5 THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR 2004-2008 F-150
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Got a 2006 F150 with 282,000ish miles, no check engine light still running strong! (update 10/11/22 Now @ 310K) (other update: Has check engine light for Mass Airflow Code, gonna get it fixed this weekend. 10/11/22)
that’s right sir. got a 04 and 400,000 miles over still running good
@@damiansockey3008 I’ve had to do some work on mine. Nothing major tho. Replaced most of the Fire/Fuel System (spark plugs, coils, injectors, fuel filter, fuel pump) around 237,000 miles. MAF, TPS, Battery, Starter, Alternator, all Idler Pulleys, Tensioner pulley, Fan clutch, O2 sensors around 255,000 miles. Suspension work (Upper Control arms, lower control arms, hub assemblies, brake calipers) done as well around 270K. So she’s had a ton of maintenance but so far it’s paid off!
@@EdGeZeR0how much have you spent on your truck ?
@@damiansockey3008 me and a friend who’s a mechanic at a local dealer did mine so the labor was pretty much free. I didn’t cheap out on the parts tho! I got all good brand stuff. I also got some aftermarket stuff that I didn’t include. But for the parts I’d say around 6-8K!
@@damiansockey3008 and the truck only cost me 5000K cash back in 2017. It had 202,000 miles back then.
I have a 5.4. It’s been extremely reliable for me. One thing I constantly do is change the oil every 3-5k miles with good oil and filter. That’s key on every engine but especially the 5.4. You will avoid a lot of problems
You are absolutely right, and I do the same.
I've always used a high quality synthetic oil, and high end filters.
I purchased my 08 Lariat new, its has been so reliable.
So many people look at the oil change intervals on the oil container or manual.
Pull the dipstick, look at the oil color.
Do the maintenance, and the truck will last.
High volume oil pump phaser lockouts and cam chain tensioners (cast out of older 4.6) quiet motor
I just recently bought a 04 f15with the 5.4 and want to know what oil and filter did you use? I'm now fixing the broken window regulators in drivers door
@@fiber9m Yep Me too...
@fiber9m just had that problem on my 05 f150 & it was wire harness in the door jam sum time the window would not work & i just had to move the wires around to find the sort then they would work but would still stop eventually. Good luck finding a factory (oem) replacement. Not even in the junkyard & ebay was full of fakes. Ended up taking it to a car stereo installation shop & they fixed it for 75 bucks. Had to do get it done its was the only thing not working on the truck. Good luck & happy hunting
Have a 2005 Supercab FX4 . Bought it used over 7 years ago with 118000 miles on it. It's been my daily driver all this time . Now has 252500 miles on it ! Still has original engine and trans ....with no work on either ! Just normal tune up stuff . 5.4 liter 3 valve !!! Love this truck !!! It's truly ....Ford Tough !!
I bought my 04 in October of 03. At that time the "new body style" F150 was still rare to see on the road and it got lots of looks.
I now have 245,000 on the original motor and it runs and drives great. It's had a few issues, but besides a 7 year old Optima battery failing, it has NEVER left me stranded.
Original timing components? I have a yellow 2004, considering replacing the timing parts with the updated ones.
@@Hubjeep It's had exactly 0 motor work. Now at almost 247,000.
@@mrjon75 That's great to hear, mine has about 142,000
04 f150 fx4 with 189k locked out phasers and tuned. Runs like champ...gray on gray on gray ...no chrome
Just got one from my papaw with 42,000! Hopefully it gets 245,000!
I have a 2007 for the f150 with 400,000 mi on it still going strong with a 4.6 engine I think the 4.6 was the best engine they made
Probably the 2V. I don’t think the 3V version was put in the F150. Pretty much the same engine. The 4.6 3V in the Mustang had similar issues as the 5.4 3V.
I've got a late 04 with 227k that runs g r e a t. My grandfather bought it in 05 and maintained it extremely well, later giving it to me when he stopped driving. The only problems it's ever had in its life is a bad driver window motor, bad o2 sensor, and the volume on the radio sometimes goes up a little when I try to turn it down. I know the engine is probably going to go sooner or later, it is what it is, I can admit the fault of the 3v 5.4. But it has always been a great truck. I'll have mine forever so if a motor, trans, or rear end gives up on me, I'll just throw a new one in.
I got my 04' 4.6v8, 14 years ago. With 50,xxx miles. 260,xxx miles now still running strong.
But after 14 years of owning it, I just learned I can open all door from the key pad. Lol. Thank you.
I just bought a beautiful 2008 for $2,000 with 245,000 miles on it original owner replaced everything except the engine and trans and runs amazing I love it
Love love LOVE my 2008 F150. Had her since she was brand new. 175K miles and doing great! LOVE that truck!!
I have a 2005 King Ranch F-150 with the 3 valve 5.4 L engine.Added Volant cold air induction system,a Edge Lightning computer tuner. I have 112000 miles on the odometer. Love this truck. Appreciate the keypad info.I had the "Limp Home" mode kick in 1 time(a squirrel had feasted on a wiring harness behind the intake manifold). Look forward to more videos from you.
You got a link for the tuner?
Just started driving and I got my dads Ford F-150 2006 with 151,000 miles on it and it still runs great! Now I wanna just do details and some modding
I have 2007 ford f-150 4.6l with 417,000 miles still working very good.
Glad the f150 content is back. Keep it coming man🤘👍
I have a 2004 (Updated body style) with 127,000 miles and I’ve only done oil changes, brakes, transmission fluid flush and that’s it. It’s lifted and I replaced the strut 6” lift blocks with Fabtech 6” Coilovers. It’s been so dang reliable that I’ve kept it this long and bought a 2017 (bought new in 2017) and couldn’t bare to part with my old girl. She’s towed boats, friends cars (on car trailer), been in the mountain trails, sand dunes, mud bogs, snow, helped dozens of friends/family move and everything in between! She’s my ride or die!
My 07 5.4L is clocking in at 182k miles right now. Have to say it’s been dead reliable. Appreciate these videos on these F-150s! Did spark plugs, engine coolant flush, transmission pan drop, axle fluid… well worth it with the price of new ones!
You have a really nice truck Man I love it. I have an 05 Lariat with 476,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. I have replaced almost everything on it but still has the original engine transmission and rest axle. I love the look of these trucks
Cool! I have a 08 lariat and now needs s little work. I sometimes loose engine power off the highway at a stop light mostly. Any idea or tips on what to look out for I really love my truck 208k thanks
probably a bad vct solenoid, i had the same issue with my 4.6 3v.
Got an 07' f150 4×4. Only problems shes given me were a busted seal on the front passenger hub actuator and a bum drivers side window regulator. This was helpful, thanks!
I bought my Silver 2007 Ford F-150 FX4 it was my dream truck. I still have it and has 190,500 miles. I take really good care of it and everyone always compliments the truck. I love it and will drive it for as long as I can.
I own a 2008 f150 xlt with 337 000 km. Runs Great..no check engine light...Reg. oil changes...plugs...filters..no problems...Love it.!!!
Another fun fact, I have an 07 5.4 lariat. The clutch fan on it has the electronic actuation. Which means the ecm can turn the fan on 100% locked on for severe conditions. Sounds like a semi! Also this fan will pull more cfm of air than any electric fan. However you will feel the horsepower loss. Just look to see if you have the wiring harness that goes to the fan clutch.
You got a killer detail on that paint looks good !!!
I have a 2005 f150 and I love it I've done most of the work on it myself but there were things that I did not learn until now thanks for the video.
Thanks for comments just purchased a f150 04 234000 miles and one owners no motor sounds paperwork from day one with all services till now and I’m happy I got a ford older model 4.6 great motor realible
the paint looks so good haha
Another thing with the key pad, If you put in your code and press 5-6 it sets up a reprogram mode and you can put in your own 5 digit code. It keeps the old one but you can put in your own
I have a 2006 for f-150 322,000 miles and i just did a trip from Dallas tx to Aguascalientes Mexico 🇲🇽 (19 hrs drive) then came back,
No mechanical issues at all, just a blown out tire and that's it
Love my ford 😂
Just picked up an 05 with 77k miles. No rust. Mint conditions. Love the video 👊
Whoa, wat a great deal for U. My truck, original owner=2007 with 90k miles. Absolutely LOVE this Beast.
I’m thinking of getting me a 2005 100,000 for 10k but I don’t know if it’s a deal or not
You got a steal of a deal!!
How much? 4.6 or 5.4?
I have a 2008 with the redesigned head, phasers have been blocked, she has 368K. These trucks can last a long time if you take care of them. I'm trying for 400K if not 500K.
I just got a 2005 with 313k an still running with no lights on an runs great!
2:30 great stuff about the keypad. Also if you press 2 after your code it will unlock both front doors, so if you press 3/4 it'll unlock ALL 4 doors. I love the keypad. I had a 2000 z71 for 2 decades and really wanted the keypad, but i just started carrying a extra alarm fob all alone in my pocket
I own an 05 f150 w the 5.4 with 133k miles cam phasers have ticked since 78k and she’s still running strong!
I have a 2004 xlt with the 4.6 and 170k miles and it's still running strong after a rebuilt transmission and a few oil leaks
I replaced the aftermarket fan clutch for an original Motorcraft Fan Clutch, one of the best things I've done to my 2006 Fx4, doesn't make that intense aerial noise anymore, all aftermaket flan clutchs I found were "heavy duty" or something like that, I thought it meant durability but instead it seemed it'll engage with less temperature ...I hated it. Now with my OEM Fan Clutch my truck sounds so healthy is therapeutic.
My dad died last month and I now own his 2005 6.0 f350. Glad to know there’s people who can teach me stuff about it since he’s gone
Sorry for your loss. Congratulations on the truck.
2007 2WD Supercab with 161,000 miles no issues. 5.4L has been pretty good and tow a small boat. Stupid warning lights like the airbag, parking brake have been on but drives great. Only thing is the 36 gallon fuel tank and city driving breaks the bank man
I sure did Learn something new today. 🤙🏽 Thanks bruh
Got a 2007 f-150 stx 4.2 with242,000 miles on it still a beast no problems at all best truck I've ever had
Just got an ‘06 KR and love it! Love the black!!
got a 05 f150. 144,000 miles and a u joint failed on my way home on highway. Now i get the joy of replacing tans, transfer case and drive shaft
I have a 2008 Ford 150 4x4 117,457 miles……… Love it………Bravo mon capitaine
Keep up the good content man 👍
I have a 2008 Ford F150 and I have had it since 2010 and it has 81,000 miles on it right now love this truck man
Your engine bay has so much more room then mine!
I did the timing job on my 2005 5.4 3 valve and holy shit it was tight.
I love this truck. The body is one of the best truck bodies ever and by far the best ford has ever made, and they are so customizable as long as you do it right (please dont add flairs without spacers on these trucks I keep seeing em around and it looks so bad), also the interior Is so comfortable, and finally my favourite thing the power. Iv drag raced people in my truck and have beat bmws, chargers, subarus, I even beat a raptor on the dirt because my truck was the last without traction control.
Iv put so much money into it and most people dont get why i do until i take them for a drive
Super sharp truck,man! I can't say I'd change a single detail. But yea,nice build.,,,thangs clean,man!!! Slick rig!
I worked at a scrap yard for the better part of a decade, we couldn't warranty these engines because of everyone being afraid of failure. I have owned my 5.4 3v for about 6 years now, sitting just shy of 200k, and I want to say these engines have gotten a bad rap. i regularly abuse my truck, but I also regularly maintain it and she hasn't let me down (knock on wood). These are great motors making great power with plenty of aftermarket support but still great out of the box, I stand among few as a believer in the 3 valve. The fact is they have a bad design that is easy to remedy, lock the phasers and update the spark plugs. If you own a 5.4 3v my advice is either lock out the cam phasers, or just know in the back of your mind you'll be replacing the engine at some point, like you said in the video "that could all change tomorrow" lol
Black trucks been beat, broke, put back together and ready to do it all again! At least until tomorrow 🤷🏻♂️😂
What you mean about "update spark plugs"?, I've had my 2006 FX4 for 16 years, last time I replaced Spark plugs I called Ford dealer and they said their Motorcraft Spark Plugs are the same design, the same ones that break in certain circumstances.
How do you lock out the phasers? Actually what is a cam phaser?
@@JayThompson25 How do you lock out cam phasers.
@@JayThompson25 I'm about to buy an 2008 with the 5.4. But now I'm thinking of maybe not
I have a 2004 fx4 4wd f150 supercab really nice put 13k in it still no crank new motor new everything man and i got a new ecm and it fired right up its amazing now i wont have a vehichke 25 to 30 yrs or more thanks for the video nice truck bro im running 33s with 20rs but idk the gas mileage yet
I got a 2006 151,000 miles or so and still running strong! 💪
I just picked on up 08 fx4 with 202,000 runs great I’m doing a paint job on it. And trying to score nice seats. If it were a Chevy I’d be looking for a transmission and a loaner.
Very clean very clean !!
Ive got an 05 5.4 with 147k miles, running great and I'm doing new exhaust and headlights tomorrow
‘06 FX4 owner here. Just another little tidbit, if you ever forget or buy a new(used) truck and don’t have the code, it’s on a plate behind the plastic on the back of the cab. Some earlier models it’s on a plate somewhere under the dash on the drivers side. Possibly on the firewall behind the carpet and insulation.
190,000 on my 2004 5.4, no major issues. Runs great.
Thanks for the information nice truck
Had a 2004 F150 with the 3v 5.4 and it seized at 241xxx miles it was leaking 5 quarts of oil a day due to timing chain slapping against the cover because of the god awful cam phasers. Bought a 96 f150 5.0 and it has 521xxx miles on all original drivetrain still running strong
That locking and unlocking with the keypad has been on Fords/Lincolns since the 1980's. On the cars, you could even pop the trunk with it. My grandparents always had the Lincoln Mark V/ Mark VII and Towncars for her and Broncos/Expeditions for him.
I got a 06 Ford platinum with about 248k miles and she runs like new and is super reliable she does give me some problems here and there but never anything major
Really nice truck !!!
Thank you! I just bought one of these and know nothing about them so thank you!
Nice truck man. I have the Lincoln Mark LT version, and love it
I appreciate that wax job - well done
06 3 valve with 475000km up here in Canada. Never been apart.😊
I've got a 2005 f150 fx4 with 126k,love my truck !
First, I want to say I really enjoy your channel - it's provided a lot of great truck info. I have a question about my FX F150 with 4WD. The tilt steering lever no longer allows me to move the steering wheel up and down for adjustment. Do you have any suggestions on how I might be able to release the mechanism so I can adjust the wheel position?
I’d take the lower panel under the steering wheel off and see if you can see what might be causing it to hang up. It could be an issue with the release mechanism or it could be froze up
The thing you said at the end about the tires is true for all 04-08 f150s. I have a 08 f150 FX4 and put 33/'12.5/20 on it and they rubbed. Even after I put a 4.5inch lift on it they did. So I had to do a little modification to fix it. They didn't rub bad just when turning. But they did rub.
He said it could fit 35/12.50s.
You said 33/12.50s rub? If 33s rub how could 35s not be a huge issue? I put 275/70 on a 9" wheel and they rubbed on the front valance
There’s one thing to know. If you drive one long enough, you’ll either get really good at working on it, or you’ll be walking everywhere you go. My 2008 with the 4.6 liter has 280k miles on it. Both modular engines had the spark plug issues and the plastic intake/coolant crossover tube issues, but aside from that the 4.6 is a good engine. Replacing an intake or having a blown out plug repaired is a lot cheaper than paying $50k to $70k for a new F150. I think the 3 valve 5.4s were the worst engines Ford ever made. They seem to be more prone to total failure than the 4.6.
Ha I definitely agree with the first sentence all the way. I just pulled the transmission on mine first trans I have ever pulled so I haven’t been recording a video, but honestly, it’s a pretty straight forward process. They’re not terrible engines, but they most definitely could’ve been better. Maintenance is a huge factor in keeping these engines going. That’s not to say that it still wouldn’t have a failure.
@@JayThompson25 I hear ya. I just had my transmission rebuilt at 270k miles. Broken reverse band.
That’s a beautiful, tough looking truck.
love your truck mines is a 2004 f 150 lariat 5.4 tri
Good job man from South Carolina
Yes Sirrrrrrrrr !
i got a 2007 ford f-150 with a 5.4 original everything with 618,000ish miles and still runs strong
Got a 2007 with 21200. It still running good but I recently replaced rear axle, catalytic converter etc. I hope I could put another 50,000 on it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
That’s a good looking ford!!👍🏻
04 F150 Lariat with 413,xxx on the original 5.4. Truck gets me A-B and still looks good leveled on 20x12’s on 33’s
Amazing 🤩
great video.....very informative....
My dad got the 99 f250 5.4 triton 7lug truck runs strong has a lot of miles but runs and pulls good I have just 2004 f150 4.6 triton stx
Great video. New subscriber here !!!
WOW I learned so much from this video. I learned that my 2004 F150 has no keypad I learned that I don't have electric fans just 1 giant fan. I learned I don't have the 3 buttons for the gages and I learned I already have 20's on my finally I learned that 2004 through 08 are not like your truck and I wasted about 10 min on a video that had nothing comparable to my truck.
And you just saved me 10 minutes from not watching the video! I also came here to look for 2004 info. Thank you!!
Nice Truck👍
Sweet truck bro
Liked and subscribed.
Every truck is different because I have an 05 with145k miles and the trans has had to have been rebuilt twice (once my the previous owner and once by me) the alternator went out and I had to replace one of the wheel hubs. It’s got a 5 inch lift on 35s which may be part of the transmission problem but I also think it has to do with the previous owner using it as a work truck and he didn’t take great care of it. Hopefully it will last me a long time though
Thank you for sharing 9-17-22👍
Where did you get your mirrors? And did they fit regularly or did you have to get some sort of an adapter?
I got them off of Amazon, they bolt right up for the 04-14 models, however the harness changed in 07 to allow them to be fully functional with the puddle lights. They fit but the controls may be backwards and the puddle lights may not work on a older model
Got a 2008 with the 4.6 and it’s a great truck
I have a 2004 f150 XLT and I changed my blower motor resistor (was only working on Hi) and no it works on all setting but very little air comes out of 1 or 2. 3 is fine and 4 works like before. Any ideas why so low in air on 1 or 2?
I gotta 2005 5.4 3valve never been in the shop I’ve done all the work myself. It’s got 233,512 miles going pretty strong. Small oil leak and the lifters sound bad about 2,500 miles after an oil change but hell I love er anyways haha
That's cool with the key pad I didn't know.
Very informative. I'm having problem pumping gas. I've changed the purge valve...charcoal canister... fuel rail sensor...cleaned filler neck strainer....and it still clicks the gas handle while pumping. Will the sensor on top of the tank fix this? HELP!!!
Got an 04 f150 xlt with 42,000 miles on like brand new love my truck.
Bud I got a 2007 Ford F-150 and just threw 35s on 18s with the rancho strut leveling kit it’s amazing ride. I actually did that because I saw your truck man. but would be pretty cool if you made a IG page to show off or let people show off their Ford F-150 builds
Man I might have to do that!! I appreciate the view and following along
That could change tomorrow that was classic !!!!
This might be a silly question but are those fender flares factory? I’m looking at getting some for my f-150, but I don’t like the really large flares
Yes they’re the factory flares👍
You are a great host thanks for the information
I appreciate that!
2008 f250 superduty 5.4 318k on her original drive train my buddies dad never missed an oil change only issue has a exhaust tick from passenger front exhaust stud
my 2004 f150 was bought by my mom in 2005.(the year i was born) she drove it up untill i turned about 14 then handed it over to my older brother who was 16 at the time….. eventually it was my turn to start driving. as u expected i got the hand me down. it still runs great at fckin 300k miles on it
Clean truck man! i have a red 06 and just put a 6 inch lift with 37x13.50x20's
That’s awesome!
I was in the market for a new work truck when my old '99 Chevy was nearing 400k miles. I found a 2006 F-150 Lariat with 121k miles on it. (This was in late 2017.) I held off on using it until I sold the old Chevy. Now I have a Ford with 138,212 miles (driving it now), and I have to pull the golf cart cause it won't pull my boat. (My wife has to pull that with her Chevy.)
I knew them all with the exception of the last two button thing. 👍
Loved everything but the trans and engine. Swap it and it has tons of potential. They look so cool
Getting up and checking my door lock as soon as this video's over