How many miles does your 1997-2003 have on it?
03-05-2014, 06:50 PM
#2641
Senior Member
2001 F-150 SuperCrew Harley-Davidson Edition (not supercharged) 5.4L bought new in 2001. As of today (3/3/2014), 343,400 miles. Ford replaced the torque converter under warranty in 2003 at 50,000 miles, otherwise the transmission is original, never been touched by a mechanic. New timing chains installed (by dealer) at 240,000 miles. Replaced the original alternator at 275,000 miles. Still using ORIGINAL water pump. Uses around 1/2 quart of oil between changes (began using Synthetic at 90,000 miles), changed every 5000 miles. Just installed the Ford Racing SVT lowering kit (M3000L), handles much better!
03-06-2014, 11:39 AM
#2645
Senior Member
98 w/310,000 miles. Never any major problems. Still has the original u-joints and 3G alternator amongst other things. VERY solid engine! Never used oil or leaked it between changes.
EDIT: The body began rusting bad, been working on that..
EDIT: The body began rusting bad, been working on that..
Last edited by Jbrew; 03-06-2014 at 11:41 AM.
03-06-2014, 11:47 AM
#2646
Original u joints? I'm on my third rear joint and I've had my truck for 11,000 miles... two wore out,one tore out when my blocks broke
03-06-2014, 12:07 PM
#2648
One extreme to the other...just shows you where these trucks can go so take care of that 25xxx truck
03-06-2014, 12:12 PM
#2649
Senior Member
But yup, the 98 still has the factory grease-less u- joints. The only time I heard them make noise is when I had a car hauler tied to the back with a handicap full size van aboard. Had to back that up, up hill on a very narrow winding drive. Man that was a PITA, - thought for sure I hurt the rears. I probably do need to replace. Altough they're not loose, I see some kind of red plastic deal under the caps that wasen't there before.
