Shadowlid

Im looking at a 2004 Ford F150 Lariat my biggest concern is the mileage 194,108 its got the the 5.4l.


Would you be concerned with this?


What do I need to be looking for with this mileage/ year model → ie. What would be worn out, or common problems with this year model or with this many miles. Its priced at $8800 before tax and tag would you suggest holding out or would this be a good truck?




Thanks all, Shadow

Patrick Boehm

As you may have read in previous posts. But here is my experience on the 5th year with my 2004 F150.
7/11/2011 71890 Purchased 17010 Ryan Dodge
7/15/2011 71890 New rear tires 0 Ryan Dodge
7/26/2011 72090 key, code for door 69 barth ford
7/26/2011 72090 lens for box light 95 barth ford
8/15/2011 72350 new shocks rear 124 napa
9/2/2011 73550 seems noisy in 0
9/14/2011 73744 new noise?! 37.5 Silbernagle auto
9/17/2011 73842 noise from right front wheel 862 barth ford
9/23/2011 73850 engine noise, cam phasers 1262 barth ford
9/23/2011 73850 spark plugs replaced 535 barth ford
5/27/2012 79115 new engine belt 41 o Reilly's
6/15/2012 79345 ball joint, rotors surface, 824 barth ford
8/4/2012 80856 replace front rotors 80 my garage
8/6/2012 80941 replace rear rotors 120 my garage
4/17/2013 86252 noise from left front, see note 1596.12 barth ford
6/30/2014 95940 installed VCT solenoids 194 Tasca
4/11/2015 101360 windshield replaced 175 Del's buddy
4/22/2016 108011 fuel pump control module 60 amazon vendor
7/17/2016 110690 Brake shoes, tie rod end- driver 145 o Reilly's

Copied from EXcel. the formatting a little hinky. Just note, the last number is dollars spent. I am happy currently, after getting it pretty much debugged.

Deathtofishy

Not sure what blue book is, but 8800 for a truck with 200K is pretty steep in my opinion... especially on a gas engine. I know others might disagree though.

My main concern with any vehicle over no matter what the mileage is that it has service records that show fluids were changed on time. No records, No deal. unless you feel you are getting a steal and can deal with some issues.

Depending on what you want, 8800 can get you a truck with less miles, just maybe not as many bells and whistles, Or it can be a pretty decent down payment on a used newer used truck and you might be able to get a low interest loan for the rest.

I'm new to this forum, but just picked up a 2004 XL with 130k for 2900 (exact blue book for good condition private party sale). . Of course this is bare bones compared to a lariat... but it all depends on what you want to use your truck for? I needed it for work.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

I would never buy an 04 with 200k miles on it ... Unless it came with extensive maintenance records

connorfx4

Especially for 9k.. Way too much money for that truck. In my area at least.

Shadowlid

Thank you all for the advice!!! Im gonna hold off on it after reading about engine problems. Im in no rush just know you guys are the experts!!!


Thanks all,


Shadow!

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Find a nice 08 with an engine build date of 10/9/07 or later... or a low mileage and well maintained 06/07

SCORGE

Then take it to tech's house and have him look it over...lol

techrep

iTrader: (1)

I have my hands full with my sons 03 Galant that needs a heater core... and guess how you get to it ?

SCORGE

Removing the entire dash?