Ford F-150 ???

[ducrider45]

I'm looking to buy a used Ford F-150. 2006 or 2007 4 door 4WD. Is there anything that I should look for in this model and year? Anyone here have one that they could tell me about? What are the known issues? Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you.

[Speedbag]

Some of the 5.4 engines suffered from issues with the cam phasers.

That said, I had a 2004 for 8.5 years and had no issues whatsoever. Zero. Nada. Never in the shop, gas and go, best vehicle I've owned to date.

[muskrat]

Just remember u r not buying for MPG's.  I bought my first ford 5 months ago and love it

[ducrider45]

Just remember u r not buying for MPG's.  I bought my first ford 5 months ago and love it

It has got to be better than what I have now. Does it do better than 15 MPG on the hwy?

[Speedbag]

It has got to be better than what I have now. Does it do better than 15 MPG on the hwy?

Mine routinely got from 17.5 to 18.5 highway.

[ducpainter]

I have an '08 2 wd.

I get close to 20 on the slab.

It's a 4.6 though.

It's been a good truck so far.

[ute]

also the spark plugs are an issue ..sometimes they split when removed a pita to fix

go here best F150 site out there

http://www.f150forum.com/

I have a 10 screw 5.4 6.5 max tow I get 13L/100km  towing  15/16L/100km

[1KDS]

I've got an 06 supercrew 4WD, absolutely love it.  Only repair I made was replacing the passenger side mirror because I had a "width problem" once  other than that, change the oil every 5k (I use synthetic) and put gas in the thing.

[muskrat]

It has got to be better than what I have now. Does it do better than 15 MPG on the hwy?

the 5.4 should get that on the hwy, slightly better actually but remember to look at the gears.  My f250 gets 20 on the hwy and 17 or so in town. 

[Speedbag]

also the spark plugs are an issue ..sometimes they split when removed a pita to fix

There's a pretty slick extraction tool for that issue now, not a big deal.

[He Man]

the 5.4 should get that on the hwy, slightly better actually but remember to look at the gears.  My f250 gets 20 on the hwy and 17 or so in town. 

is that 250 diesel or gas though?

[muskrat]

it's a diesel.

[ducrider45]

it's a diesel.

sick.0? This is an option as well, but everyone says "STAY AWAY FROM THE 6.0L!" Is it that bad?

[kopfjäger]

sick.0? This is an option as well, but everyone says "STAY AWAY FROM THE 6.0L!" Is it that bad?

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f23/6-0-power-stroke-vs-7-3l-power-stroke-questions-70180/

[muskrat]

The 6.0 needs about 2 grand worth of work to make it run in an optimal capacity.  I personally would stay away and if urgent permits look at the 6.7 which is what I have.  800 lbs of torque at 1,600 rpm is awesome.   You may also consider the Eco boost 6 in the f150, I was impressed and there should be some used ones by now.   My purchase was in anticipation of a toy hauler so I went with overkill so I'm not limited in what I can tow.   If you look at the used truck market versus the new trucks you'll notice it's almost better to buy new.  Dealers deeply discount trucks and in my case by 10k.  If you pair these rebates with interest financing at 1.99% you will likely have a similar payment.  Just remember if you buy new to never be upside down so buy smart.