really helped make our decision easier. A lot of things you discussed were already taken care of by the previous owner. Keep up the good work. I am on an island, as my dad and brother are die hard Chevy loyalists.
Die hard Chevy loyalists are loyalists because of all the "COMMON PROBLEMS" - and the difficulty of repairing most of them!!
it's so funny to see you point out literally every item wrong with my truck, I needed this video 5 years ago!
every car has its own problems or defects, does not matter if it is Mopar or BMW or Mercedes. There is no car that is completely " Trouble-Freeee" ;)
I have the same truck and I love it despite a few issues. It's in some of my videos.
Actually toyota only needs oil change and new tires until 200k, ask Scott Kilmer he is a highly trained mechanical technician and aimed youtuber.
@@BoleDaPole i think you need an oil change
@@eklazhward4739 Scotty Kilmer's Celica is.
Holy cow...I have an '04 and always was puzzled about that cold howling noise. I never figured it out in 15 years...but now I know! I would never have guessed it was the alternator.
I noticed it too in cold weather for years. I just replaced my alternator on my 2006 last month. It was cracked. Ford lied and said it was 130 amp when I bought truck new (HD model) but it was only 110amp. I still have the "false advertising" original window sticker.
I've been wondering that too!
Great information Brian thanks for all that great info. keep up the good work, I wish other mechanics would give more information like this, I learned a lot! I’m a mobile auto mechanic and come across so many different issues with people I appreciate the information. thanks, Doug
Thanks for pointing out that the F150 can be a good truck if you are a mechanic and can fix all the crappy designs Ford engineers incorporated in them. I love Ford trucks, repairing all the broken ones paid for my first house and with the Eco Boost and other engineering faults on the newer ones, I'm on my way to setting aside a nice retirement. Got to love Ford if you are in the repair business.
I sure am glad I live in Colorado and this corrosion s*** is a minimal concern for us out here
I live in Montana and you're more likely to have an out-of-stater cause a crash and total your vehicle than you are to have any kind of rust :p
my 05 4.6 just went passed 300,000. Now Im going to go through the tuck. I love my truck.
So it's a great truck if you pay Ford out of pocket to rebuild it with Ford's redesigned parts that they botched in the first place? Why not just buy something else that doesn't have any issues and was properly engineered?
And to Brian: You have the best information and delivery on youtube. Keep it up... The info you provide us is invaluable when clients bring us these vehicles.
@Charles Ball Actually, I don't need luck. The method I've used has worked flawlessly for the past 25 years. Not a single design fault or failure to deal with.
@Charles Ball Exactly! I'm glad Ford actually updates their designs, fixes their problems, and delivers to their customers. I'm irritated that some things weren't done right from the get-go but after owning a Subaru I can deal with updating a few parts as necessary.
@@LynxStarAuto Speaking specifically, Toyota is making the best engineered cars and trucks right now. Just my experience as an auto tech. The things just break less than everything else, or not at all.
I truly enjoy my 2012 F-150 Lariat 4x4. I bought it used in 2019, and made improvements from new wheel & tires, new radiator, air filter, tune-up, battery , new stereo, had the oil, transmission & differential oil changed, change hoses & belts, new brake pad’s & rotors all the way around, new front hubs, new rear shocks and new headlights. It’s running great. Just trying to keep it as long as I can.
Thank you for sharing your expertise Brian! Just completed Ford 5.4 timing kit following your videos; and I follow all of your maintenance suggestions. Thank You!!
I got 298k miles out of my 04 f150 with the 5.4 v8. Fix the problems and do regularly scheduled maintenance and it will last you a long time
You have a ton of knowledge. You should train the young adults looking to get in this field
I have a 2013 with the Coyote V8 with 223,000 miles and it runs great and uses less than 1/3 quart between 6,000 mile change intervals. Best truck I have ever owned (so far). I am not too sure about the newer ones ...
Junior Thompson what weight oil are you using?
My 04 is a beautiful POS due to the 5.4...Ten years of constant problems and finally bought a chevy
Love the info. Great video. I can see why fixed or repaired daily quote is still around. Issues that should have not left the manufacturer. I have owned one 2001 ford f150. Had something go wrong with it very often so I was glad I got rid of it. No more ford no more issues. Much luck for other owners but I will gladly stay away from that brand.
Hey everyone let's talk Brian into a coyote swap for the 04 to 08
Not with that brand new 5.4 sitting there! That's a very good engine once its been repaired properly, this was a new design in 2004, so naturally the real world flaws didn't show up until they were actually living in the real world.
Bryan, do it!
I would rather put a 6.2 Boss V8 instead.
impressive the amount of knowledge you have on these trucks. Thanks for sharing. Can't imagine how many people you helped out with this... myself included. You're spot on with some of the issues I have on my 04
Looking at this truck makes me happy I live in Texas. I have an 03 that still looks new under the hood and underneath. Zero rust anywhere.
I’ll keep my 2010 as long as I can. I’ve seen a lot of 09/10’s with rotten cab corners lately. I’ve had me truck oil sprayed yearly since new, it’s kept it looking good underneath. Awesome video!
oil sprayed?
When you change your oil use the old oil to spray inside your frame and inside your body parts
Great vid Brian as always, you answered a couple of emails of mine in the past excellent advice. Hey folks if you own one of theses trucks or plan on buying one do what Brian says and you wont go wrong, best and honest in the business. Peace
KMI Building same for me. Brian is good about answering emails. Thanks Brian!
I had an 04 for 14 years, and I had to replace all 4 window regulators and repair the suicide door cables. Not to mention the broken spark plugs on removal.
Tim Scarborough ya well that’s pretty minor for 14 years with a truck.
5w-40 oil since day one 360,000 still going strong
5w-40 huh.. i just be running 30.. I'll consider going up once i get 250,000
I have heard of my people using 15w-40 or 5w-40 since day one and having zero issues well past 200k miles but in general 5w-30 is more than enough.
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south @@repairvehicle
@@repairvehicle no same everything internals ,,changed coil packs, spark plugs differential ,over drive solinoid I'm in South I do all my maintenance way earlier than manual says every year drain the radiator, put new fluid every year drain what's in the transmission oil pan , fluid change the oil every 5000 miles
The moment you said that the bad bearings in the pulleys sound like a power steering pump, I was brought back to when I purchased my 08 Ford Escape. When I asked the dealer about the sound, he said "all of these cars make that sound, it's nothing to worry about" (obviously, I got that in writing). A year later, I was driving up past Houghton Lake, MI and something broke- it didn't feel right, power steering was gone, the temp shot up, and I got all kinds of warning lights.
Turns out that one of the idler pulleys seized up and nearly disintegrated the serpentine belt. Moral of the story to everyone else is to get everything in writing and to watch videos or read articles on common failure points of particular vehicles before you buy them.
Information out the wazoo. Wow, you sir; are a master of the FOMOCO brand.
Mine was an early 2004. I fixed the third.brake light leak probably in the first year, the overdrive servo snap ring broke and turned overdrive into neutral, 1 rear axle seal went on me, a brake caliper stuck on me once, the 4.6 was the best engine that I ever had and the 4WD was flawless. Unstoppable in the snow. 200,000 miles on her and she is a daily driver up in Michigan now. My 2020 F150 with the 5.0 and hopefully “smart” 4WD has got some mighty big shoes to fill. Happy to subscribe.
Don't forget to unclog the rear axle vent tube, clogs up at the underbed attachment point, causes those oil seal leaks.
Wow the owner of that truck is crazy investing in a new engine on a truck that has so many issues, better to just cut your losses and buy a new one instead of buying a whole new engine. At least it made a good video for learning about all the possible issues with Ford trucks, thanks for the great video!
My 08 STX has had the brake light on for the last 3 years. First it was intermittent, then steady. Rang out the wires, switch, and decided I was not worried about it. But now I know why, thanks.
i am not even buying a f150, yet still watched the video lol the knowledge here is gold!
You my friend just saved me , THOUSANDS, ! cant thank you enough! def a new subscriber! Thank you again!. cheers , all the way from NC!
Can you make a video on the 4.6 3v f150s?
There’s no 4.6 3 valve F150.
Huge thank you for making all these videos about the 11th gen F150's. Helped me a ton to know what to jump on with the used 07 that I recently bought, and I love this truck now.
Same although it's hard not getting overwhelmed by all the catastrophic issues these suffer with. I just bought a 2007 XLT 4x4 and already I'm regretting diving into this world 😂
Fantastic video. A lot of the issues I have dealt with on my 2005 with the exception of the rusting and corrosion issues and it being 4.6L with 327,000 miles. The only thing I could add are the multiple issues with electrical windows and such that turned out to be the wiring passing through the driver's side door jam to the door. Several power wires that just broke off inside the boot seal. Very hard to find and impossible to see. Not corrosion related.
Coils and plugs was a continuous story of our 2006 Expedition.
Yeah, the 100,000 mile plug is a myth. I started changing mine every 30K (ish). The coil issue went away
Were you running Motorcraft coils? I have yet to have one fail but I have seen a ton of aftermarket replacements fail. I know the MC ones are twice as much money (I've replaced 2 due to spark plug blowouts) but they really are worth it vs. the hassle of an aftermarket coil.
@@406Steven
They were originals. 4 of them total. One of my techs told me to start changing the plugs every 30k. It's been about 70K miles since my last coil failure. I have replaced 3 with Motorcraft and one with a Napa part. But Napa's part had a Motorcraft stamp on it. Ha
@@rays7437 Ouch, I'd run OEM plugs at 60k intervals (might be a bit long for some people's liking but it's OEM recommendation) and replace the coils when they're bad. Sometimes you get lucky with aftermarket stuff and you get a re-branded coil or just something that didn't quite make QC but it's good enough, but generally they're not good enough. As much as they cost I only replace them if they're bad, but it's worth spending a little more for OEM.
@@406Steven
I use only OE parts. Unless it's a side of the road weekend type of thing.
I tend to "over" maintain my vehicles, but I also tend to be very hard on them.
Nice video. My 04 4.6 has 190k. As long as the frame stays good and body is decent I’ll fix anything that’s wrong with it. I keep my frame coated and oiled on the inside along with my rockers so it should last a long time.
"Coated and oiled" I've thought of doing this. Just curious what you use to keep the frame from turning into swiss cheese.
@@schafn I undercoat the outside and spray the inside with oil
@@farmalllover8217 just regular motor oil? I've thought of mixing used oil with diesel.
@@schafn yes. I mix mine with kerosene but diesel would work fine too
I just seen the greatest video after I bought my 2004 F-150. Thank you very much for the information 🎉👍👌🙏🙏🙏!!!
Recently picked up an 08 super cab with 128k on it. So far so good. I really enjoy it so far
A friend of mine had an 04 model. Poor guy, he hated Ford after buying that truck.
On my 04 that I bought used. Within 6 months cam phasers gave away then the AC, battery, alternator, drivers side calipers. Now 2 years later the transmission died. It currently has 179 on it. Not a reliable truck in my opinion.
I love and watch all ur videos. I wish u lived in Maryland. Keep helping us non mechanic we need it.
This is one of the most comprehensive and thorough truck walk thru videos I’ve seen. Thank you very much.
All issues aside, it all boils down to: take care of your vehicle and follow the maintenence schedule. I get so many funny looks for changing my oil every 6 months or 3000 miles. All I can say is, oil is cheap, parts are not.
Say, I have that same Quincy air compressor.
People look at me funny when I tell them about the things I do to my own vehicles, especially since I usually drive older stuff with a lot of miles on them. I tell them I don't owe any money on them and they never cost me any real money because they never break--these nickles and dimes I spend here and there save me thousands over the life of the vehicle.
almost 116k miles and still running beautifully.
You do a lot of repairs on the 5.4, 4.6, etc., but do you see any issues with the 5.0 that we need to be aware of?
Yes, the cylinders nearest to the firewall overheat from insufficient coolant circulation. This melts the exhaust valves and those cylinders loss compression. It requires replacing the valves by removing the heads.
Ford: okay the body is done now where do we put the engine.
Workers: FUCK! You wanted an engine in it too!!
im shopping for a used f150 and this is helping me put a checklist of things to inspect, ty!
Very informative, was looking at a 08 model for my son but, now second guessing this purchase.
Thanks Road Department for all the salt.
No vehicle can survive that. Road salt will destroy your car or truck from top to bottom and everything underneath it.
@@tommytruth7595 The salt will destroy the under carriage WAY, WAY before the upper body goes. People spend TOO MUCH TIME waxing and fretting about the paint, when you can LITERALLY HEAR the rusting under the car. They should spend a LOT MORE time hosing down the under carriage especially BEFORE the warm weather sets in. Don't worry too much when it's really cold, the corrosive effect of the salt is slowed down.
I thank the Wisconsin DOT everytime I see a "salt" truck, with my "middle" finger!!
You are the man i wish you would go through my truck everyone should have a great mechanic like you
You make me loco Ford Tech.
I have an 08 f150, getting ready to turn over 250,000 miles. Had to replace transmission, repair timing chains, but other than that small issues like plugs and regular oil changes keep my baby running. Full synth oil since day one, and a capful of prolong after oil change.
I was fortunate to have a relative work for the ford house, so I got a discount, but, if I remember clearly what I did pay was around 800 or so for parts. There was a ticking in the engine, so I had it checked out. I guess around 200-225,000 miles or near there, the chains start to get stretched and are due to be replaced.
Excellent info, I would love to hear your thoughts on the 4.6L 2V SOHC engine, do you have any videos about that motor?
Best of the modular engine ford made, after that ford managed to screw that up with the 5.4, 3 valve.
My f150 has a 4.6l v8 2v very reliable
Do not forget the transmission check balls! My 2007 F150 with 181,000 miles started having the torque converter locking up in second gear as soon as it shifted into second. It was also almost stalling and shuddering when coming to a stop until it shifted into first. Searched high and low for other peoplele having this problem and several replaced almost every thing and ended up putting a programmer/tuner on their trucks to fix it. then several said a new toruque converter selinoid fixed their problems. Figured I would try a new selinoid and no change. Then LUCKELY I saw your video on this problem. Originally watched the long broken 4th gear snap ring video and missed the much shorter one about the check balls. Well pulled down my valve body and found only 7 check balls!!!! Installed 8 new check balls, new gaskets, new filter and 17 new its Mercon V and NO MORE PROBLEM!!! Shifts and operates like new!! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VERY HELPFULL VIDEOS!
Marya
Just bought an ‘18 3.5 turbo to replace my ‘06 5.4 which was 95% original with nearly no maintenance. I think I replaced the 4x4 solenoid, the thermostat resister, one small section of exhaust pipe, and the spark plugs and tires. It’s got 111k miles and looks great still. Oh, I’ve had to replace the fog light sockets. I actually still have it and think that I’m going to regret selling it but I don’t really have the room for it and it doesn’t make much sense to keep it...I still dig it. Oh, needs a wheel bearing.
Do you need a very good Technician helper or work with you ?
I'm looking to get a used 2006 very informative now I know what to check once I get it
I’ve got 267,000 on my 04 5.4 3v with fresh timing chains 16,000 miles ago. Dad bought it new and gave it to me with 153,000 on it. I tow with it all the time and it has never left me stranded. However, while this one has been great I don’t think I’ll look for another one when this one finally calls it quits.
Great video Ford Tech
Aluminum blocks should use sleeves but the 18 and up coyote 5.0 has no sleeves instead they use thermal spray weld for the cylinder liners which causes the piston slap if I’m not mistaken
Correct that and the Forged aluminum pistons according to Ford.
I have a 2006 and a 2007 both with the 4.6L One has 195K miles with no issues the other has 90K miles and it just threw a plug but I got it fixed. I love these trucks.
I'm going to look at an 06 lincoln LT 5.4 next week. I'm a mechanic so should be fun!
LOVE the Melling recommendation. You are great about defending Ford parts where they deserve it and straight on target with where they fall short. I'm curious as to what you think about the humor of of the guy who decided to run the heater hose under the Intake but put quick connect elbows on them...
I knew that there was a reason that I like Toyota! Have an 05 F150 with 4.6. So far no trouble of significance with 155Kmi.
Never could understand Ford engineering, they have some of the messiest engine bays in the industry.
Any modern car is a mess of wires and hoses, if you ask me. My issue with Ford engineering is that they often try to improve on things which do not need improving upon or they design something in a way which makes absolutely no sense--like the timing arrangement on a 4.0 SOHC V6.
UnsulliedSpy its to meet stupid ass EPA standards. They are in each others pockets. One makes the poison. The other makes the antidote.
@@Noname-lk2ol like Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates!
@@406Steven Ford did not design the 4.0 SOHC. But they should have never used it either in the USA. Could have just kept a 4.0 single cam pushrod. My 2010 has a 4.0 SOHC, and it went out. Rear timing chain went out. Junked the motor and now swapping a 4.6 3v in now. Screw the 4.0 even though it sounds great for a v6.
with all the great info on your channel, I'm surprised that you don't have over a million subs by now
Being a Ford only channel the videos definitely dont have the wider audience and subscriber base like a general auto repair channel.
helluva lot of Ford truck owners out there, you would think there would be. Thanx for all the invaluable info
Are there any common problems on the 4.2l and 4.6l engines? Or problems specific to the 2WD models?
No not really. If well maintained they bulletproof! My Dad has 05 F150 XL w/4.2L V6 ..only tires & battery along with reg fluid changes In 14yrs!
@@LynxStarAuto Wow, thanks for taking the time to share that wealth of knowledge. I would like to add an extra +1 for using 5W30 instead of the recommended 5W20. It was spec'ed for US emissions laws and does not help your engine long-term. In EVERY other market in the world the same engine calls for 5W30 and it is the difference between a problematic engine and one which will last for hundreds-of-thousands of miles without lubrication-related failure. I run Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 or their European blend 0W-40 (I've had great results with the Euro oil in everything I've run it in but it isn't always available) at 5k intervals in the summer or 3k in the winter with a Motorcraft filter and have never had any issues, any valve tick or rattle, anything.
@@Davido50 They made alot of F 150 XL Tradesman edition with 4.2 V6...most are white...and you can buy them in mint condition (70 K miles) with no rust for 4-5K. ...with a long bed. I like the half suicide doors for the extra space in back of seats (a great body style if you don't carry passengers).
Alot of the 3 valve issues can be avoided by using full synthetic oil - mine is an 06 at 325k that has had nothing but full synthetic oil since i bought it and other regular maintenance items and she is still towing a car hauler like its nothing
I want to buy a new obd code reader, Id like your recommendations. Thanks
Now that is a comprehensive video
I fixed all these issues and more. Bought a 1967 f250.
I've kept my 98 f150
NO WORDS TO EXPRESS THE EXCELLENCE.....WELL DONE...ON SPOT......KEEP THOSE VIDEOS UP....
Just got an 04! Now selling my 2000 4.6. Flareside low miles but I need 4x4 urgent due to roads here
Glad mine spent its life in Arizona and southern Nevada
Thank you very much for this! inspecting and possibly buying an 06 tomorrow
Thanks... Just canceled an appointment to look at an 08. Good lord. I knew they were bad. Just not to the extent shown.
So basically don't buy an 04 to 08 unless you have a lot of time.
Buy it cheap, fix it with updated components, awesome truck for cheap that will last forever if you're willing to put some sweat-equity into it.
Even if you buy it cheap.Who has $2000 or more dollars to put in to make it run properly? Not everyone.
There is a video like this for every truck ever made. So ride a bicycle
Every truck has issues idc what it is. There ALL nice when there new
Yeah other trucks have issues, but not like the F150s from this time range.
Love your video's. I have an 07 stx 4.6. I've dealt with at least 1/3 of these problems. Now you've gave me some more things to look at. Thanks I guess lol. Keep up the good work.
That new solenoid for the 4x4 with cover should be free. that is a very dumb spot to put it without thinking about the water.
I used to work with an old time truck driver, an he used to say jack up the radiator cap, and pull a new truck under it.
You are a great mechanic thanks for sharing knowledge you will never know how much you’ve helped me god bless
My 04 4.6 has 250k miles on it and other then 2 batteries one alt, and a fuel pump its been a good one how ever I found out it was in an accident which has caused bearings on just driver side have went, but so far that 4.6 runs great
Fantastic! Best go over video I've ever seen. Im going to buy a 2004-2007 F150 in next few days but looking at 4.6L engine, hope you have a review for that, otherwise I now know what to look at above, below and around the engine. Thank you!
Awesome post sir. Explains a few of my issues with 2004 F150.
Sadly, I bought a 2004. In the 2 yrs that I have owned it, I have had nearly EVERY SINGLE one of the problems you have mentioned.
Bought the truck for $5000.
Put in $8000 for all the repairs you have mentioned in this video.
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I had an 05 F150 XLT extended cab four-wheel-drive for 15 years I took ridiculous care of this truck change the oil all the time had cam phasers replaced under warranty. Had to have someone replace the spark plugs because I didn’t wanna deal with that. The truck ran great for about a year after, then it started burning. The electrode off the number four cylinder plug, changed it a couple times it kept melting it down, put new coils on it didn’t help, one day I put it on the hoist and was checking under side out seen the frame was gone so I sold it at 110.00 miles. What surprises me is to this day I see the same year trucks running around with that motor in it. How is that possible?
Yeah I could have prevented this buyers remorse I'm having right now, bought a used 2005 f150 5.4l 6 months ago and I'm still trying to get it ready for inspection...I have had tons of problems but these are none of them...not yet anyway...I really have my work cut out for me and all I wanted was a few loads of clean fill for around the house.
Wow!! I own a 2004 F150 lariat crew cab. Good thing I live in SoCal. This truck is all rusted out. Mine is garage kept and still looks like new no rust at all. The only issue I had is the door windows.
Wow, i wish i had information like this about all cars. Good job dude!