Thread: First post! Hi [emoji1666][emoji112]

So I hope this is the right area! I am new to this forum but have been a part of FSB and TigéOwners forums for a long time. Sold my 1992 Bronco a couple years ago (regretting it now) but am looking to pick up a high mileage vehicle in the form of an F-150. Looking for some feedback from the forum before I pull the trigger. Below is a link on one I am considering. I am curious what y’all think as well as if you recommend something else? Also curious how many miles have you seen on these motors. Attached is a VIN pic so you can find out more information about this truck. IMG_1398.jpg
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ct...813097668.html

Let me know what ya think. I have not driven it yet but out of all the ones I have seen this one has me the most intrigued. I will put no more than 1K miles a year. Using the truck to launch an old ski boat in my back yard. I wanna buy local and have about a $5K budget. Want the 4x4 due to the launch ramp being slippery and the lake goes up and down causing me to launch on some wet surfaces.

Thanks all and let me know if I need to post elsewhere!

Cheers!

Mike


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I'm in San Antonio too ,and nice truck but ,I think u can find one with less miles and less cash too ,I have a 2000 3rd door lariat got it with 116,000 miles fr 3k but hell if u like it go for it ,its a great looking truck

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Originally Posted by hectorotani

I'm in San Antonio too ,and nice truck but ,I think u can find one with less miles and less cash too ,I have a 2000 3rd door lariat got it with 116,000 miles fr 3k but hell if u like it go for it ,its a great looking truck

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Thanks for the reply. I’m really wanting 4x4 and crew can so it’s been difficult. If you have any websites you can think of please let me know. I have been looking at craigslist mostly. Don’t wanna go through a dealer for something like this. Do you have the 5.4 motor and how many miles do you have now?


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Yes 5.4 and bout 170k going strong ,only major issues have been rear axle seal ,ac line ,brakes,broken pvc line n that's bout it ,craigslist is bout it if u wanna cut out middleman

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Originally Posted by hectorotani

Yes 5.4 and bout 170k going strong ,only major issues have been rear axle seal ,ac line ,brakes,broken pvc line n that's bout it ,craigslist is bout it if u wanna cut out middleman

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Thank you for the info! I’ll keep y’all posted. Any others that may have critical information I should know about this year please feel free to chime in. I know there has to be quite a few members that have had this vehicle before or maybe even currently. Only issues I have heard are the spark plugs are a bitch and can shoot out if the head if not seated to specs and that if you have to do a timing chain just invest in a whole new motor. Labor to do such is crazy I guess.


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That's only on some 4.6 but not sure ,the 5.4 is tough motor

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Oh also if u like u can try Randy Adams,he may or might locate something fr u

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Okay. Good to know. Thx


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