Should you buy a 2004-2008 F150? Watch this! 

If you already own an 11th Gen F150 leave a comment below of why you would or wouldn’t buy it again, you could help someone who’s watching this video make their decision! Thanks! 🙏

I really hope we can get this up-voted so more people can read it! THIS MOTOR CAN BE AMAZING! However, if you do any repairs on the timing system without replacing the oil pump.... you're throwing your money away! In fact.... if you buy this truck and don't replace the oil pump..... you're throwing your money away! The timing system runs off of oil pressure and the factory pump is absolute trash and doesn't hold pressure! You NEED the upgraded Melling oil pump!

My 04 5.4 3v 4wd crew cab Ford red with gray undertones…226,000 miles…looks & runs great and we love it!

Bought a '04 SuperCrew almost 3 years ago for $6,000. Only had 148,000 miles on it. Went for so cheap due to the ticking noise in the engine. Had timing chain kit installed the following summer and has been running great ever since. Have made 3 trips to AZ from Illinois for fun in the desert with zero problems. Love this truck!

I freaking love this truck!! I'm at 235xxxxx last year I had some money to spear so I decided to do the timing chain and upgraded oil pump ford recommends. I bought from the first owner who used it as a work truck. He took real good care of it and I swear this truck feels really nice to drive

I got a 06 lariate supercrew and love that truck like no other. Got years of upgrades in it. My wife can just barley get in. Recently i painted two full cans of tremclad black on underside to stop corrosion... plus it looks sharp gloss black. And pulled out all interior and put dyna mat allover whole cab and one layer of underlay. Makes that truck a few levels quieter. Now i have sound system at lower levels because i dont hear road or exhaust. All o can really hear easily is wind noise up front and distant tailpipe growel out back. Love the 11 series.

had the 04 twice a brand new, lariat and the 2nd a used one, both were bought as work horses for the family business"Roofing & exterior", just bought my own 2008 anniversary edition. love them, you hit all the points for 5.4, watch out for those electronic issues on the fancy versions lariat, king ranch, anniversary edition

Really good video thank you my brother!!

I bought a 2008 FX4 super crew with 70K miles on it in December of 2022. I'm really happy with the truck and am excited for many years of fly fishing and camping adventures. I looked at the prices of new trucks and figured I can do a lot of upgrades and if needed repairs with the huge difference in money spent. I agree with you I think this generation of F series is a really handsome truck.

I have an 06' with 240k miles on it, and I love mine. I've leveled it out, run 285/75r18's (34.5" tires), and have many more mods planned. To me, it's a great truck!

i have a 2004 4.6L i’m at 313,000k miles running like a champ i ❤ my truck . same motor just 2nd transmisison

Just bought the same truck but in blue. They guys put a nice new set of wheels and tires and its lifted. I leave in reno nv and i was looking for something good in the snow since my full time car is a Ford focus st and that thing is lowered to the ground lol. I've never been into big trucks like this but after driving it i am loving it. It does need some TLC but i'm ok with it i've had older cars in the past so if something needs work i'm willing to pay for it or work on it myself. I already order a new set of headlights, and tail light😅 to improve the looks of it. But even though is almost 20 yrs old it does look good IMO. Thank You for the video✌

Yup I’m turning my 08 super cab into a raptor. Ur right the bones are there. Actually putting the fox shocks on this weekend with a 4 inch lift over stock fx4 ride height. Motor has been bulletproofed and am getting a tuner& proper exhaust for Xmas

I have an 04 with 4.6 4x4 Borg Werner 4406 stick shift transfer case. 8.8 rear. It was a construction vehicle. It was abused but still going strong

thanks for the video, i'm saving for a nice but used truck to use for work. my current vehicle is great for daily driving but thats about it (and i don't even drive everyday)

I Love the look of this year of F150s! To me it's the best year regarding the looks.

I just picked up an 08 5.4 Triton Supercab..133k miles Red..lol..Looks like yours but a long bed..Bro..the truck is solid..Rides nice..feels strong..My mother in law gave me a thumbs up!..Got a great deal..BUT I got an extended warranty to cover my ass..if the power train takes a hit..Good video.Good job..Thanks

I have a 2004 f150 lariat 4x4 it has 160,000 miles and I really enjoy driving it to work and just cruising around, Great Truck!!

Compré una 4x4 lariat 169 millas le puse con un low flow de el lado que las tienen las Lightning quedó chingon 💪🔥estoy empezando amar esta troka, saludos 👋

I have an 07 and loved it since I bought it in 2016. 150k miles at purchase and now has 320k+. Yes 2 timing jobs, but has been a great truck. I agree with all your comments and especially your compliments. Drives and handles much better than my 2000 expedition. I sometimes get envious about newer trucks, and legitimately so, but I would hate to not be as pleased overall as I have been with this one. My mechanic just recently replaced all timing parts and said he was skeptical about the mileage. When he got into the engine, he was so impressed and surprised that the inside was still so clean and in great shape. He even sent me pics. lol. That was at 320k. I appreciate your video and share your love for the truck. Good job sir!

looking to buy an 08 f-150 with 80k miles. this vid definitely helped me decide! thanks!

I got a 08 60th Anniversary. I absolutely love it. I’m now at near 200k miles and haven’t missed a beat. Ford Tough!

I have a 07 4.6 4x4 183k miles this thing is so reliable I’m glad I got a 4.6 2v I put $13k in customization I love my 11th gen 😂❤

Your correct on many points,I have a 2004 lariat from the south have it 3yrs now. totally rust free with 295k on it well st 307k that was it, so replacing the motor as much as I like the truck was worth it, well went with a used motor with 127k and had it rebuilt with new timing, advanced oil pump, flushed ,added high flow headers, new plugs, water pump,pullys,new compresser, power steering,painted turned out totally mint runs like brand new and best part very QUIET even with the headers but man does she open up and run.i have rebuilt the entire Truck to brand new over a 2yr period saving motor for last it was on its last leg, okay bought the truck because of so clean for 2k motor complete,rebuild, installed complete 4k it's basically a new truck could not replace it no way for 7k well worth saving,BTW also has buyers complete snow plow setup. 5 yrs old yes it snows in northern Ohio. It's fluid filmed yearly.

Adrian, I have a 2007 F150 lariat,2wd 4 dr. with 0ver 185k on the clock. have had the truck 1 year this Feb. love the truck. in Oct I had the plugs changed and had a Ford dealer do it , 2 of the plugs were the dreaded cracked /stuck plugs that took over 4 hours to remove at a hefty price. but i saved the engine, and it runs fine now, also changing the oil every is a must on these engines every 3 k miles. Question what model comes with the console you have I have the jump seat but find it useless and could use the extra storage.

I have an 07 f150 and its been a great truck. After 140,000 miles the transmission finaly gave up but the motor is still running fine.

I have a 2008 f150 it's white and if I knew a red one came with such a beautiful lady I for sure would of held out for red. LOL Nice looking truck you have.

You hit a lot of valid points. If your not passionate about the Style of the truck, performance or whatever it is that attracts most of us to the F series this truck isn’t for you😅 My favorite is the 12th generation and just picked one up in august with over 200,000 miles. Truck still runs solid, comfortable interior and many technological advancements for a 12 year old truck! Loved the video and keep up the great work Adrian💪🤙🏽

I just bought an '07 with 145k miles and decided to do the full bulletproofing with all upgraded timing, lifters, tensioners, lash adjusters, water pump, you name it. It ended up costing me a decent amount because I had a family mechanic do all the work, but the peace of mind is worth it (so far). There's still some things I need to chase down like my horn not working and my ABS/E-Brake light on and the cats are fouled from a misfire that I fixed. So far, the truck is comfy on a road trip and budgeting gas before a long trip makes it a lot easier to swallow the terrible fuel economy and just enjoy the comfort of the truck. I agree with everything you said in the video, very well done.

I have a Mark LT (same truck lol ) I wouldn’t trade it. I’ll work on it all day long. Awesome video

I got mine a couple months ago and it was a 116k miles which is kind of crazy for it’s age it’s a 2005 and I’ve got it at 127k now when I first got it it was misfiring really bad bc of the spark plugs but it’s all good now and running like a charm

I recently bought a 2005 King Ranch Crew Cab 5.4 with 170.000km. (Just over 100.000miles) it's completely silent in the engine and gearbox works great. I love everything about the truck except the fuel consumption. The gasoline is super expensive here in Sweden (2$/quart)

I have a 2006 quad cab with the 5.4 engine. I bought it used a few years ago with 145k miles on it. All from the original owner who was meticulous with maintenance. It now has 180k. When I bought it I had the spark plugs swapped out to avoid the common issue of spark plugs freezing in the block and then breaking off when you try to remove them. From what I have read, the engine reliability issues stem from poor maintenance (oil changes) as the chain guides and phazers are sensative to oil quality. The recommended oil is 5w-20 but most people use 5w-30 as the recommended thinner oil was used to meet MPG numbers. Apart from replacing a few suspension components, I have had no issues with the truck at all. Prior trucks were Chevys that would have been fine, but the Active Fuel Management in the engines causes premature wear and the 4L60E transmissions used in the trucks blowing up after 100k miles.

What size level do you have? Also what size tires? Glad you got the roller followers changed out, I was going to suggest that after hearing yours idle…

My only issue with mine is the manifold exhaust leak. Besides that I think it can be a really good truck especially a good first truck for someone who wants something pretty basic

Love my 05 has camburg mid travel / foxs and methods not my daily gotta newer f150 but it’s always fun taking it out

Ford f150 lariat 5.4 2005 I love this truck powerfull engine for towing very strong

I have the same truck but mine is a FX4 with leather. the super cab short box is a great configuration and somewhat hard to find. I absolutely love my truck, if I ever have trouble with the engine I’ve been debating a Coyote conversion but a fresh 5.4 could be the way to go because it wouldn’t require mods.

I have a 2005 king ranch with 173mi on it and I feel that way about mine as well.

Hey, I just bought a 2007 I like those lights I did look for an update video but didn't find one I wonder how the lights are holding up and if you had any electrical or battery issues.

5.4 3V owner here and I will never buy one again. But thank god for the 5.4 king himself fordtechmakuloco for saving me thousands on repairs!

Nice truck good luck,I have y 08 expedition🎉 5.43 valve every thing is fine 262000miles c change oil with quality oil and filter every 3000

Ngl my 5.4 3v 2008 Xlt 6.5 2wd bed not bad at all went from 138k to 168k in 2 years and she from Cali running like a dream ofc maintenance does matter you can hear diff. If stock

I own a 2004 and a 2007 I love these trucks.

I just bought a 2004 f150 lariat I love it

Tried finding a lower leveling kit for the rear and cal track bars. Haven't had any luck

I have a 2005 desert edition ,5.4 in good condition and people think it's a new truck, and FYI Mobil one will fix all the engine issue's

I don't know if this question have been asked in the comments but, do you have a link for those tail lights? They look 🔥 thanks!

2008 4.2 F 150 XL 240,000 Just replaced the water pump and fan clutch after water pump started leaking. I also put new radiator hoses and installed new radiator as was all original. The starter is original. Runs like a top and burns no oil..

I have a 2006 with 138k on it, body and interior still in great shape, just had the phasers worked on and it wasn’t a cheap fix ($3200) but still cheaper than buying a whole used/new truck. Overall it still is a good truck and don’t plan on getting rid of it anytime soon.

My dad gave me an 08 FX4 5.4 with 208,000 miles. Thing is bullet proof. It did have the transmission replaced at 170,000 miles. However everything else is solid. The 5.4 is great and sound so good under load. you just have to put time into taking care of them.

No rust issues in the rocker corners?my poor 04 f150 has it. Somewhere at water leak I can’t simply find. And up front in the both corners too

5.4L 3V engines are good, stay stick with 5w20 Syt-blend 7 quarts and ford motor craft oil filter every 3,000 miles. I have my 2004 F-150 crew cab 5.4L 3V 225,000 miles everything are original, soon I will change new timing chains all parts and high volume oil pump.

I have had good luck with my 2005 XLT 5.4. i am the 3rd owner . 1st owner sold it to a buddy with 99'000. both prior owners kept all maintenance records. i picked it up with 148'000. i ran it until its current 203'000. it is currently sitting with a blown trans. suspected shift solenoids with fingers crossed . did the work and now i'm confident the snap ring groove has snapped the forward clutch assembly. Still no forward lockup in 1'2'3'OD still works . i paid $9'000 and its been awesome until the current trans issue. i do not know if i should keep it or dump it ? I do not have the money to get a new trans . i have the current trans ready to drop but i just do not know what to do. if i dump it as is i'm gonna take a big loss on any return but i just do not have the money for a trans . The truck breaking down when it did has really screwed up my work situation. I was in the first year of being self employed and doing everything wrong when it came to starting a business. i was making it work and was starting to pick up steam. Now i have been riding a bicycle to work a few different hourly jobs close to home. y wife and i own a home in CO but have Zero family in the area. The wife's work schedule does not permit her driving me to a better job or me taking the other vehicle. I just found out i am going to be a father in about 7 months. WHAT DO I DO? I love my truck and don't want to dump it for basically nothing but i need a ride ASAP. if anyone reads this and has anything to weigh in with i could really use some advice. I just do not have anyone in my life that can help me make a logical decision. right now 'm thinking dump the truck and hopefully get something that will get me to work thru the winter and pray to God i can afford something reliable before my 1st child is born .

I got an 06 xlt 5.4 180,000miles that I just drooped 4k at the shop to get her running in mint condition

Nice seat cover 😜

Just got a 2008 5.4l supercrew rhinoliner bed with 132k for $300. Had a rough idol. Did a timing job and boom back in action

2004 f150 5.4 with 170k miles on its still running like a champ I love these trucks it’s my second one I’d definitely buy another.

I got an 08 two years ago. It has spent 90 percent of the time at the mechanic. I regret ever investing on it. Just guzzling my.

I already bought one bro

I have an 06 5.4 340k miles running like a charm the only thing is it don’t like lose traction

I want to get those rear tail lights, need more videos of them on, flashing, brakes etc. I seen the install not much on the rear lights

What kind of radio do u have installed. I have a similar truck and would like to put a new radio in.

Love my 2007 Ford F150....

Any Ford after 2010 can be a headache. 06 V8 5.4L third or 4th owner. It’s a beast. 131k miles. My dad’s ‘98 same specs is still running strong also.

timing noise is because tensioner seals blow out causing low oil pressure to phaser.. mine blew out get updated chain tensioners .. mine quite 260k

Great video did you do the spark plugs ?

I have a 2004 F150. what causes the headlight on warning buzzer to not work? How about the auto door locks not working? Thanks Adrian

my 2006 has 200k and runs great, i feel these engines get a bad rap but if they are maintained they will go the distance

Great trucks, do your service and proper parts and you will be ok...but they all have issues, timing chains, cam shafts, afm lifters, etc..

I'm pretty happy with my triton f150 06, I take one of these over ford's overexpensive over complicated turbo junk any day, only new one I'd consider is one with a 5.0.

Best truck

I bought a beater 2005 F150 4x4 with the 5.4 a few years ago. Pros- It was cheap, it runs, the 5.4 has not given me problems even at 240K miles. Cons, Peeling clearcoat, body rust developing ( Its a southern truck, WTF? ) and the cloth seats suck in dirt like sponge.

Do you have a vid on the radio upgrade?

I'm looking at a 2004 2WD 250 000. What do you think about the price of 5000. I have a chance to get a late 1996-7 2 owners 150,000 for 5000. It's very clean and a big engine, I think it's a 460. What do you think?.

In November 2022 I bought a 2005 Ford f150 5.4 just like the one and I would like to fix it the same I live in Denver Colorado I think I was a good buy buying this truck

I usto love fords had 70's, 80's and 90's ones then i got a 04 with the 5.4 and it had problems. So much that i will not even look at a ford that is newer that 1990.

They’re super cheap. Spend $5k fixing issues and you have one hell of a truck

I want one, but im nervous ass hell about that 5.4🙄

Tienes un link donde pueda comprar el radio que le montaste gracias por los videos estoy planeando comprar una y restaurarla por 2500 en Puerto Rico acá el precio de reventa está como en 6000 a 7,500 es la 4x4 gracias de antemano Díos te bendiga a ti y a tu familia todos los accesorios que le pusiste lucen demasiado bn no has pensado ponerle ventvisors?

Ext cab.and shorty 5.5 bed kinda hard to find. Especially non Raptor

Got 2005 ford f150 stx in 2014 with 137,000 miles April 2023 she got 215,000 plus miles she been pretty dependable drove it to Mississippi Tennessee Virginia Alabama West Virginia Kentucky now it's time to finally do some mods

Rust every 11th gen I’ve owned with complete rust buckets got lucky with my new one bc only rust problems is the bed

Funny stuff man make me laugh I recently bought a 2006 f150 5.4 l I love this truck too dude is there anything is the frame is dangerously rotted and I did not realize that when I got it I recommend getting a can of undercoating and constantly spraying it I saw the kits for the frameI can't believe they even make anything but same thing I love this truck I've had a lot of used trucks and this is hands down my favorite I paid $2,500 for it with 200,000 me immediately had to put power steering line and then transmission line and break that valve cause of rust okay cheap fixes for me Daddy engine has a compression low in one cylinder I can deal with it thank you

Where did you get the front grill?

I always bought nothing but Ford until the 5.4 came along. Mine was a disaster and it caused me to vow that the only way that I would buy another Ford of any kind is if I could get a steal on it.

I’d just get a Super Duty if you are looking at one of these. Not saying the 150 is decent, the 250/350 just have a tougher Interior that doesn’t wear as easy, so you won’t feel like you are driving a 19 Year old truck.

So does the 4.6 have the same issues or is it a more reliable option to the 5.4 I saw one one a lot that was clean with 162k miles on it they are asking $6,900 for it So im just doing research but I find more videos on the 5.4 than the 4.6 im just trying to find out if the 4.6 is more reliable. I don't want to spend close to 7k on a truck then immediately spend a few more just to drive it so thats why im asking around. Also along with the oil pump how much would all the timing components cost me if I did it myself?

I slung a rod in my 06 and just bought a new crate motor for it

I want a 5.0 but am not willing to spend 10bands on my 07 supercrew. I hate how slow my 4.6 is but need something reliable. So would it be worth it so swap it out with a 5.4?

I have a 2005 FX4 with over 200000 miles. Bought it from my son with 5000 miles. Great motor, transmission went out at 180000 miles. The best thing about this truck is no oil leaks at all. Gas mileage, about 10 miles per gallon.

I purchased a 2005 Lariat brand new. I am the only driver it has ever had. It has 208,000 miles on it. It still has the original starter, water pump, reverse light, tail lights, and transmission, among other things. The truck is running so good, l will not buy a new one. All the talk about 5.4 liter is a bad Engine, Mines purrs like a kitten.

how are the lights doing

I had a 05 Super Cab with the 4.6. It was reliable with 250,000 miles on it when I traded her in. Big mistake

What kind of cover do you use for your truck? Would like to get one if you can show me the link

Mine runs slightly hotter than im used seeing in an f 150. My job also has 2 of the same trucks which also do this. So i dont know what to make of that.

That tick sounds like your roller rockers, I’d pull and swap to be safe considering if you do it yourself the cost is less than $100

I have 2012 model year and I love itits got media I can make phone calls in in it by a push of a button and lots of other stuff

Not that generation and motors were garbage, but they do have that feature where it can shoot, spark plugs at you I don’t think anybody else can do that

I change my oil every 3k full synthetic mobil one new spark plugs Motorcraft ect...