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I have an 1998 F-150 SC XLT 4X4 4.6L Off Road with 274K on it. I was very annoyed with the cost of fixing the manifolds which Ford will not put a re-call on. I bought it used a few years ago and got a lot of hard core use out of it (pulling machinery trailers and Farm stuff). For the money I am extremely satisfied. Yes I had problems ($2800 over the last 160K) but it was so inexpensive as a used truck that I still feel that I got a great deal. The ride is spectacular and even now it feels very tight! Fuel economy rivals many full-size cars and mini-vans if you drive it near the speed limit. I have had 4 Toyotas before it and will buy another F-150.

Just got a new silver 2008 F-150. Its beautiful!! Best selling truck in TX for 30 yrs. Theirs gotta be a reason for that.

i own a 97 with a 5.4 and the truck runs great still. i'm keeping it and just bought an 01 f150. i'm keeping my 97 for a spare. great trucks got me convinced.

I have been a GM man for a very long time, I recently thought it would be good to try a change. I had driven the 07' F-150 and it handels very well and the ride is fair. I purchased an FX4 4X4 off road pkg to equal the Z71 from Chevrolet. After 2000 miles I have BUYERS REMORSE! I normally put a great many aftermarket accessories on and I am having a very hard time finding even little things such as wind visors, bug shields etc..it's the small things that get to me as well like the poor gauges, no visor lighting, the limited tilt steering. The power fold mirrors were touted like a major advance in technology! I missed seeing the small stuff assuming it would be there and when I do find accessories they are much higher than previous years of F-150's. I thought about putting a blower to try and get a boost from the 5.4L that advertised 300hp?? After a drive to the dyno shop I almost put it back on the lot where I bought it. It only came up to 266. I am goig to have to try and pro chip it to get what the horsepower they claim to have? I spoke with a ford motor tech and they were not overly concerned about it and stated there wasn't much they could do. Gas milage is yet to be determined, for after the break in I always run a synthetic or Royal Purple with Duralube. I always have acheived better mileage with either one. After shopping for a supercharger I found great buys on E-bay and several other sites with lightning SVT's abundant but the new F-150 has new engine placement under the hood and NO retofitting any parts period! After finding this out and trying to get a 07' specific mount the cheapest charger is $3680.00 & if you want a Whipple it will set you back $6100.00!! thats about $45 a horse trying to get 150 ponies! For a meat and potatoes truck it does not have any strong future. I admit I am very picky about the small stuff but it is hard earned money each month. I am still trying to give it a chance but I have a feeling it won't change much. It gets points for ride and handeling, power and accessories are mild appearance is small and nothing for a good start for a trick truck. I see a trade in my immediate future.

Terrible crash test ratings!

I own a 2004 F150 FX4 (new body style), and it is my first Ford vehicle. The truck has been a tank through a few harsh Colorado winters and I haven't had one issue with reliability, although I'm only at 35,000 miles. The comfort level of this truck is tremendous (stiff frame with welded-through crossbars, outboard rear shocks and independent front suspension makes it handle much like a car), yet it has taken all of the offroading I have put it through.

The 5.4L Triton pulls my 27' camper like a champ (it's no diesel, but it's got good torque), and there are many nice aftermarket products for this truck (programmers, CAI's, e-fans, drive by wire throttle bodies, exhausts, superchargers etc...). I'm looking forward to the rumored 379 cubic inch (6.2L) Ford Boss engine that might be in the '09 F150's.

Oh, I read someone say that they thought the interior was cheesy and looked like it is 'snapped together'; well actually, nothing could be further from the truth. The interior in my FX4 is very comfortable, practical, tough and good looking. In fact, I've never seen such a nice interior in a truck (except for the new redesigned Tundra)

Well my opinon is take it however u want, i own a 97 F-150 4.6 automatic, 4x4 , had no problems with it rides great has good power, and im rough on vehicles, only problems are the exhaust manifolds on them the studs will rot out at about 120,000 miles other than that good truck overall.. if you get an edge programmer and cold air intake with a throttle body spacer they run great eat mustangs all day long..

this is my favorite truck and i like what ford as done to it lately.this is realy a nice truck.

I bought a F-150 new in 1997 and it's been a nightmare ever since.Five recalls from the company plus a load of other problems.Ford seems unable or unwilling to fix the problems.I have been a ford man since the early 60's and this is the first bad one I ever had.I traded a 1992 Dodge(loaded) in on it and that was the worst decision I ever made.I realize there are a lot of Ford fans out there and I apologize if I ruffled their feathers.I was a ford fan also but knowing that Ford is aware of these problems and is unwilling to help was enough.How would you like to have to shell out an extra $1000.oo a year for a new clutch every year?I'm told it's just the quality of the replacement parts.What a lot of BULL.

Bought a `99 F-150 4x4 supercab XLT with 34k miles on it in 2001. It was to be my wife's daily driver. Was in the shop several times. After some research, realized just how crappy these trucks really are! Ours had a bad cylinder head which is very common in the `98-`01 5.4 V8s, we also had the window frame crack, two bad MAF sensors, and a bad throttle-position sensor. Traded it in on a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500...Total crap...Finally bought a Nissan Pathfinder and never had a single problem since.

Could be worse, but these things are the crappy version of a Toyota. Now they went and all made them purtty looking with the whole big boy I'm a badass in my cusy girly man truck

The only Ford F150's i prefer are the boxy pre 1997 body styles with the 300ci straight or inline 6 cylinder engine. Im pretty stubborn when it comes to choosing an engine in a vehicle. I prefer something that has been made for years that lasts forever.

You Chevy guys crack me up. Don't get me wrong..I love chevy's..as long as it's a corvette or a camaro. Trucks are a different matter all together. I never feel like I am in a truck when I'm in a chevy.Especially older models....You can jack em'up,trick it out...put your 48 inch super sick swampers on it...whatever...and I bet you money if I drive behind it...it will smell like it's running rich. It as if it was trying to be something it's not. Have you seen the new Chevy trucks?...they look like something only my granpa would get exited about. But let's get real... when it comes to track record reliability,looks etc. Ford has always led the way. Anyone who complains about what a piece of crap their rig was, could of had the same problem with Dodge,chevy,Ford, porsche,Aston martin, Kia, Mercedes or Bently. SORRY FOR YOUR LUCK!

I have a 1992 F-150 4x4 with 149k on her and she still runs and drives every bit as good as the day she was built. (Still looks nice too!) In fact, just a few weeks ago I used this truck to pull 8'-12' trees out of my yard right by the roots. I Broke a 10,000 lb. tow strap in the process, had to buy a 17,000 lb strap to complete the job. Not bad for a 14 year old truck! Ford "F Series" trucks have been the best selling vehicle for the last 28 straight years for a reason. They are tough and are built to last a long... long time. Sold my last F-150 with 278,000 original miles on it (still ran like a champ). That truck spent it's life as a logging truck in northern Wisconsin. A life of punishment and the ford never skipped a beat. When you buy a Ford F-Series truck, you drive it intil you want to sell it, not until you have to sell it. If you want to drive it until it quits, I hope you're not in any hurry.

#1 selling truck. That should say enough that it deserves a 5.

Its quite powerful .. but i guess Shape does matter .. a lil glance of wild taste will not harm .. does it?

I have 2001 F150 with 54,000 miles. It's never given me a day of trouble. I traded in my Chevy for a Ford and I have never even thought twice about the switch!!

We have a beautiful 2000 150XL - till the spark plugs started blowing out, we love the truck but cannot afford the $6,000.00 to fix the problem. Keifer Sutherland lies.

Not a big fan of the new body style or IFS

I have an '01 4x4 with the 4.6l V8. 75k miles. No problems whatsoever. Runs and drives great. Carries all my camping gear and 2 quad trailer up hills with ease. Have taken off road and never had a problem. My next truck will be f350 with a big motor so I can pull a larger travel traler.

You want a truck buy a Ford everything else is just a grocery getter

The best truck I have ever owned. My friend has a Silverado, and is selling it for a Ford. He has problems out the ass. All brands make a lemon now and then, so go with what will work for you and hope it was assembled well. Good luck.

Here is my 2000 F-150 experience,here goes,total trans failure,idle air control valve,ignition coils and boot,DPFE sensor[2],ABS module,plug blew out head,3 sets of rotors[countless pads],driver window motor, c.d player quit,headlight knob came off in my hand,passenger side mirror FELL off.I finally got rid of it at 69k.I pity the hard working man\woman that buys that truck.'Built Ford Tough'should be changed to'It's A FORD.....TOUGH'.If you are having engine problems related to plugs or coils go to www.consumeraffairs.com under Ford Engines-Spark Plug Defects,I wish I had read the sad stories before I bought that truck.

I have a 97 f-150 4x4 with a 4lift and 35 mud tires. With all of that it still rides and handles better than any other truck I have ever had. It now has 128,000 miles and I havent had one problem with it. So if you havent looked at Ford lately, look again.

I have a 2001 F-150 XLT with the Off Road package. It now has over 91,000 miles on it and not a bit of trouble. Only defective part I have replaced is a blinker bulb. This truck has pleanty of power, rides and handles well. If you are thinking of buying a full size light duty truck you must test drive a Ford.

Having had the fortunate opportunity to be a professional test driver for both Ford Motor Company and General Motors, I have to give the F series by Ford one of the best trucks on the market today. The testing techniques of each company are so different, they can hardly be compared. The only company that tests as hard as Ford is Toyota. (awesome product in it's own) Take it from someone that knows, Ford makes one of the best pickups in the world.

The F150 IS BY FAR THE BEST TRUCK I HAVE EVER DRIVEN.CHEVY IS NOT EVEN IN THE BALL PARK WITH THE FORD F150,F250,F350 ETC.I KNOW NOW WHY THE FORD TRUCKS HAVE BEEN #1 FOR TWENTY SOME ODD YEARS.

Nothing to complain about. 1993 F1-50 straight six 300, gotta love it. Ford's been making that engine since the 70's and there are no kinks left to work out. Worked daily and has never let me down. My next truck will likely be another Ford.

2001 supercrew 2-wd lariat. Only 30K miles so far, but no problems. Been hit by morons twice, both little honda units...both destroyed (I mean totaled) My damage was mostly cosmetic. This is a vehicle that I will let my kids drive! Didn't really want a ford (ex windstar owner) but I'm guardedly optimistic, and see nothing here about class-action-type problems (which is the norm for other ford products) Typical suburbanite...haul loads of dirt, and gravel, crap to the dump; mine's only 2wd, but still pretty good in the mud.

Bought a 1999 new in Sept. of '98. Power window on driver's side was slow from the date of purchase, when it got cold we had to push it down while we held down on the button. Took it in for repair, still have the same problem. Door locks stopped working right after warranty ran out. Check engine light goes on and off. My dad is a mechanic and was able to get a reading from the computer that said it needs a new Oxygen sensor. Both 1st and 2nd gear burned up in the transmission. Apparently if you get stuck in snow or mud, you can not "rock" the vehichle out, because of the design of the transmission. The transmission fluid becomes unevenly distributed between the low gears and reverse, resulting in the burning up of the low gears. My father took out the transmission and had it rebuilt. It cost $900. He also put back in the transmission. Would have been around $2000 without his labor and connections. Also there is a defect with the gearshift. 2 year old pulled it out of gear while the key was turned slightly between accesory and off, without applying break pressure. Brakes lock-up in morning with the slightest pressure causing you to almost break your neck. It only has 70K miles, 2/3 of those are highway miles. We never pull anything with it. IF YOU"RE LOOKING FOR A TRUCK, PASS UP YOUR NEAREST FORD DEALER!

I have had Ford, Chevys, and Dodge trucks over the years. I don't find a whole lot of differences. I have a '99 F150 4x4 now and it's avery good truck. I usually buy a truck based on the best price I can find.

The best truck I've ever owned. 175k and still going stronge.

I own a 97 f150 and after reading all the bad things that others have had happen why mine has had zero problems after 85000 miles perhaps chevy lovers in disguise Ford oval forever

The new Chevy easily beats it, but watch out! Ford will strike back with an all new F-150 for 04. Check out Fordvehicles.com for the latest. The F-150 may no longer be the best, but it still outsells everything in the class.

I own a 2000 F-150 4x4, extended cab w/4doors. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Roomy, powerful, handles great and it has presence on the road. The triton tends to be thirsty though.

Typical Ford Product with sloppy steering, shoddy components all masked by a newer designed body style while touted as producing the most trucks.

If I knew nothing else about this truck then the times I have seen it at accident scenes (I'm a firefighter) that would be enough to give it 5 stars. The first time I ever saw the F-150 crash it was versus a LeBarron. I came around the truck and saw a crumpled fender on the F-150 and figured it was just minor wreck. Nope. The F-150 had ripped the front end mostly off the car. Needless to say I was impressed with the F-150 and it has preformed in a simlar manner everytime I have seen it crash. I'm a car guy but after having seen the new design to the truck and seeing it at accidents, I'm ready to go for a test drive.

Ford is Found On Road Dead cause they tear up easy. Get a real truck Chevy or Dodge.

Good ol' classic, American made truck. So many years old, and still one of the baddest, tough, most dependable, and good looking trucks out on the market. You can never go wrong with the F-series.

All I have to say is drive them all. Drive the Toyota, Dodge, Ford and Chevy/GMC....put all to the test, I did. And once again GM proved why it's the best, and why Motor Trend gave the Silverado and HD highest honors. Ford, throw a load in the back and step on the gas and all it gives you is a "What?" response. You just can't ask it to do any work, just a nice ride on the highway. Dodge, yea the new one, still looks like a truck (on the outside) that says work me but it still has the old 'DOG' engine and trans....and we all know about that combo. And what's up with the 'Minvan' dash? Toyota, nice in 4x4 but don't ask it to be a daily driver, very uncomfortable and no power. The Chevy just did everything better, nice ride on both the highway and in 4x4, strong engine...when you hit the gas it jumps and forget about that load of wood in the back, the strong 5.3 can't tell it's there. Last of all it has room in the ex-cab for full size people.

I have a 2000 F-150 4x3 Lariat and love it. Check it out and hundreds of other Ford trucks at <a href="http://www.f150world.com/">F-150 World</a>.

The sorriest excuse for a truck (full-size) ever made.

I sold my 1975 Silverado which saw 9 tows in 9 months. That truck was a dog from hell. I bought a 1999 F-150 XLT V8 and the only thing I don't like is a noise in the steering column.

Yea we used to own one, then we got a real truck. BUY A DODGE!!! Those babies are sweet.

Big bulky piece of junk.

You have to have something that is relieible. Do you ever see F-150's on the side of the road.They are long-lasting,and you get a great deal on them. Chevy stinks and so does Dodge.

every manufacturer makes a lemon once in a while but in general the F-150 is one of the best trucks made. The chevy is one of the plainest and ugliest trucks. Everyone I have know with the truck loves it and hasn't had any problems with them.

I purchased this truck becuase it was the first that I found which had what I needed: full-size, extended cab, 5-speed (Chevys and Dodges so-equipped are non-existant). The only complaints are that it rides too smoothly and the driving position is too high.

The biggest piece of junk I have ever owned!! Thank goodness for warranties! I had 2 transmisions in the first year of ownership!! And the 3rd was never right either. The drivers side window got stuck down and exploded sending glass everywhere when it finally decided to release itself. The seats would sink down after about 30 min. in them. Cushions would lose firmness. The Triton engine was okay but was noisy. The heater leaked in the cab. The radio quite on one side. Terrible wind noise from improper windshield trim installation. Paint was bad. Other than that, it was perfect! I would rather buy a moped than but another Ford product. I bought a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado after getting rid of the Ford. I've had it almost a year and it had been nothing but a pure pleasure to drive and own. Do yourself a favor, Save yourself, don't buy that JUNK!!!

I own a 2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Sport Jet Black in color, 17" off road rims, skid plates, Fully loaded, Tinted windows... etc etc etc.................................. And let me tell you something... I was never a Ford man, but now I am.. I realized that the new Chevs look worse than my ass crack, and are about 5Grand more for the equivalent model in Ford.. Not to mention FORD has an awsome financing rate.. Chevs are very low to the ground, like take a look at the front end of a 2000 4x4 Silverado, and then take a a look at the front end of a F150XLT 4x4.. Theres just no comparason... FORD has more Foot pounds of torque at a much lower RPM than a Chev, and to top it all off, the Chev dealers a Freaking pricks with you, Ford has excellent customer service... 2 cents..

Chevies are sportier, and prettier, I think. But I went ahead and bought a sassy black Ford. Like the man said, more truck for your buck. My truck has a V8 and will kick ass. I can barely keep it on the road, it has so much power. Poor chevy, any that meets up with me. Hehe!

No power. Fix or repair daily. Nothing but trouble with mine. Go get a real truck.

GREAT machine

I had a 1998 F-150 4x2 Lariat Limited Edition. The truck looked great, but lacked power and got lousy mileage. It was loud, and had a power steering noise that Ford said was normal. This was after changing the power steering pump and steering box. Rear end developed a shuttering during turns and the paint always looked like it had water spots. Although it was more comfortable than my Buick, I traded this truck in for a 2000 Silverado.

I own a 1997 F-150 Lariet. The engine is smooth and has great top end. The transmission shifts too smooth and even seems to rob the engine of power. Other than needing mudguards over the rear wheels, the truck rides like a Cadillac. Ironicly, it rides smoother with a load. It corners better than my 93 Ranger. Good Job, FORD, but the 5.4 liter could use some more help in the low-end arena.

Best full size pickup. Period, end of discussion.

Excellent truck whose good name is consistently drug through the mud by the competition. Not as expensive for comparable models as compared to GM, DaimlerChrysler, or Toyota and much more truck for your buck.