I am looking to buy a 99 F150 4x4 5.4 v8. It has 220,000 miles on it mostly highway. I am going to look at it today. Just wondering if there is anything I should look for or be weary of and if it would still be reliable. Any information is appreciated.

 

Hard to say on that particular truck. I can say I have had two Triton motors, both 6.8L v10's. My 1997 went 435k and was running and driving fine when I sold it and my 2002 has 230k on it and we still drive it everyday. A couple things to watch out for are hesitation and clunky shifting. But if it is smooth, tight and runs out fine, I wouldn't be afraid of it if the price is right.

Plugs and coil packs are probably due if they haven't been done. I always turn the OD off except when I am on the highway. Watch your oil level, those motors using some oil is pretty common.

 

See if plugs have been replaced, those years could shoot plugs out of the engine...

 

Thanks for the advice guys. It was a clean truck started right up but he wanted to much for it though.