I've got a 02 4.2L. Only prob I have Is the upper penulum gasket. Fixing that this weekend. Other than that no probs. have had it 4 yrs now. And 133,000 miles and still going strong.

 

What kind of sounds were you hearing to make u replace the rear u joint? If I go in reverse I get a click almost every time

 

i have a 99 5.4 f-150 and it runs fantastic no problems other than routine brake pads.

 

I'd hear a click whenever I accelerated from a dead stop. Also, you can check your driveshaft for play just to be sure.

 

Please see the million mile 5.4... Nuff said

http://millionmilevan.com/html/odometer_pics.html

 

I have a 2001 screw 4x4 and wife has a 2000 expedition. Both have the 5.4. My truck has about 228K miles and the expy has 235K. My trucks drive and look like new. Maybe I have a head start down here because of the weather, but the secret has always been maintenance. If you hear a noise, don't ignore it. Check/change the fluids regularly. Btw, both of my trucks have original transmissions in them. Keep them cool and they will reward you.

 

My 2002 with 5.4 has 251,000 miles. Still runs great.

 

That's amazing!!!

 

The only thing not reliable about a Truck still on the road after this long is the owner & his Maintenance schedule.

 

I just went to the website it would still be running if he would have just called a tow truck when he lost oil pressure