Ford F150 Review | 1997-2003 | 10th Gen

[@shaneomac5074]

Every issue you can point out on these trucks is minor and preventable, these trucks have no quit in em, smooth as a sedan and the most durable engines I’ve ever encountered

[@JustynLenway]

My 2002 F150 5.4 has 200,000 miles on it no check engine light still going strong I love it

[@buddywayne1]

I drive a '97 F-150 with 200,000 miles on it. My interior, except the sagging headliner, is still in great shape. It's very comfortable. I've made multiple 1,000 mile trips to see family in it. The 4.6 still runs great and all accessories still function properly. I am having an issue with the transmission shift lever not engaging in park properly and the body is beginning to rust a lot. Over all, it's a much better truck than the two Dodges I previously owned. I will definitely purchase another Ford truck in the future.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

It is a simple fix... there are 2 case hardened (gold) screws just to the right of the steering column above the gas pedal... just tighten them. done... (there arr youtube vids about this fix...

[@sizzlin321]

I got a '99 from my neighbor for 400 bucks and a case of beer. With a bit of TLC, I got a damn good truck!

[@DrivenCompanion]

Can't complain about a running truck for $400!

[@pel6586]

The front seats are actually comfortable i would take 20-30 trips with a 2000 ford f150 xlt extended cab

[@lanzonex4WD]

that F150 design was ahead of its time people used to call it fat or bulky..

[@bebeslife4519]

It's interesting how much larger trucks have gotten from back in the day. I have a 2002 F150 FX4 Supercrew that looks very "unbeefy" next to new and newer Fords! Expecially in a stock 2wd non lifted form, these truck look scrawny by today's truck standards.

[@shitloveaduck]

I have a 2003 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4. It’s so much nicer driving it off-road that the 23 Tremor F150 I had. I added a rear locker to my 03 and it just goes!! Slight lift level and 34” tires! All I need, but such a difference on the sight lines forward!

[@grantbuynack5132]

My 10th gen F150 is fine, but all of my buddies who have similar era Chevys and GMCs all have rotting frames🤷‍♂️ The “competition” isn’t that great in the long run even though they are “better”.

[@JF-rf9fx]

Are winters bad where you live, we had a 97 f150 that we got rid of in 2016 because of how badly it was rotting.

[@austinreeves9112]

If they were better then they would be #1.

[@joebidenisadumbass318]

Depends where you live and how much salt in used on the roads! Also got to do how well you take care of them... 2000 f250 very little rust solid old truck and tbh i pick up more of my buddies Chevy off the road including my 2004 Yukon than dodges... North Dakota here saying Built Ford Tough...

[@scottmeyer3803]

I live in upper Michigan we just got a 1997 f150 lariat supercab and the frame is so rusty it's so bad

[@h.snider2628]

GM has rust issues in those years 98....07 look at every one you see rocker panel and cab corners......GONE

[@밴놈-y3e]

It is an old model but it is an attractive F150 I've seen you well.

[@scottstrole8839]

I just bought a 97 with 43k miles. Love it! A gem!

[@julioherrera2551]

Low miles!

[@kirbykiller9525]

lucky you enjoy her

[@QsLegend24]

Damn your gonna own that for 20-30 years!

[@samuelbrown8133]

How much did u pay for it?

[@ScottyBeen1000]

lucky...

[@jamel5552]

Just bought my first pickup and it was this truck. Love me truck.

[@sergiojacquez2277]

Bought my truck brand new in July 2002 F150 XLT 4x4 super cab and currently has 397k on it with same engine and transmission. All I’ve done is basic oil changes and tuneup every 100k also had muffler shop put flow master dual exhaust and K&N air filter. Truck stills runs great and recently had compression checked at Ford dealership and came back with 181 pounds of pressure mechanic couldn’t believe engine was still in great condition but I take good care of all my vehicles and use nothing but synthetic oil and OEM equipment. Engine is a 4.6 Triton V8 which I was told it’s one of fords best engines.

[@shaneomac5074]

4.6 fords DO NOT DIE, they’re as solid as any engine ever made in history

[@casejasnoch2533]

How often did you service the trans?

[@tankthehedgehog105]

The 97-03 F150s Are Great Trucks!! Im Tellin Ya! You Take Care Of Them, They’ll Run Forever!

[@knockerz3140]

This makes me feel great about the 218k mile 10th gen I’m looking at tommorow

[@pl5624]

My 97 f150 4..2 2wd rides fine..handles fine...and I like the dash.the 97 was motor trend truck of the year...i think you were a bit harsh on it.

[@leeham6230]

@Eric Voet I just bought the 2003. 60,000 miles on it... Cannot wait to take it out on the road!

[@WhormigaMan]

I like how he compared it to the dodge dash having more features and I'm like sure but what about the dash literally falling apart in the dodges lol I'll take my solid ford dash over that anyday!

[@jibrilsarabi2908]

The interior and ride quality much better from GM and dodge? Hahaha 😂😂

[@nathanmcdonald610]

GM maybe had better ride quality, but there's no way a Dodge from this generation rode better, 1994 - 2001 Dodges had terrible ride quality. Overall though Ford builds the best truck IMO.

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

My '03 is great. I love how basic it is and simple. All I ever use is the climate controls. I have 256K @ 18 years old

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

my uncle had that same colour in his f150 and thats what made me become interested in this generation of f150. the hunter green is a nice colour for sure. i cant stand red blah! now i own a black supercab

[@jamiea2404]

That interior was abused. I’ve had two 10th gens 01 &02 and at almost 200k each they didn’t look anywhere near that bad. And to say Dodges with disintegrating dashes have a better interior?

[@billyhensley7770]

Yep I agree

[@2H2521]

@@billyhensley7770 Me as well, the interior in these definitely isn’t the best, but it’s still far better than the Ram or Silverado interiors of this time that just fall the hell apart!

[@GrandGrady]

10th gen is best gen

[@kevinlimo696]

I have to disagree. '73- '79 were the best gen 10 second. Just so you know I've owned both generations, still have the 2001.

[@damilolaakanni]

@@kevinlimo696 I like the design of this truck and the first (and second)generation tundra, very simple design and not over-styled.

[@zchoniemiller1412]

I bought brand new, a 2002 F150 super cab lariat 4x4 with 5.4 engine, and leather interior, the odometer just turned over to 102,000, the truck has always been kept in my garage since the day I bought it, Ive been retired for 15 years and very seldom use it anymore. It’s like brand new, but people say, it’s only worth about $3,500-$4,000 tops , so it’ll just stay in the garage till I am called to meet my maker , then the kids can decide what to do with it.

[@williampence4528]

I got my 2003 4 door with 117k miles and it easy 9k

[@rustbucketrevivalllc6064]

It’s worth way more than that right now. Hang on to it! I have my grandpas and it has less than 83k miles on it, 02 F150 reg cab two tone short bed V6. Been a great truck!

[@getoffmygrass6974]

That truck is worth 8-9k minimum. Not to mention, it’ll run longer and remain more problem free than most trucks off the lot today.

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

This man really said GM and Dodge interiors were better?

[@ottovonbismarck7094]

This actually had a holdover year in 2004, called the 2004 F150 heritage.

[@andrews9512]

Buying a 2001 5.4 liter with 114,000 miles on it. Hope she holds up well

[@leeham6230]

Is that the V8? They have a critical design flaw with the spark plugs ejecting. It usually happens to high mileage (200,000+) but I would do my research if buying an older Ford V8.

[@WhormigaMan]

@@leeham6230 No that's the next generation 3valve engine that had that issue. All of the 2valve engines were solid just make sure you do the timing chains at 150k. That was the only killer of that engine. They ate thru the tension guides to the metal and then cycled it thru the entire engine destroying it.

[@leeham6230]

@@WhormigaMan Ah okay my mistake. It happened to my dad years ago, so I just stayed away from the 5.4 V8.

[@stringslider]

@@leeham6230 Sorry, but Whormiga is incorrect. The 2v had the spark plug blowout issue, though it is fixable.

[@halcyonoutlander2105]

You still have it?

[@joshsorge5909]

I love my 2002 f150 my buddy has a 2500 chevy and the seats are shot my 02 has 80,000 on it and the interior still looks new im just a ford guy had one chevy in my life and it was my last

[@GeraltOfRivia99]

Sorry buddy but this is a baddddd i mean bad review. you rather choose gm and dodge thats what u said at the end of the video. yea well dodge has made the worst transmissions and engines and have proven to be unreliable and gm had a terrible transmission the 4l60e. the gen 10 f150 is deffinitley the way to go i have 330 000 kms original drivetrain on mine. you would be lucky to get 180 000kms with a dodge or gm. ouch.....

[@thecvhsricer3121]

You can’t compare an xlt to other luxury trucks. If you wanna compare get a lariat or a king ranch

[@jdtractorman7445]

I had a 98 F-150. XLT, off-road package, 5.4L engine, pacific green in color. It was a sweet truck but started rusting out around 11-12 years old because of NY winters. No other complaints with it though.

[@robertthewolfman]

I have the same truck. It was my grandfather's. Just hit 208k still runs solid, decent on gas for the year. Thankfully it only spent two seasons in New York and the rest of its life in Arizona.

[@johncannon669]

I would have to disagree. 2001 was more of a rugged work truck. Very sturdy and fast fixes. The 1997 was actually more comfortable, with larger engine. My 2001 is a work truck for summer because heater core went out. My 1997 is my favorite. More comfortable and much power with the 4.6 instead of 4.2. Both super crew. The 1997 only had one side that opened on passenger side. Both auto trans. Both trucks are very reliable. Agree on interior though. You're right. Could be better. By the way the 2001 has 385,000 miles on it.

[@antonielramirez7653]

My 2001 5.4 supercrew lasted to 309,xxx miles with poor care, I let a family member use it for a year. It’s piston blew up in two. But I bet with proper care and maintenance these trucks could last a lifetime.

[@82mrbush]

Other trucks might look better but F150s don’t die

[@100prcntFLcracker]

Still driving an 03 with the 4.2v6 187000 miles. No valve tick, no knock, no smoke.... Those leaf springs make for a smooth ride. Ripped the old bench out and now we have King ranch seats inside an XLT. Great truck

[@redcomic619]

I came here to listen to Yandhi. WTF is this?

[@obijuankenobi6565]

Same here. Friggin click bait.

[@nickmcdonald9935]

i bought a 00 gold f150 from my boss for 800 bucks , the truck has been great. It has 216,000 miles. Its has the color matched fiberglass bed cover.

[@jamiehaggett5586]

What’s the wheel and tire set up ?

[@MAGWolf]

Think if they made this body style Aluminum, Put the Turbo V6 model they have in modern truck in it. It would probably get loads better fuel economy then the Brick they have now. The LED screen above mirror does not give EPA. It only is a Compass/Outside Temp cluster.

[@BC08]

I agree. 10th Gen F150 with fully boxed fame, aluminum body, updated interior = perfect truck

[@UnderSprayedWhiteSkies]

I have a 2003, F150, 7700, 4WD, extra cab. I've had to trouble shoot/repair the cruise control, but other than that (and also jammed cup holder, ha ha) it's been a solid, trouble free, truck.

[@djfglobal3377]

I just got a 2003 with a jammed dash cup holder. It's on my list of repairs. Any luck with yours?

[@crestonlukemartin9271]

I really hope you see this mine was jammed and all it needed was a new spring inside don’t know the specifics had my shade tree mechanic fix it for $15

[@crestonlukemartin9271]

@@djfglobal3377 I really hope you see this mine was jammed and all it needed was a new spring inside don’t know the specifics had my shade tree mechanic fix it for $15

[@djfglobal3377]

@@crestonlukemartin9271 Thanks , Hopefully it’s the same spring replacement for me too. Next priority repair for me is the A/C, been leaving that one on the back burner for too long .. Thanks 🪚

[@coltonmarquart1135]

I have a 97 XLT with the 5.4, 265k and counting on the original engine. Does anybody know what kind of rims that were on this truck in the video?

[@Mattea68]

Had an 03 and loved it but the only issues were the Rust along the same areas of the as other F150s and the 5.4 Triton V8 Headgasket issue which is a known Ford issue

[@davisonthomas4697]

It's Jan. 2020, just bought a 1998 F150 108K. It looks and runs great, no rust. Update, spoke to soon. Just replace the muffler, bunch of parts on the front end and I need the valve covers replaced. Still, I don't think it qas a bad buy.

[@kevinlimo696]

Those parts are just regular maintenance parts, I would recommend doing plugs and coils asap. You should then have a bullet proof truck.

[@nicholaskorner2258]

And intake manifold... Make sure you replace radiator fluid... After a while fluid becomes acidic and eats away at the manifold...

[@TomasGonsalez-uc6ld]

Hola amigo . Espero me pueda asesorar con su experiencia. Agarre una f150 v6.4.2mod.97estandar americana . Pero le falta la balloneta . Ya que en mi estado no lo venden . Mi duda es .cuánto mide esa balloneta y cuánto aceite lleva .espero me asesore .saludos ..

[@jasonpatterson947]

3/21/21... I have '03 fx4 F-150 with only 80k miles on it and love truck. Funny how many ppl ask me to buy it every time I drive it to town.

[@jerlaine1638]

not the highest quality on interiors, man I'd hate to see what you think of the ram and it's blatant shit tier plastic interiors lol that said the Chevy did have a nice interior, even if the truck was trash all that said, have fun with your "better" trucks lol

[@lloydweems6237]

If I could buy a new one of these trucks I would. They were much better built.

[@footsnail6880]

My 97 4.2 in portofino blue drives like a cloud

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

I still have a 1998 F150 xlt lariat. Beautiful truck inside and out with 170,000 miles. Rebuilt the head gaskets about 7k miles ago because my smart brother never told me that he didn’t change the oil for 8k miles, so we starved it from oil. I am looking for a single cab short bed 4x4 in California.

[@d_manoil1647]

I just bought one, due to shortage of trucks in canada I paid 4300 for a 4x4 with 275k km. Love it

[@theclaybeartravels3596]

My dealer is selling one for 4,997 here. I seen that it had a ball for the hitch but I was wondering if there was a way to remove the ball for other hitch recievers or if it could take a hitch reciever in addition to the ball.

[@double-h-farms]

Anyone have frame rot on these trucks ? If so how bad

[@christianflores7583]

The 10th gen really is bulletproof, the only big problems are not that bad as they are easy fixes, issue include the rear window leaking, egr/dpfe issues, at worst the intake manifold may crack at 200,000 miles but for $250 u can buy a dorman manifold and install it urself in abour 3hrs or less. If u buy one do urself a favor and get rid of that massive restrictive muffler, replace the spark plugs and put antisieze on em, upper control arms usually at 150k or worse, and get seat covers, the leather interior models get tuff with age. Also get better headlights the halogens are laughable at night. Cold air intake,tune and exhaust and im getting about 20mph on the highway, 17 in the city, but im running stock size tires and factory rake on the 5.4 supercrew

[@christianflores7583]

@Cameron Millspaugh flowmaster 40 series mufflers are solid, although i did run a cherry bomb extreme for a while it was only 35 bucks , i ran an axle dump it sounded great

[@2H2521]

Solid review, one of the most reliable F-150 generations. I couldn’t disagree more about the Ford interiors not holding up though. They often hold up exceptionally well, much better than the crap from Chrysler or GM’s that just love to fall apart. The Ford’s once again blew away the competition out of the water in this generation.

[@williampence4528]

Got me 2003 4 door f150 truck with 117k miles for 9k and I love it.

[@danielpadgett2831]

My1995 f150 5.0 has 336,900 miles originalengineand transmission. Might just be me but it sounds like this truck has a knock in it maybe a rod knock if you want a work truck buy a ford if you want a truck that cant haul much and is a good squatter Canadate buy cchevy or dodge😂

[@JLxavyo]

I’m 17 and am thinking of buying a f150 form the year 200 and the one I’m looking at has 140k miles, my dad thinks it will fail in me cause it’s a Ford but i want it and will take care of it, idk if I should buy it

[@cptchuff2741]

Your dad is likely a Chevy guy. Go for it

[@MotoManHunter]

Do you think a 10th gen f150 might be a good first truck for a highschooler? im looking for something not crazy big and i like the style of the older trucks

[@toiletpaper69-pc5ce]

Yes as long as you find the cheapest price but liability is the way to go fir coverage

[@benh1425]

Super crew doesn’t mean smaller bed than the one you are showing here. 6.5 is available with a super crew

[@BobTheBreaker9]

i think you are wrong sir.. they did not make that available in this generation

[@benh1425]

ladiges9 Dang you’re right, I should’ve known that!

[@jasonvoorhees2701]

Anyone else's F150 eat coil packs or is it just mine ?

[@dannylane8888]

Mine does too! But about the only thing I’ve had to replace, that and spark plugs.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Which design of the Ford F150s do you like better the curvy Swoopy looking design or much more square and muscular aka boxy designs

[@DrivenCompanion]

Definitely the boxy designs. I really like the 2004-2008

[@morefaiththanever]

Jellybean

[@YoungWise2011]

Looking at an 03 5.4l with 200,000 for $6500 should i get it king ranch??

[@darrinparkin718]

I have that exact truck 03 king ranch. I put 370,000k on it before the engine went. Just replaced it with a low mileage engine and did all the seals and gaskets to be sure. It purrs like it always has. I love this truck! mechanics that I met in the process said it's one of Ford's best engines ever made (2 valve). in 2004 they redesigned the 5.4 and made it a 3 valve. Those same mechanics all said the same thing that it was Ford's worst engine ever made. Some of them when I called said I should never spend the money to replace the engine as it is a terrible engine until I told them it's the 2003 2valve. They then said go for it, I'll get years or reliable service from it.

[@tankthehedgehog105]

I Drive A 99 F150 Lariat 4x4 5.4 Triton, Really Useful Engine! Back In The Days When My Grandpa Bought It, (In 2001) It Never Had Any Accidents, But The Plug Problem Happened. He Drove It For 14 Years, And I Remember Back Then. It Blew Plugs, And It Sat For 6 Years (The Mechanics Lied To Him About A Ruined Engine) And In Oct 2021 (It’s 23rd Anniversary) It Got Fixed! Went To The Shop 5 Times (Nothing Too Serious) And I Love This Ol Fella! It’s A Sharp Looking Rig, And It’s Doing Great! It Now Reached 165k Miles!

[@yair7227]

What are those tires?

[@Oh6Torch]

2000 F150 XLT v6 5-speed manual transmission with 237K miles on the ticker. Best selling trucks in history for a reason.

[@sageslightbulbs7508]

I have a '97 three door, which I use for hauling wood. It has 290,00 miles on it, and just won't give it up. I'll haul cords of wood during the day in terrible conditions, and then go off-roading late into the night, and it just keeps going! I have found the interior to be good actually -- only my steering wheel is is falling apart, and hauling six is a big advantage. Independent front suspension makes it great off pavement, even at high speed, I have found. Great trucks!

[@BC08]

Dude, you’re straight up out to lunch on the interior assessment. Dodge has a nicer interior said no one ever. Silverado was very much comparable feature and comfort wise but were made of much, MUCH cheaper materials and age far worse

[@BC08]

10th gen F150 were much, much, MUCH better trucks than the 11th gen F150 was, that’s for sure. In almost every way, even down to the paint quality

[@gregmaggert8561]

engine sounds bad. Rod knock?

[@DrivenCompanion]

I didn't notice any engine noise driving it. Seemed normal

[@gregmaggert8561]

@@DrivenCompanion You can hear some tapping in the video. If it sounds fine in person under the hood then should be fine.

[@WhormigaMan]

I think that was background noise from a construction site. You can hear other noises like a tractor and stuff.

[@westhavenor9513]

Cupholder is an easy fix. Gently pry out the holder, reach in and retrieve the detached chrome spring, drill a couple small holes the the cupholder where the spring had been attached, re-affix spring to cupholder with a couple small sheet metal screws and you're done!

[@dustdevil9614]

Looking at an 03 super Lariat. 497km on engine 250 on tranny. Debating....its absolutley clean

[@howardkerr8174]

Just my opinion, but I would imagine the bad rep of the " jellybean " Taurus was a consideration when potential buyers looked at this truck, coupled with new engine designs. Truck buyers can be quite conservative.

[@Grandremone]

Ford F150 is better than al that ELECTRIC CRAP out there! REAL FUEL AND REAL TRUCK IS WHERE IT IS ALL ABOUT, I AM DRIVING MY F150 RIGHT NOW ON A DIRT ROAD!

[@svenlindsey1553]

My 01 runs great to this day, it has only 90,000 miles tho….. but I have had very limited problems with it and I love the sound of the 4.6 l v8 engine!

[@walkerskii]

Nice video, thank you what color is that? I've got a 1997 5.4 l 4X4 and it's that bright green with the tan stripe along the bottom it's just a bit too bright of a green, with too much metallic, ao I'm thinking of painting it solid dark green with just a slight bit of metallic.

[@kevinrichards3288]

1974 was when Ford first started producing super cab pickups which was back when the 6th generation F-series pickups were in production.

[@gordmusgrave6659]

Nascar

[@jade59230]

What you said completely belies the truck's modern and refined appearance. Is this a case of deceptive packaging, or are you biased?

[@pvtjamesryan9397]

I baught the 2002 ford f150 v8 triton and it has over 260k on it and it runs great its got the 7 lug so its the heavy half great truck

[@fundamentalBaptist1711]

I just bought an 03 F150 4x4 supercrew. It had a total drive train replacement 45,000 miles ago. (new engine, New transmission and transfer case, also new and upgraded read end which upgraded the towing capacity to 10,000 lbs. It has the paperwork to prove this, it also has the metal stamp on the engine and frame from the Ford dealership with the date and new serial number of the engine. Should I be worried about the spark plug issue on this truck? or did they have this pretty much sorted out by 03?

[@memesterboi]

Bought a modded one for 3000$ and it looks brand new got a great deal for it it’s an awesome truck

[@billyhensley7770]

Your wrong buddy this generation ran 1997 thru 2004 heritage edition

[@jayschmidt6070]

My michigan 01super cab has a rusted. Out rockers and bed but I love it. It's 20 yr old.

[@acht]

De que carajos hablas la competencia gm o dodge son igual o peor de simples y defectuosos sus interiores 😂

[@TheMjphoto45]

You can pry it the cup holder. Who drove this? gorilla hands?

[@StevePonder-fl7fh]

4.2L V6 had miss on right bank a lot ?why?

[@GereDJ2]

Good review, thanks.

[@nicholaskorner2258]

I've had 2 different 2001 f150's one 4.6 and 1 current 5.4... Both over 200,000 miles... Both intake manifold problems... But we all know that... Lol

[@scottoliver8842]

That steering wheel is rough the dealer should of left the steering wheel cover on it.

[@steph9954]

I swear I 100000% honestly I thought this was james "STRADMAN" video from years ago,damm,you sure you guys arent brothers

[@tasmaniandevil7610]

The 2000 is much better to work on than the 97. The coil pack on the 97 is on the passenger valve cover and the 2000 is on the intake the 97 is very difficult to work on but one thing i hate about both is the runner control valves is mounted to back of block

[@ImDirtyDan73]

I am getting a 2004 f150 4.6 4x4 stepside automatic. I hate it so bad. Im watching a bunch of videos trying to hype myself

[@thetruelord3474]

The 4.6 sounds mean as hell straight piped

[@martinmi5]

are you the stradman's brother?

[@ask-mw5hk]

You forgot to mention the 7700 F150 heavy duty package. It was a cross between a f250 and a f150.

[@roberth912]

I have one. Its a 2002 extended cab 4x4

[@kevinrichards3288]

The 9th generation ones are my favorite.

[@jordanross7510]

I have a 1997 Chevy 1500 but my second truck is gonna have to be a 10th gen f150👍

[@rustbucketrevivalllc6064]

These were made from MY 1997 to 2004, not 2003.

[@dirtyworks8084]

Only a few months into '04. They were '03 badged as '04.

[@patricks.7951]

Somethings been bugging me about my truck for a while. It's a 98 4.6 extended cab, but I cant figure out what trim it is. Theres no trim badges on it, the badges it does have just say F150. And there is no holes/ evidence where a trim badge would've been if someone had taken them off in the past. Very strange. It has an AM/FM radio w/ cassette player, power doors and windows, manual cloth seats, A/C, and a sliding rear window. I want to say it's an XLT, but it's always been my understanding XLT comes with a leather wrapped steering wheel, mine does not. If theres any ford experts here, I want some opinions on what trim it is. It's an old construction truck, so I'm guess maybe it was a custom order from the factory or something.

[@jerryrig8648]

My 97 XLT does not have a leather wrapped steering wheel and I'm glade it does not there is no sign of wear on it also 184000 miles and no wear on cloth seats

[@averyhorton3614]

Give a Ford dealer your VIN#. They can tell you everything about your truck.

[@d_manoil1647]

Down hill after this

[@chicfillatheamazinghd5113]

My dad got a 2000 lariat (formerly a work truck) for $300 for me to drive when I get my license. and that was an absolute steal everything except for the power mirrors and the cup holder works, runs smooth too

[@xxyvng6831]

do u still have it? if so hows it running

[@akashb4334]

Is driving this truck abusive reliable

[@DrivenCompanion]

F150s are very reliable.

[@eaglestryker1338]

When I was at the mechanic a few weeks ago (intake manifold lost its seal - a very minor problem that is common on the v6's) she said she was surprised to see one in as good of a shape as mine. Appearantly people like to beat up on them.

[@aaronleblanc540]

These trucks are very reliable, just make sure to keep a good idea on how old the spark plugs are, because if you don't, they will fly out when too old

[@jaymoar3561]

Be careful because they call these a can, they fold up like a soda can when you crash.

[@julioherrera2551]

Really? My friend got into a car accident in one of these.

[@fundamentalBaptist1711]

Very true. Not the safest vehicle to crash in. Not the worst, but not the best either. Just look at the footage with crash dummies, these trucks fold up just like a tin can in a head on collision.

[@cptchuff2741]

@@fundamentalBaptist1711 The 4x4 models are safer because the front end is stronger with the front axle and driveshaft. It's also higher off the ground so whatever you hit the bumper and frame will absorb the impact more and the body won't absorb as much.

[@fundamentalBaptist1711]

@@cptchuff2741 Glad to hear that.. Thanks for the info. Mine is a 4x4. Happy Thanks giving!

[@cptchuff2741]

@@fundamentalBaptist1711 and happy thanksgiving

[@kevintunaley5079]

i am looking at one to tow my boat, weight is close to 8000lbs. owner thinks its a 4.6 but i'm hoping its a 5.4. If its a 4.6 is there any upgrades that are affordable to get it to 8000bls towing capacity ?

[@kevintunaley5079]

I ended up getting a 1994 ford F350 XLT dually with the IDI diesel

[@kevinlimo696]

@@kevintunaley5079 Good choice, try to leave the diesel stock. You can't go drag racing with it but they are such a reliable engine.

[@cadenketchum2756]

Hey how is the stock speakers and radio in it?

[@DrivenCompanion]

By my standards not that good - if you're looking for a good stock sound system in a truck I'd find a GMC or Chevy with a Bose system. They sound excellent.

[@looseballs1966]

@@DrivenCompanion damn stupid reason to buy a given brand of truck.

[@cards06champs]

What type of rims are those

[@cards06champs]

@Jody Owen ok, thanks for the reply

[@johnjerizlopezignacio3891]

Can you fit two liter bikes at the back of the bed?🤔

[@johnjerizlopezignacio3891]

and fully close the tailgate?😬

[@TheBlankJoker]

@@johnjerizlopezignacio3891 Depends on the type of truck you get. The shortest is at 79" and the longest is at 97". (Regular Cab Lengths which are gonna have the biggest Beds) The SuperCrew Cab comes in at 67". SuperCrew is the one with 4 doors similar to a sedan. I know this is a little late but I still hope its useful.

[@johnjerizlopezignacio3891]

blancjoker still, thank you for the enlightenment. Would really love to have an F150 in that year model because of its current price. Got settled in a old single cab nissan pick up.😄

[@tell1998]

“So got to note the seats are not all that comfortable” I got a 97 f150 XL with a bench seat so no center console and even though it had no center console I still think it’s the most comfortable seat out of my 2 trucks I had 01 Dakota and 08 f150 XL, I’ll have my right arm on the top the the bench seat and having my right hand resting on the passage headrest.

[@stringslider]

Ya, I don't know what he's thinking...

[@austinreeves9112]

Lol he says Ford uses cheaper materials? Ok. Lol

[@northtexasfan]

Well that's certainly true on the interior. The whole dash is cheap hollow sounding hard plastic. It fades quickly and has awful fit and finish. Nice looking truck, but the interior leaves little to be desired.

[@kevinlimo696]

The only thing I saw that looked bad to me is the steering wheel and that's an easy fix. Just find a Lincoln Towncar or Mercury Marquis with a good wheel and swap it out, looks like new.

[@nathanmcdonald610]

@@northtexasfan GM's and Dodge's of the time both had interiors of similar quality to this 2001 F-150. Much like Ford, they have upped their game in the following generations.

[@cptchuff2741]

@Dank Weed If you tested the other trucks from 1997, you'd see similar results. And that's only one crash test lmao it did fine on the full frontal and the side impact. Just don't crash 50mph into a small overlapping object and get a 4x4 that way the front end holds up better