miles? my 97 f150 xlt 4x4 4.6L 5spd manual has 370,322 miles on it. and body is still in really good shape for a MN truck. went 200 miles in it and oil still on full line. not blowing smoke either. is this common for that motor? love driving the manual transmission.

 

2009 f-150 4.6 has 28,000 on it now.

 

97 4.6 211,xxx.

 

Enjoy it while it last. And don't talk to loud, the truck might hear you. That's usually my luck.

 

2003 FX4 Scab 88,651 miles
Time to replace the battery. I don't want a cheap unreliable piece of crap, what battery would you recommend?
Thanks!

 

Very random question in a 6.5 year old thread that has nothing to do with batteries.

Go to your favorite auto parts store, get the battery they have in stock that fits your vehicle. Your vehicle is nothing special that requires a special battery.
Done and done.
I've had a few different batteries over the years from local parts stores and none have lasted less than 5 years. Prorated warranty on the higher end 'product' they sell, decent turnaround price in 5 years for a battery with a 7 year warranty.

 

I had a 1994 that I bought new. It had the straight 6cyl, five speed. After 17 years and 107,000 miles the body rusted off.
Engine was still running strong and never an issue.

 

260K I think or there about, Delco Remy sealed battery's have always been my favorite ,no worry about corrosion

 

1998 Automatic with 4.6. over 270,000kms.....change oil every 3-4 months..........only thing it burns is ''RUBBER'' when needed lol.

 

Run with WALMART ''everstart MAXX'' batteries,just because of the 5 year,3 free replacement and last 2 years,prorated no hassle warrenty........ Have a 850 cca in the F150. 2years old....last one was getting down to 12.2 volts after 7 years.... Bought a Walmart 650 cca Everstart MAXX just last week for wife's2015 Ford Escape.....it was an A/C Delco,made in 2009!!!!
After tax $173.00 Battery prices have skyrocketed up here for some reason.