The Story of Buying My 2004 f150 Fx4 & Why I Love This Truck!

Today I ramble on about why I bought my 2004 F150 Fx4, the story, it's story, and what's to come of it in the future should it stay running... It's been a great truck, but you should never buy a 2004-2010 Triton 5.4l 3valve V8! More to come soon.
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[@Phoenix3Fighter]

I love my 07 F150. Has the 5.4L Triton 3V and have not had any real issues with it. Paid 8k cash for it two years ago and its still under 150k miles. Very young for its age. These trucks get a bad rep due to poor ownership but these trucks are still actively on the road as work trucks and they still look good. You are right about these trucks looking newer than what they are. I love the body style. I wish Ford would remake this truck with newer modern features.

[@jimhamman2335]

If you are a good mechanic that can replace the timing system, oil pump, roller followers, and exhaust manifolds, this is a good truck. 200K on mine, and it's still running strong! Add to this list of necessary repairs replacement of the rear window seal.

[@natestrucks2824]

Great comment! I'm debating replacing the timing system, but at the same time casually looking for a lower mileage engine to do it to and then swap with a new trans... I've got 205k and if not for the ticking the truck is in great shape and still drives excellent. Funny you mention the rear window seal... just noticed mine started leaking!

[@nicholasali2182]

MY SON JUST PICKED UP AN 2004 F150 FX4 AND I HOPE IT DOESN'T BECOME A NIGHTMARE FOR HIM 🙏🏿

[@TBBuilds]

Yeah, I have head nightmare stories of the 3v 5.4l I have a 2v and it has its issues but for the most part I have figured it out. Cool video tho running through the story of the truck and real owner experiences. Lot of times you just get the mechanics point of view. Keep it up 👍

[@natestrucks2824]

Dude, the 5.4 2v is a great motor! I just saw one (a 2001) a few days ago with 430,000miles! Biggest thing on them is the spark plugs. The 3valve on the other hand...

[@MalikBaggz]

I just brought an 2004 Ford F-150 Triton Crewcab for $2800, with 115,000 miles one owner!

[@natestrucks2824]

Oh nice! That sounds like a great deal! I've loved this truck; probably the only vehicle I'll be sad to see go when I do sell it. That should last you a long time with just 115k - I now have 205k. Biggest thing on these is regular oil changes every 3,000miles. That will help you avoid sludge & prolong the cam phaser / timing system life. Other than that and all the regular maintenance and you should be good to go!

[@MalikBaggz]

@@natestrucks2824 okay! Because I watched your video saying don’t buy this truck but I brought it before viewing your video. I was nervous and was thinking about selling at first!

[@natestrucks2824]

@@MalikBaggz Haha, I bought it before I did any research & also got scared after I started to learn about them. Maybe I'm just lucky but I've had less trouble in 5years with my 5.4l than I have had with any other vehicle. Now that it's higher in miles its starting to have major issues, but you've got a lot of years of driving before you're there. For $2,800 you could sell it and probably make some good money, but at the same time what would you get to replace it? For that price I would just hang on to it until you feel like you need to upgrade (hopefully things will be cheaper then) or until you start having trouble with it. A nice truck with a locked up motor is still selling for about $3k right now, which is crazy. Treat it right and it should do the same for you!

[@MalikBaggz]

@@natestrucks2824 yeah I hate to sell its definitely a nice truck for an 2004. I plan on just driving it to work back an forth only no traveling. The guy I brought it from said it need some engine work, but he didn’t seem sure what was wrong with it. Honestly the truck look like it was sitting for years! I’m thinking about getting a Dodge Ram 1500 hemi next considering pickup!

[@mark502]

@@MalikBaggz I just bought my 2006 5.4 with 148,000 miles for $12,000. (I’ve put 20k miles on it since I bought in in June of 2021 lol) love this truck. You can definitely sell it for profit right now

[@timothyturner3646]

Have a 2007 5.4L, 170k miles with 2WD. Only issue has been the cylinder misfires 70k miles ago. Fixed it for $1500 and no issues right now.

[@honkeytonklin2198]

Got an 04 that has never had issues, just cracked 300k miles. Also have on 02 Dakota 6 cylinder w 280k miles, another motor w horrible reviews...luck of the draw I guess

[@natestrucks2824]

Wow, that is impressive. Maintenance & good care is key!

[@i3loodymoon647]

In the process of dumping money into my 04 fx4 flareside. Can't get rid of the ol girl. Just a ton of fun, sounds great. Looks agressive without going down that road of being some pavement princess an still being able to take her on a good trail.

[@paulsherer8496]

I have an 04 5.4 3v triton with 220,000 runs great!

[@natestrucks2824]

Awesome! Has it had any work?

[@paulsherer8496]

I replaced alternator, starter, battery. Unsure what transpired before me?

[@natestrucks2824]

@@paulsherer8496 Awesome! I lost the original alternator right as I pulled into the driveway getting home from a 500mile trip. Replaced it and a buddy borrowed the truck to jump his car, crossed the leads, and shorted it out 2,500miles later... only it didn't die until I was on the highway. Then replaced it with a bad one from the parts store, so had to remove it and replace it again a 3rd time. Haha

[@the600cc]

My father just gave me his 2006 f150 with 277k miles and she runs great for now . And I’m doing some lights upgrades also …

[@natestrucks2824]

Awesome! They are really nice trucks. Do you know of any work that's been done to it? I'm really debating selling or fixing mine so it will go another 200,000 miles. It would be nice to get something newer, but in this market it makes sense dumping the $7,000 into a new engine. Mods: The biggest thing I wish I had done was replaced the factory radio with a nice double din touch screen and put a back-up camera kit into the tailgate handle. Super easy to do and well worth the $300 - these trucks are so hard to tell how close you are to stuff when backing up. I wish I had done a leveling kit to mine when I first got it - especially with the ranch hand that front end is low. That's all about looks and what you like. I also wish I had wired my front light bar into an actual switch in the dash and not just use with the remote. I still might do all those things, especially if I decide to keep it. I also love the adhesive light bar under the tailgate. It helps cars behind you see you're braking & turning a lot better for safety & it looks good. Wish I had hardwired that and not just plugged it into the 4pin trailer connector - corrosion has now ruined that.

[@uptone12111]

I always liked the FX4 stock rims better than the Lariat ones.2004-2008 style

[@natestrucks2824]

One of my favorite features of the Fx4!

[@eddies9037]

Just purchased exactly same truck 140k miles for 4K. I’ve never been a fan of ford but been wanting a project truck for a low price and it’s all I could find in my area so we’ll see how it goes 😂

[@FORD150-5.4]

I built ford f150 lariat 5.4 2005 I love this truck 🔥💪🦍

[@natestrucks2824]

They're great trucks!

[@jimdailey1985]

Use castrol edge 5/30 oil.

[@ShaneHarveyMusic]

I bought a 2004 f150.. 100,000 miles 3valve 5.4 T. It puts like a kitten after changing plugs.. argh and manifolds. Double argh. My only concern is the ticking noise that comes after warm up… fingers crossed.

[@Baylorbetterthanbrown]

These large trucks are starting to play out go back to mid-size trucks in between midsize and these

[@natestrucks2824]

Mini trucks are making a comeback!

[@shanenafziger3700]

I had an 06 5.4 3v that was grey and I never had paint peeling but my 04 4.6 has red paint and there's not a lick of good clear coat on it but it runs and drives so much better

[@natestrucks2824]

That is so weird. Some Ford paint wasn't great, some seems to last forever. As for the 4.6l it seems to last longer generally than the 5.4l, but I don't understand why if it's practically the same engine. Must be the differences in the block that really change things.

[@genefowler948]

I got a hold 2006 with get this 1030000 with very little rust it has 4.6 2 vale engine that runs great if your looking for a cheap truck don't give up I paid ,, 5000 looked for awhile

[@JoshiJosho-mf8oi]

Keep clean oil in them and most 5.4s will give at least 200k without any of those problems.

[@MalikBaggz]

Nice truck!

[@natestrucks2824]

Thanks! I've really enjoyed having it

[@rileyogrady3]

Just picked up a 2010 f150 with about 150000 miles… 8k ish

[@natestrucks2824]

Nice! Sounds like you did pretty good! I've had mine since 154k & now have 205k - if you take care of it, it will take care of you!

[@rileyogrady3]

@@natestrucks2824 yea I’m supper exited about it even though it will be a work truck.

[@natestrucks2824]

@@rileyogrady3 Nothing wrong with that! Can't afford to drive them otherwise anymore :"(

[@gerardomendoza9688]

They are 20 year old trucks now but people think mi 04 is a 2018 because another 2015-2020 body style ford in black and slightly lifted with fat tires like mine was parked near mine at a store parking lot... 😛

[@tinle4415]

Ford F150👍

[@natestrucks2824]

Let's go!

[@gerardomendoza9688]

Put diesel oil in it.. I put diesel rotella oil in mine and it ticks lesser and the thing is 300,000 plus miles the engine has not blown up yet like every cheap negligent 5.4 owners say...

[@duanekellen9427]

I have 07 an did the engine mods dumped 3k into beats hell out buying new

[@Frrrrrrr4L]

I love my 04 F150

[@claudiocerezo1644]

I went for a 4.6L because 5.3L is proven to be hell

[@natestrucks2824]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately all Triton motors are prone to the same issues... The 5.4l is just the more noted of the three. Still get you a ton of miles though if taken care of.

[@jimdunne1900]

See roller follower noise of Mak-u-Loco Ford Tech channel. He is amazing. I’m from Montana and these trucks do well with synthetic and valve train mods. No problems yet at 140k miles.

[@ajedi0770]

My 5.4 is good with Mobil one

[@natestrucks2824]

Oil changes are key to these engines! Oil changes will definitely pro-long the engine life, but all 5.4l 3v's will have cam-phaser / timing issues no matter what

[@ajedi0770]

@Nate's Trucks I do hear the rattle ,lol but it hasn't broken down on me yet I do believe in Mobil one ,and good maintenance , these trucks still look good with the right mods

[@natestrucks2824]

@@ajedi0770 Love the truck, pretty modern really for how old they are!

[@jimdunne1900]

❤

[@ryancollins3227]

Every one i know that has a 5.4l myself included loved the 5.4l 3v mine did not have the tick it was a f250 its the same but difderent. But shit it was good to me got 220k out of mine before i traded it for a 7.3l excursion

[@carstuff4u942]

Hows the rust?