2007 Ford F-150: An Honest Truck

[@spacemanmike6903]

I just bought one of these a couple weeks ago, and its my favorite vehicle ive ever owned.

[@phillipicus7446]

This was my first truck and I still have it and love it. If you sold it you'll never get another one to like this they're worth keeping

[@nathangant7636]

My '01 F150 w/4.2l engine is manual. 170k miles. To date, I've replaced water pump gasket, had to by-pass heater core due to leaking and rusted pipes (too much work to replace heater core), replaced front seat (broken adjusters), replaced IAC, MAP and various other sensors. New alternator and battery. Spark plugs. Upgraded to a new digital audio player with USB and bluetooth. Muffler welds broke and had to be repaired. .Had to top off manual transmission recently with a little ATF to stop occasional grinding noise when shifting. Currently (Jan 2024) I'm replacing upper intake manifold (vacuum leaks with cracked plastic manifold, probably from over-torquing bolts). I'm still planning on keeping it until motor finally gives up the ghost. Hopefully not anytime soon. Would buy again. The Essex 4.2l engines are well-built and 2008 was last year they were used.

[@LynxStarAuto]

I had an 07, 4.2 V6 4x2 work truck. Was an STX trim, so it had the cool wheels, and body color trim. I used her for my mobile auto repair buisness. Purchased with 134k in 2016, and I had her up until 2021 and put 170k miles on her. Outside of regular maintenance, never left me stranded once. The only "unforeseen" malfunction was a cracked coil pack that caused it to drop 2 cylinders. The next day I picked up a motorcraft replacement coil, and was back in business. She served me faithfully until 2021 when she flooded out with the Florida storms we had. Insurance totaled her out, and I ended up getting a 2017 with the 5.0 which had been nothing but problems! Only has 77k and already on its second transmission.

[@andys_toy_story]

I had to replace the coil pack on this one!

[@GladlyOnXbox]

This year model wasn’t even available in a STX that trim came out in 2014, you had after market

[@txnaf1420]

Nice truck. I really miss my '01 F150. Lost her to a vehicle fire. But right up until the end, she banged like a champ. Very few issues. One kinda major break down but ran great after it was repaired. Freezing cold ac even after nine years. Lots of torque. Thanks for posting.

[@Autistic-Uhbuddy]

Please forgive the long comment as I am excited that I have found someone who used to have a truck very similar to mine . I just purchased a 2005 F-150 like this one in Shadow Grey Metallic it is the SFX-XL “Heritage Model” (whatever that means) with extra trim & 18 inch polished alloy wheels and larger tires to make it look like a four-wheel-drive even though it’s not.. . Yours is the most similar one (equipment wise) I’ve seen since I’ve been watching videos on KZbin about it. Mine has an automatic transmission. It also has the 4.2 L V-6 with 230,000 miles on it. The automatic transmission has already been replaced and has nice, fresh, clean, red transmission fluid in it. The private seller told me it was pulled from a low mileage truck in a salvage yard, which I have no reason to doubt, I looked under there at the transmission. it doesn’t look like it’s old at all. There’s usually some aluminum oxide on the casing or something when it’s been used 19 years like the rest of the truck. I am not concerned about the transmission going out as I keep up and perform my own maintenance on my vehicles. I’ll do the partial fluid change every 20,000 miles or so. Somehow, the truck looks immaculate like yours. I did have to buff the headlights to get the yellow film off, but they look much better now and I’m going to spray clear lacquer on them which will hold up for a long time. The paint job on mine looks like it was literally just put on there maybe within the last year or two. I don’t know if it’s original paint or not but it doesn’t even have swirl marks. So yes, it was painted by a really good professional with really good paint or it was garage kept. It has what I believe may be a factory installed form fitted bug deflector on the hood. This has kept rocks from damaging the hood. The interior of mine looks very similar to yours except on the fold down armrest it does have cupholders. Like yours, it has crank windows and no power door locks. Something less to worry about breaking down… I love the fact that even though it’s a regular cab, it has four doors (counting the 2 suicide doors). Actually, I would refer to it as slightly extended cab, like yours. I wouldn’t call the interior zero equipment though. The one you had has a decent radio, although it might not have Bluetooth.. You still had cruise control and air-conditioning. Those are luxury items. I have both on mine as well. The previous owner put a nice touch screen 200 W stereo system with Bluetooth and CD as well as DVD capabilities in the truck. it has a couple of minor issues under the hood, but is 100% drivable and I can fix the minor issues myself. It runs like it has 50,000 miles on it. I did do some cleanup work on it like clean the MAF sensor as well as the throttle body. That really helped the gas mileage and how smooth it ran.

[@KevinLopez-s8g]

i have the same year in silver, had a comp cam for the 3.8/4.2 1997-2004 installed during a rebuild as well as 3.73 posi and a hurst shifter holds up with the new trucks just fine

[@richardcyc9069]

I have one that I bought new here in Tennessee. Order the blue color , it arrived at the dealer 2 days later. 72,000 miles pulling boats, trailers and hauling junk. I have only changed the battery once and kept the oil changed. Great truck.

[@xf5236]

What oil do you use? Any tips it’s my first ford f150 I have a 2007 ford f150 xl

[@richardcyc9069]

@@xf5236 I use Castrol Full Synthetic.

[@robeddy3722]

I have an 05 2wd/4.2/manual F150 that had 63k on it when I bought it three years ago. It's a little over 90k now and I absolutely love it. It's not gonna win any races but I took it on a 150 mile round trip yesterday and it was flawless.

[@85fordman]

Such a shame you can’t really buy a truck like this new today. Manual transmission is not available, crank windows have been done away with pretty much, regular cab short beds are discontinued by everyone but Ford, and not to mention just a plain work truck regular cab today is well over 30k. That was V8 crew cab territory just 5 short years ago. Such sad times we’re living in.

[@mitch9521]

I have a 2007 F150, same config as yours but an STX trim with a couple of options ticked off(fog lights and carpet) with like 65,000 original miles and a rust free Ontario truck thats been undercoated its entire life. I love it, such a great truck and the V6/manual combo is killer fun. I'll keep it forever. Also your truck has a couple options. A/C was optional on the manual transmission and was a fleet delete option on the automatic 4.2L equipped trucks. Your cruise control was also an option. Mine did not have it, but I had it installed at the dealer using some junkyard cruise buttons and an ECU flash.

[@robelaraya6396]

I just bought the same car as you, 70k miles, anything I should look out for?

[@mitch9521]

@@robelaraya6396 Common age stuff, these later 4.2s are immortal and as long as you don't run it out of oil it'll just go and go.

[@Dylan___]

i recently upgraded from a 96 b2300 to a 06 4.6 so i hope its a huge upgrade and its a lot bigger for sure because i went from a single cab to a super cab its nice

[@luisromo5656]

Yo tengo esa camioneta ,mi Jefe vendio 4 camionetas V8 y tenia esta 4.2 v6 estandard ,los demas compañeros se fueron rapido por las V8 ,hoy en dia todas las demas estan descompuestas o con problemas ,yo tengo la 4.2 y en 6 años solo me ha pedido mantenimiento basico...por eso no la he vendido😊

[@andys_toy_story]

V6 is tough

[@Foxwolfred]

It’s so crazy that even in 2007 it still was very common to buy a brand new vehicle with no cd player in it

[@andys_toy_story]

And roll up window, ha! I have another one with same spec but extended cab, 4x4 and auto now

[@LynxStarAuto]

Imo, these were the last of the real work trucks. You could order them with none of the unnecessary bloat. Equipped to work hard, and that's it. Both the 4.2, and 4.6 were bulletproof. The 5.4 needs some going over before you can rely on it consistently.

[@bigkuntry3019]

I got an 06 4.6 liter with 200,000 miles, they are great and reliable trucks, I got hit in mine a little over a year ago and still runs great, I looked at a 2008 gmc that wasn’t wrecked with less miles and it did not drive as well as mine does so I just fixed mine and I hope to keep for a long time

[@TheBattleMaster100]

I have an '05. She's still going strong nearing 200k.

[@devonteforeman]

The 4.2, 4.6 or 5.4? I just bought an 05 with the 5.4.

[@TheBattleMaster100]

@@devonteforeman I have the 4.2.

[@devonteforeman]

@@aejs.e Just make sure you change your oil every 3000 - 5000 miles. The oil channels in the 3 valve tritons are incredibly small, and sludge will send them to an early grave.

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@aejs.eYeah, unfortunately the cam phasers, and exhaust manifolds don't care about your oil changes and they will fail soon enough. And hopefully you've done the spark plugs already because those are an unnecessary headache

[@cgatito3528]

I also have a '05 XL regular cab with 5.4. Bought it new, now with 100k. Only oil changes, brakes, air filter, plugs at 55k. No issues. ever.

[@rotteneffekt4416]

I have a 4wd 2016 pre face lift ranger. I think I haven't switched to 4wd in two years. Just do truck stuff.

[@justinm1086]

Hi Andy is this still for sale? Would love to buy it.

[@andys_toy_story]

Sorry sold it a few weeks ago

[@Rocky_Aspen6021]

I have one, it has an 8 foot bed in great condition, it’s an auto tho, I wanna keep it but I’m 17 so I got no money for it rn

[@rollpunch71963]

i have a 2007 f150 with 260000 miles on it !

[@xf5236]

What oil do you use? Any tips it’s my first ford f150 I have a 2007 ford f150 xl

[@coreysim-th9tl]

I operated a 4 wheel drive in 2 wheel drive as a plow truck when the 4 wheel drive quit

[@TheAsdasd6699]

Is there a seatbelt for a third person? I don't see it, is it hidden?

[@andys_toy_story]

There is

[@OPMASTA]

Man, I'm looking for a truck and this one looks perfect

[@andys_toy_story]

I sold it a while back, but do recommend

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@andys_toy_storyI would think ppl were tripping over themselves to buy it.

[@andys_toy_story]

@@LynxStarAuto it’s sold pretty quick… but it wasn’t a multiple bidder situation. :)

[@arjunkundu393]

@@andys_toy_story I am a fan of manual trucks, so that’s why I was looking for one.

[@saularvizu6391]

I been looking for one just like that, did you sell it already?

[@andys_toy_story]

Yeah sold it a while back

[@Arizona_E]

I’m gonna be driving cross country in a 2007 ford f-150 just like this, but blue. From Indiana to Arizona. What’s your honest thoughts on that?? It’s a reliable truck

[@andys_toy_story]

For sure. If it’s a maintained car. Won’t be a problem

[@missykieu1118]

I'm am about to buy my neighbors 2007 F150 single cab just like this in gold. With an auto. I wish it was manual but can't complain. It had a 150k on it and it as been babies by neighbor since new. Paying only $4k so I am jumping on it. He said he has never has a problem with the V6. At first I was hesitate because I wanted the V8. But after my research I hear very good things about the V6. But i think the one im getting is alittle bit more optioned out. Has leather seats and and power windows and locks.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Just make sure you take care of the IMRC motor bushings and the intake manifold gaskets ahead of time. In fact, at that mileage, Inwoild just get it done already. About the only true Achilles heel of the 4.2.

[@AlexSalazar-t8z]

Do you still have the truck

[@andys_toy_story]

Sold it a while ago

[@marquardtbd]

I hope you have a '95 or older rover . Lets see it

[@andys_toy_story]

I do. I’ll make some more videos soon

[@angelneddie]

I've got 2005 flareside 4by4 275thousand miles 4.6 V8

[@lyricgray5969]

One thing I hate is people saying a 2wd can't do snow and mud. Yes, a 4wd will obviously be preferable for snow and mud. But I drive a 2wd 07 f150 and have never been stuck living in the northeast where snow and mud are a part of life. You can do anything a 4wd can in a 2wd you just can't be a complete dumbass.

[@godblessamerican5541]

Sell the truck to me

[@andys_toy_story]

She’s been gone but it was a great truck. Have another now. Extended cab, 4x4 auto… so my wife can drive it and I can put my kid in it

[@ronc.4342]

04 to 08 where the worst trucks ford built

[@villaia123]

👎🏿

[@andys_toy_story]

I liked it