Looking at a F150 need input.

[LuBowhunter]

06 Ford lariat 4x4 80k miles 5.4L V8
Any input on these trucks? Pros vs cons?

[Extremehunter37]

Just sent PM

[Olphart]

Check reviews on that year model/engine at Ford forums or Edmunds.

[tbgascorer]

I just sold to nephew, my '07 similar to that with 90K miles. Good truck, never had many problems.

[tmurray]

I think theses trucks have a problem with the plugs sticking. It is an ordeal to change them. I had a 2004 just like it but white and tan. At 100k miles I was going to have the plugs changed as routine maintenance and people were quoting me over $1k to do it! The truck wasn't missing so I said screw it. Ended up putting 165k miles on it before trading it in.

[tbgascorer]

The plugs and coil packs are certainly not in a good place, correct.

[214bowhunter]

Love mine. No probes so far.

[BowSlayer]

I have the same truck and just changed my plugs a few months ago at 70,000 miles. They are known for breaking off so I bought the removal tool before I started the job. I ended up getting them all out with no problem and didn't even need the tool. The problem is when you wait until higher miles to change them carbon builds up on the plug and the 2 piece plug breaks off when you try to remove them. If you buy it with 80,000 miles and go ahead and change them I doubt you will have any trouble removing them, I didn't. Other than that, I have not had one problem with mine. I've been thinking about selling mine and getting a diesel but can't make myself do it.

[pblaetz]

I drive an '06 Fx4 F-150. Bought it used at 100,000k miles. Had the plugs changed, at the time I thought the trans was slipping in OD, but it's a common problem with the plugs. 4 of the 8 broke, but no big deal with the tool to remove them. Otherwise it runs great with 135k on it now. Mileage sucks for me, average about 12 and I'm in a rural area. It does have a programmer in it though, and have never tried to run it without it. Very happy with it overall!

[Type1Daddy]

I agree with everything posted so far....

Looks like it's at a dealership, how about getting them to change them for free before buying it? You'd have a solid truck then with no worries.

[LuBowhunter]

I agree with everything posted so far....

Looks like it's at a dealership, how about getting them to change them for free before buying it? You'd have a solid truck then with no worries.

That's my plan.

[Outback]

I think theses trucks have a problem with the plugs sticking. It is an ordeal to change them. I had a 2004 just like it but white and tan. At 100k miles I was going to have the plugs changed as routine maintenance and people were quoting me over $1k to do it! The truck wasn't missing so I said screw it. Ended up putting 165k miles on it before trading it in.

This happened to me but a plug broke off. A new head and $3000 later, my truck ran like it did before I tuned it up. Either plan to never change the plugs or verify that the plugs can be removed before you buy it.

[Outback]

I agree with everything posted so far....

Looks like it's at a dealership, how about getting them to change them for free before buying it? You'd have a solid truck then with no worries.

Excellent idea!

[super_dave]

Always look at
1. Brake pedal wear
2. Receiver hitch wear/ damage
3. Ball joints
4. Tire feathering on inside
5. Driver seat wear/ kick panel


The plugs can be an issue, but if the dealership will change em, I'd say go for it. The 5.4 is a real solid engine. I been had one since 98

[justincorbell]

can't help you as far as mech. info goes but I think that is one fine lookin truck myself!