How do you like your F150 5.4?

[dmontzsta]

06/07 I am thinking of picking one up this weekend. Just wondering how all of the owners like them in their day to day driving?
Thanks.

[Robert1050]

I own 2, both are F-150's, both have 5.4's, even though both are 'Heritage Editions', they share the same basic drive-train with the later series:
I have 176K miles on a 1999 and 52K on a 2000, most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. The '99 has so far cost me a tranny, 1 battery, 3 sets of tires & 4 sets of front pads (I used to tow a lot). The 2000 is a Lightning, all it's cost so far is a set of tires and new intercooler ('99 & '00 were prone to leaking) - luckily a bud had a spare sitting on the shelf. Neither is treated real kind - both have moved 10,000+ lb trailers short distances, both are used as shop trucks - hauling everything from scrap-metal to golf-carts.
When they were both under warranty, dealer service was spotty - had better luck with some dealers than with others over minor issues.
Would I buy another 150 with a 5.4?
Yes.

[bordsmnj]

i beat the hell outa mine for three years. never gave me a lick of trouble.

[dmontzsta]

I have 98 Expedition 5.4 now, it has been great since I have owned it. Now it has 136k and I really like the new F150s, so I am thinking of switching it up, just dont know how reliable the new 5.4 is.

[maxwedge]

I have a 97 F150. It's paid for and I plan on driving it into the ground, but I wouldn't buy another one. I used to assume that the horrible clattering, knocking noises the engine makes when it's cold were indications that it was near death, but I also drive a 5.4 powered van for work, it's four months old and makes the same horrible knocking and clattering noises so I guess that's just normal for a 5.4?

[Robert1050]

I have a 97 F150. It's paid for and I plan on driving it into the ground, but I wouldn't buy another one. I used to assume that the horrible clattering, knocking noises the engine makes when it's cold were indications that it was near death, but I also drive a 5.4 powered van for work, it's four months old and makes the same horrible knocking and clattering noises so I guess that's just normal for a 5.4?
On the early 5.4's (up until 2000), the assembly plant gave the blocks to much cylinder wall to piston clearance. No real effect on longevity though - my '99 has rattled on cold start-up since day one and it now has 176K+ miles on it.
Robert

[riverracerx]

I have an '06 FX4 and I love it!
http://riverracerx.com/photos/springbreak2006/images/DSCN0791.jpg

[thumbs]

Had 2 and love both. First was 97' that I put 197,000 miles on and only replaced breaks, battery and an alternator. The second is and 05' with 23K and so far we had to have an injector replaced.
Gas mileage with the 05' (5.4, 4x4, 4.73 gear) averages 14 mpg.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/truck.JPG

[Cole Trickle]

Great interior (Nicest of all the 1/2 ton trucks)
Good looks
Nice quiet/plush ride
Motor is a tad weak compared to the other trucks in the same market(Dodge,Nissan,chevy..now toyota)
Overall I think it's a nice truck and would work fine if your towing less than
4K pounds.

[Biglue]

Had an 01 and tranny blew out at 51K miles. Braking sucked on it. Other than that it was a decent truck. Probably wouldn't buy another one.

[wright27]

Had a 5.4 in my 03 and loved it. I just bought my wife a new fx4 5.4. I like it so much I just might buy one for myself.
That means I have to sell my Duramax, but I sold the 5th wheel so I realy don't need the diesel anymore,(just thinking outloud) I am torn.

[dumbandyoung]

my friend just bought 1 f150 5.4 lariat... He loves it. Although he doesnt tow anything. The interior is the nicest ive seen on any truck!

[Sigus]

I have a 04 5.4 with 65k on it. Have replaced the brakes and tires. Love the truck but have to step up to a F250 due to bigger boat.
F250 is on order if anyone is interested in a very clean F150 shoot me PM with Email and can send moreinfo and pix.

[riverbound]

we have an 06 lariat fx4 w/ 36k miles. To me the seats are uncomfortable, and we have been through 3 motors (all covered under warranty) Its the first Ford I have ever had that had issues. Would probably by another though, just dont like the seats.

[dmontzsta]

we have an 06 lariat fx4 w/ 36k miles. To me the seats are uncomfortable, and we have been through 3 motors (all covered under warranty) Its the first Ford I have ever had that had issues. Would probably by another though, just dont like the seats.
I have heard about the injector issues, anyone know waht years were effected?
Riverbound: 3 motors? that is nuts, what is going wrong?

[dumbandyoung]

[QUOTE=dmontzsta;2389937]I have heard about the injector issues, anyone know waht years were effected?
dont run your gas tank till 99.9% empty.:D

[riverbound]

I have heard about the injector issues, anyone know waht years were effected?
Riverbound: 3 motors? that is nuts, what is going wrong?
Yup 3...we dont know why. all they tell us is, they put a completely new one in. probably the only reason we keep it is it has 36k on the truck and 5k in the most recent motor.

[djunkie]

Did Ford ever get that fire under the hood problem taken care of? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Big Kahunaa]

isn't the new 5.4 in the trucks the same as the 3 vavle the put in the early navigators

[dmontzsta]

Did Ford ever get that fire under the hood problem taken care of? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
I believe that was the faulty cruise control switch, which has been recalled and they are covering from 97-01.

[djunkie]

I believe that was the faulty cruise control switch, which has been recalled and they are covering from 97-01.
I know Dmonz. I was just being a smartass. :D

[dmontzsta]

I know Dmonz. I was just being a smartass. :D
:) You know all too well.

[FryJet]

My buddy has a 07 5.4 4x on 35's. He had a 03 F-350 Diesel but didnt tow enough to justify and he hated listening to it so he bought the F150. He is pretty dissapointed in the lack of power. I know he has 35's and should be geared but I drove it and the thing is a major turd. He jumped in my 02 F250 V10 and he loved it. Just to let you know, mine is on 35's also with stock gears (3.73's).The fuel millage is almost identical. He is going to buy one as soon as he gets rid of his.
In 05 before I bought my F-250 V10 I was in the market for a 2wd 1/2 ton. I test drove the Ford, Chevy, Nissan and Toyota. The Nissan Titan was hands down the best truck in my opinion and had the best pricing. It hauled ass and was more more comfortable than the others. The Chevy was a real tire smoker with the 5.3 but handled like crap. I liked the style of the Ford but it lacked in power and the seats were not very comfortable but I really like the styling and the look and the fit and finish was the best of all 4. The Toyota just didnt do a thing for me so I didnt really go past the test drive, although it ran about equal to or a little better than the F150.
Then the deal came up on my F250 that I couldnt pass up and I am happy I took it. I dont worry about brakes, can tow more then the 1/2 ton and get the same millage while running WAY better.
Just go out and test drive all of them and buy what you like, your the one who has to make the payments. Every manufacturer has their problems so bottom line is if YOU like it then you should buy it.
F.J.

[shadow]

isn't the new 5.4 in the trucks the same as the 3 vavle the put in the early navigators
NO!

[JENKDICK]

I Have A 2006 Harley Davidson Edition. The Interior Is Hands Down The Coolest And Most Luxurious Of Any Truck I Have Been In. Plus It Comes With 22" Rims With An Option For Awd Or Rwd. I Have Awd And Have Had No Problems At All With It. Bit Of A Gas Guzzler (11.0) But Aren't They All? Do Wish It Had The Roushcharger On It Though.

[spectras only]

isn't the new 5.4 in the trucks the same as the 3 vavle the put in the early navigators
I have an 03 Navigator . They came with a DOHC 32 valve 5.4 . Ford went back to SOHC 24 valve , claiming 10 more footpounds of torque. However ,
max torque [ 355 ] comes in much lower , @ 2750 rpm for the 32 valve engine :idea: . The DOHC 32 valve may have less torque , but seems to be much quicker than the ones I tried with the 24 valve ;) .
I tow my boat weighing in at 8350 lbs without sweat ;) :) .Milage sucks at 12 mpg though even in 2 wd , just like any other truck , don't care who you are .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/03::%20Navigator.jpg

[FreshTracks]

I've had three of them, currently have a 2004 4x4 5.4L with the 3.73 rear. Never had any problems, and I tow a lot.

[Fast Freddy]

my 2005 4X4 is my daily driver. the 4" rancho lift is trick and the 32" goodyear tires are sweet. the 17X10 weld wheels are pimp. i put 4.10 gears in it and retuned the 5.4 L engines computer with superchips. i also took the air snorkel off and put a flowmaster muffler on it.

[HM]

my 2005 4X4 is my daily driver. the 4" rancho lift is trick and the 32" goodyear tires are sweet. the 17X10 weld wheels are pimp. i put 4.10 gears in it and retuned the 5.4 L engines computer with superchips. i also took the air snorkel off and put a flowmaster muffler on it.
Did you smoke a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with that?

[Fast Freddy]

Did you smoke a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S with that?
no....... but i pulled one out of the sand that got stuck at site 6

[Psycho Squid]

We Love 'em Had 3 now down to 2. Two super crews '04 & '05 and an '06 extra cab. But Buying 550-I 2008 BMW Need something for Vegas and nights out. ;)

[SummitKarl]

I have 98 Expedition 5.4 now, it has been great since I have owned it. Now it has 136k and I really like the new F150s, so I am thinking of switching it up, just dont know how reliable the new 5.4 is.
same here, but more a question of power for me, my 150 is a 95 super cab long bed with the SVO 5.8l option..ie a 351 with GT-40 stuff on it and big rear gears, it's a brute for a 150, and very little trouble in 12 yrs and 100k mi, I tried the 5.4 when they came out but it was so slow in comparison, figured I would just wait for the next motor offering:rolleyes:
I like the new 150 crew cab, I don't think the lightning option is offered for the crew cab, so I am sticking with what I got for now, it's the perfect truck for my needs:D

[dmontzsta]

same here, but more a question of power for me, my 150 is a 95 super cab long bed with the SVO 5.8l option..ie a 351 with GT-40 stuff on it and big rear gears, it's a brute for a 150, and very little trouble in 12 yrs and 100k mi, I tried the 5.4 when they came out but it was so slow in comparison, figured I would just wait for the next motor offering:rolleyes:
I like the new 150 crew cab, I don't think the lightning option is offered for the crew cab, so I am sticking with what I got for now, it's the perfect truck for my needs:D
I hear ya, my situation is similar. Except I have a 97 5.4 Expedition and it has been rock solid. The only thing I do not like is we do not use the 3rd row seat and it does not fold away flat like the new ones. So I think a crew cab would do the job perfectly! Just dont know if the extra coin is worth it.

[Biglue]

Roush is offering a suped up F150. I have also seen a new body style Harley Davidson. I wonder if those still offer a supercharged version???

[spectras only]

dmontzsta , keep the Expy , remove the third row seat , and buy one of these ;)
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/07%20shelby.jpg

[HM]

no....... but i pulled one out of the sand that got stuck at site 6
Did you have to turn on the blower? :D

[Fast Freddy]

Did you have to turn on the blower? :D
why yes i did. thats why i used my F-150 lightning with its supercharged 5.4L

[Wet Dream]

I love my '06 FX4 5.4. I came out of a 2000 5.4 and its night and day. No regrets.

[HM]

why yes i did. thats why i used my F-150 lightning with its supercharged 5.4L
Do you ever take that thing off any sweet jumps?

[wright27]

My buddy has a 07 5.4 4x on 35's. He had a 03 F-350 Diesel but didnt tow enough to justify and he hated listening to it so he bought the F150. He is pretty dissapointed in the lack of power. I know he has 35's and should be geared but I drove it and the thing is a major turd. He jumped in my 02 F250 V10 and he loved it. Just to let you know, mine is on 35's also with stock gears (3.73's).The fuel millage is almost identical. He is going to buy one as soon as he gets rid of his.
In 05 before I bought my F-250 V10 I was in the market for a 2wd 1/2 ton. I test drove the Ford, Chevy, Nissan and Toyota. The Nissan Titan was hands down the best truck in my opinion and had the best pricing. It hauled ass and was more more comfortable than the others. The Chevy was a real tire smoker with the 5.3 but handled like crap. I liked the style of the Ford but it lacked in power and the seats were not very comfortable but I really like the styling and the look and the fit and finish was the best of all 4. The Toyota just didnt do a thing for me so I didnt really go past the test drive, although it ran about equal to or a little better than the F150.
Then the deal came up on my F250 that I couldnt pass up and I am happy I took it. I dont worry about brakes, can tow more then the 1/2 ton and get the same millage while running WAY better.
Just go out and test drive all of them and buy what you like, your the one who has to make the payments. Every manufacturer has their problems so bottom line is if YOU like it then you should buy it.
F.J.
Same milage? my v-10 got 9 mpg in city driving, my wifes f150 gets just over 14mpg.:devil:

[dmontzsta]

dmontzsta , keep the Expy , remove the third row seat , and buy one of these ;)
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/07%20shelby.jpg
That is too much for me right now. :) Bad Ass!
I have a 99 GT 5 Speed that is a good time right now, going to do some stuff to it once the boat is finished. :)

[FryJet]

Same milage? my v-10 got 9 mpg in city driving, my wifes f150 gets just over 14mpg.:devil:
There was something wrong if you got 9 empty. Mine gets 12.5 empty all day long and if I keep it at 70 on the way to the river I can pull 14 but that hardly ever happens. Was yours a early V10.
Hell, I get 9 towing this setup so I dont know whats wrong.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1909River_5-5_001.jpg
F.J.

[boatnam2]

just bought a 2001 f-350 v-10 i drove it to work yesterday to see how it does on milage,not sure on the tank size had 1/4 tank when i bought it put in 18.7gals and i went 120miles on a half a tank so i figure about 9 or so mpg freeway not to good.

[FryJet]

just bought a 2001 f-350 v-10 i drove it to work yesterday to see how it does on milage,not sure on the tank size had 1/4 tank when i bought it put in 18.7gals and i went 120miles on a half a tank so i figure about 9 or so mpg freeway not to good.
I just fueled yesterday.....I put 31.5 gallons in, I had 375 miles on the trip which is 11.9. Now, I have 35's on it and its not reprogrammed so im actually going further than the 375 but I dont know how to figure any if that chit out. Those are my real #'s, not like the diesel guys that are getting 20 towing a house up a 30% grade doing 90. ;)
F.J.

[boatnam2]

I just fueled yesterday.....I put 31.5 gallons in, I had 375 miles on the trip which is 11.9. Now, I have 35's on it and its not reprogrammed so im actually going further than the 375 but I dont know how to figure any if that chit out. Those are my real #'s, not like the diesel guys that are getting 20 towing a house up a 30% grade doing 90. ;)
F.J.
yea them friggin lying ass dsl guys.so your tank is 32 gallons?i hope mine is that big if it is the last 1/4 must be 11 gallons.i will empty it this time shouldn't take to long lol...i will mostly use it to tow to the river so gas milage isnt a big deal.

[FryJet]

Long beds have 38 gallon tanks and short beds have 29's. The most I have ever put in is like 35 and I was below empty and didnt want to chance it. When mine is just on the empty line it usually takes 32.
I bought my truck from my buddy who decided to buy a new Dodge with a Cummins. He was always towing either a skid steer or a 29' enclosed and didnt like buzzing the V10, he felt like he was killing it. His Dodge gets 3 mpg better towing and goes up Crestwood summit 7 mph faster with the same load as the V10 would but he doesnt have to ring it out like I do. I dont care, I just matt the gas pedal, turn up the stereo and let it shift when it wants to, lol.
F.J.

[SummitKarl]

yea them friggin lying ass dsl guys.so your tank is 32 gallons?i hope mine is that big if it is the last 1/4 must be 11 gallons.i will empty it this time shouldn't take to long lol...i will mostly use it to tow to the river so gas milage isnt a big deal.
your tank should be 38gals with 33-34gals useable, there is about 4-5 gals after the guage reads empty to save your fuel injection pump

[boatnam2]

yea i just sold a 2004 dodge dsl 4x4 it was a good truck pulled good for being lifted and big tires...just didnt like the big payment to see it sit in the driveway and be driven a few times a week around town.this is a 1/3 of the payment has a warranty and will be driven hard when towing.

[dmontzsta]

I picked up a new 07 F150 5.4 w/ tow package, metallic silver tonight. So far it is great with 14 miles on it. :) Smooth riding truck, smoother than my Mustang that is for sure! Thanks for the input.

[v-drive]

Pictures Donald pictures.....:D v-drive

[YeLLowBoaT]

I'm going to look at a brand new 06 XLT thats pretty much loaded with out things like 4wd and extra doors and shit at the ford dealer... ( I've got a friend in fleet sales that found it on a lot some where in socal) long story short they are giving almost 7k in rebates... there is a about 90% chance I'll be driving it home... Already got approved for the 0% inrest ford is running this weekend for 5 years... you can't beat free money.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

NO!
Isnt it a 3 valve?? Cause I thought my 05 was???

[Jesster]

my 2005 4X4 is my daily driver. the 4" rancho lift is trick and the 32" goodyear tires are sweet. the 17X10 weld wheels are pimp. i put 4.10 gears in it and retuned the 5.4 L engines computer with superchips. i also took the air snorkel off and put a flowmaster muffler on it.
I've never been a big fan of the stepside Ford's but your truck makes me rethink that. Your truck looks sweet, nice job. :) Perfect amount of lift and the wheels awesome. congrats. :D

[dmontzsta]

Pictures Donald pictures.....:D v-drive
Per your request... :D
http://www.dmontzsta.com/2007F150s/dmontzsta'sF150/images/100_6631.jpg
http://www.dmontzsta.com/2007F150s/dmontzsta'sF150/images/100_6633.jpg
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http://www.dmontzsta.com/2007F150s/dmontzsta'sF150/images/100_6643.jpg
Here is a pic of me and my Dads side by side...
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http://www.dmontzsta.com/2007F150s/SideBySide/100_6660.jpg
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Ford is really being aggressive this weekend. I am sure the salesman was pretty pleased to have a two car deal at 11pm on Friday night (before closing) started his weekend out right. He deserved it though, he took care of business.
Kudos to Ford. If anyone is interested, let me know and I can give you his name, super cool guy (not your typical salesman).

[v-drive]

Congrats to you both Don. Very nice :D v-drive:coffeycup