Should I buy this Ford 2004 5.4 4X4 Lariat?
I am a little worried about it being a money pit, because the mirrors, power pedals, and drivers seat controls did not seem to work when I test drove it today (at a local Ford dealership). The sales guy said they will see if it is a simple fix. Also, the step bars on the sides are pretty beat up, but I think those are inexpensive to replace.
There are some dings here and there and I am okay with those. The truck will be for handy work and transporting horse feed and supplies. I wanted something better than a beater without getting into debt (as you know these new nice trucks nowadays are 30-50K easy!).
Can these modern Ford engines last long passed 150K Miles? I am looking to trade in my 03 G35 sedan which will cover about 10K of my cost. Should I wait and save more cash? Thanks for any tips.
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Ford Truck (Ford F150 Lariat 5.4 4X4)
Mileage 162,377
Exterior Color Oxford White Clearcoatarizona Beige Clearcoat Met
Interior Color Tan
Engine 8 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission 4 Speed Automatic
Drive Type 4 wheel drive – rear
Fuel Type Gasoline
Doors Four Door
* Power Adjustable Pedals
* Power Driver Seat
* Anti-Lock Brakes
* Air Conditioning
* Alloy Wheels
* Climate Control
* Backup Sensor System
* Front Bucket Seat(s)
* Cruise Control
* CD Player
* Console
* Gauge Cluster
* Clock
* Trip Odometer
* Tachometer
* Power Sunroof
* Step Bumper
* Keyless Entry
* Compass
* Rear Power Window
* AM-FM Stereo Radio
* Dual Airbags
* Memory Seating
* Steering Wheel Radio Control
* Nerf Bars
* Bed Liner Spray On
* Homelink System
* Heated Seats
* Leather Seats
* Power Door Locks
* Power Passenger Seat
* Power Windows
* Tinted Glass
* Tilt Wheel
4 Responses
210.KYLE.210
13 Aug 2010
Jeremy
13 Aug 2010
definitly wait thats too much mileage for that new of a truck my trucks a 95 f150 and it has 20,000 miles less then that truck and i got it for 1,500 so theres no losing with that lol but ima stop showing off what im trying to tell you is that should keep looking and youll find the perfect choice dont rush into it.
aaronh9
13 Aug 2010
To be fair the F150 is a great truck, the electrical stuff common to start failing if not taken care of. The engines will last no problem, The new transmissions in the F150 are very good as well. I agree that the price for this truck is a bit steep cause of the mileage. It would be wise to buy an extended warranty. I am a Senior Master Tech for a Ford Dealership and I own this truck, Mine has 150,000 miles on it and it has never let me down. Since I am a tech I do not work on it unless it breaks and it has not broke so I never work on it. That’s my two cents. Great truck just need to get them to fix the few things and lower the price a bit.
Jonathan
13 Aug 2010
yes if you like the truck
I think thats a little too much for how many miles it has. But yea i would wait a lil longer and get something better