My 4.6 V6 f150 STX step side was the best truck ever. Almost 15 years of job sites. Getting married and having some children's . Hauling mail trucks. Never changed anything except the battery and the oil. Never even had to change a belt.... Then I was T-boned in it 5 years ago. Even with a2021 f150 I still miss my Betsy.
This generation F-150 design has aged so well, it still looks fairly new and so does its interior dash design, its still got that boxy and rugged design that trucks have today.
Final generation for a real truck too with 3 pedals. I have a 2007 STX with the 4.2 and 5 speed, what a great truck. So reliable with so very little to go wrong.
if only they would've improved the oil passages in the 3 valve 5.4 than it might've been one of their best trucks. It seems like it was rushed out the door as fast as possible like the pinto was and look what happened there!
You mean if people would of changed the oil like they were supposed to, that's the problem with them. The same heads and phasers are used on the 4.6 mustangs but people usually take care of sports cars so the issue isn't as notorious. People buy trucks and don't put the 5w20 oil in it because "that's to thin i'm going to put 10w40 in my truck" and "It's a truck i'll beat on it and drive 30k miles between oil changes."
@@WhoThisGuy515 yeah exactly what i said! I rand a fleet of 50 f-150's with the 5.4 3 valves in them and they all went 15 years and 300k plus miles. We changed the oil full synthetic every 5k miles though on everyone of them and never had a problem! I daily a 112k mile 1994 f-150 4X4 RCSB XLT 5.0 5 speed and it runs and drives perfect! I bought it off of an old guy that lost his license cuz he had a stroke and his wife sold it to me for $3k last year. I love it it was mainly used to go hunting and fishing with but he bought it brand new and i'm the 2nd owner in 28 years!
I remember when these trucks first came out, and I was shocked on how slow they were accelerating, even though the hp was bumped up 40 and the torque was up 20. Then I found out this generation was much heavier than the previous gens, around 800 lbs! My stock 99 with the 2v 5.4 would blow these trucks away when they first came out
I miss mine 😢 It was my first car for 3k dollars and it ran like a champ all the way to 250k miles I know it could’ve ran more but I didn’t have the funds to maintain the upkeep.
Have 2007 4.6. With 210k miles. Still runs like a champ. Did replaced the transmission.. feels stronger .. if you take care of her, she will take care of you
Still have a 5.4 2004, trying to sell it. This truck set the standard for all f150s that came after it, especially since it was much safer in wrecks than the bubble nose previous generation.
@Jed I have one for sale for 8k here in AZ newly rebuilt transmission and Transfer case. Comes with an extra Transfer case . 150k Miles on engine, runs strong, no leaks no rust, clean 4door 4x4
My 04 5.4 has 570k km and still runs strong .. maintenance is key on any vehicle .. the 5.4 is better on fuel when towing then the ecoboost and the hemi 5.7 although less powerful it still pulls the hills good and keep up to the traffic if you aren't scared to put the peddle down and leave it there lol
@@DJR5280 Yes, it is even worse in the northern parts of the state, there are mountain ranges with 10% grade roads. Frames can fill up with rocksalt they use so much. The 09+ frames hold up much better in that climate. I have an 11, frame is still good. But any 04-08 is trash by now. You can weld a patch maybe to buy some time, Dorman I think sells a kit.
That's a good way to put it, it wasn't in your face trying to be all macho like the Dodge Ram's of the time but it was kind of like...Elegantly masculine.
My dad had an 08 when I was younger. He hated it, however from the way he describes it, I would say it was assembly error. The truck would shut off on him at random while he was driving, leaving him stranded. It would leave him stranded in the walmart parking lot sometimes, and this was all while the vehicle was still under warranty mind you. From my understanding, he took it to the Ford dealer to get it sorted out, and they never managed to fix it correctly. He actually never had a problem from the 5.4 engine it had surprisingly enough, considering everyone jabs at those every chance they get. He later traded it in for a 2012 and was very happy with that truck. While my father didn't like his 11th gen F150, I know a guy who has one and is still driving it to this day, and he seems pretty happy with it. And I still see a good number of these here in Upstate NY, which is pretty good considering the fact that this generation of truck is nearly 2 decades old
I have a 2005 fx4 5.4 272k did timing and water pump trucks runs great! Best body style in my opinion and the coyote would have made this truck a bargain and desaire to have beautiful model!
1:05 This is the exact same 2004 FX4 that I drive currently. Same color, same rims etc. 171,000 without major problems. The right exhaust manifold, front coil springs, and a bad driveshaft have been the only big issues in the past 12 years (2nd owner). I use Mobil 1 in everything I own btw, big and small. I replaced the faded door handles, fender well trim, bed rail trim and rear bumper trim with the same black plastic parts because the rest of the truck still looks that good. Updated (and rewired) with OEM 2014 side mirror assemblies. Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear along with Moog "81118" front coil springs made a massive improvement. (Set the adjustable front 5100's in the center for best results with the Moog 81118's btw)
I had a 2007 f150 with the 4.6, it was a great truck and reliable but it was very slow, I sold it in 2020 with 191k miles. I ended buying a 2020 f150 with the 5.0 which is far more powerful and more exciting to drive than the 2007.
I also have a 2007 with the 4.6. I say they make great 1st vehicles. Although it does need better maintenance that I can't afford or the parts have been discontinued. Currently at 161,000 miles
@@cropduster6059 With my 2007 f150, I only replaced the spark plugs, changed the engine oil, transmission fluid, brakes, and tires nothing else. Never saw a check engine light on.
@@fiber9m Mine is a pig on gas lol, but drives and pulls great. Just went through the rocky mountain here in Canada mostly in 4x4 and the truck powered up some crazy steep inclines for kilometers at a time with no problems 🙂
@@Powerstroke431 yep same here. Mine drinks gas like crazy especially in the winter when the snow gets crazy which is the only time I get to use 4x4 here in Chicago Illinois.
@@lowccperformance4059 As a long time F series guy, my heart will always sit with the 9th gen, followed by the 7th, then the 8th. THEN the 11th gen trucks. But yes. They're the best looking MODERN F150 for sure.
I actually own a lariat 04 4 door/ super crew I think he called it and maaan this just solved a bunch of my problems. Within the comments and the video 🤘🤘💪
Designed in the late 1990s, finished for approval in January of 2000, and finalized by exec management and Ford family in August of 2000 as the truck you see in this video. Came out 9 months behind schedule, in September of 2003. Takes a long time to design a vehicle.
This was ford’s pinnacle. Great truck, good price. Today’s model, it’s just an ok truck at a huge price. The 5.4 v8 only lasted 100,000 miles before major repairs but all in all…
5.4 with the 3V was terrible, if you weren’t immediately on time with maintenance on the nose, you were screwed and even doing the maintenance you almost had a chance… If you’re buying one used go for the 4.6 hands down.
My super crew 4 door saved my life in a 70 mph Roll over crash caused by a careless driver of the other car , walked away without a scratch after going over 4 times down an embankment…
And now nearly 20 years later for these earliest years of the generation, many of these trucks remain on the highways and job sites of America even despite the 5.4’s notorious reliability. That’s quite the pickup truck
And this is the thing people dont realize. When I got my 5.4 3V, I didnt notice how many of these trucks were on the road and now that I drive them, I'd see about 20 a day. I even talk with these Triton owners and talk about all the issues they have and we laugh about it. The engine might be bad if not taken care of but these trucks are still working. They aren't mall crawlers like many of the newer trucks you see on the road today. When I see them, they are hauling and labeled with what ever company owns them. Sure many are still not used as work trucks but we see them doing everything. What I want to see is how well the Triton 3V holds up in lighter trucks, like a 2022 F-150 which weights much less than my 07. Very good trucks AND they are still lookers with insane aftermarket support. I really wish Ford would bring back this body style.
They've already done that. They've been doing that with remanufactured ones for nearly a decade now. You literally can buy a reman for 5000 with a 7 year 1 million mile no fault warranty to it depending on where you buy it. Powertrain products.
155000. Just changed the timing chains, cam phasers, and guides. Upgraded the oil pump to the Weller. Installed one piece spark plugs (Ec3). Runs like it did new. Best part? No monthly payment. God bless.
But there was a manual available. They also left out the 4.2 v6. The v6 single cabs had the manual transmission or did those come back for 2005 and up?
Only bad if you don't maintain them. My friend has an 05 F-150 with the 5.4, and he has over 290k miles on it. The truck has been in his family since it was brand-new, and they've always changed the oil themselves every 6,000 miles.
@SaltLife There are people who took care of these vehicles, and did the maintenance and still had issues, you were one of the few that may have been better at maintenance and did it right on the nose… You also may have been lucky there are people who are loyal Ford owners, who have bough F150s for years and ended up having the issue with specifically this generation and engine. The 4.6 didn’t have this problem. Do you think those people didn’t do maintenance?
I agree. It's just shame the 4.6L was so underpowered and the 5.4L 3v had a few major design flaws. This generation with a modern 5.0L Coyote V8 and 6-Speed transmission would have been the perfect modern truck.
How naive, as it has nothing to do with the year you were even born. This aired in 2003, clearly not the year you were born. Judging by every retro review, it seems that you clueless dunces always see a model year and think it's literally when it hit the streets, even though that's rarely the case. All of us alive back then saw these '04 trucks prototype testing in camouflage back in 2001 and 2002, leaked online at the end of 2002 with no camo, and then fully revealed on stage in Detroit in January 2003. Already saw these trucks at Ford dealers by the fall of 2003, so 2004 ain't it. Try again. New cars come out months before the new year, for this to always be forgotten like it's rocket science. Everything coming out as NEW in *2004* (Jan-Dec 04) were *2005* models or prototype (preview) showings of *2006* models due next year in *2005* . Same old naive bs, over and over. Smfh
@@nathanmcdonald610 For someone who was 16 in 2004, you clearly don't remember much from that year. I saw this generation for the first time in December 2002 when it was leaked online before Christmas and later when it was revealed in January 2003 at Detroit International Auto Show. I don't see what it has to do with someone born in 2004, considering it was released the year before that anyway. 2004 was all about the 5th generation '05 Mustang and '05 GT(40). This truck wasn't new-new anymore. Anyone who is an alleged car enthusiast, should know better. Next year's model comes out the fall or summer before the new year starts. That's basic rule of thumb. OP is as stupid as me getting excited over the Land Cruiser 80-Series, without knowing it debuted in Tokyo over a year before I was born. Common sense is lacking in the TH-cam comment sections as usual.
@@jmin8400 I'm confused as to why you're so triggered over me stating I felt old because the OP was born the year I got my drivers license. What does any of the rhetoric you've listed in your comment have to do with my comment about being 16 in 2004?
My only regret when buying it in used condition, was getting it from a generic dealership run by shysters; The only reason why I bought it, was because my folks have no intention of driving out of state, let alone to its borders when we were debating on getting another vehicle after I crashed my GMC Terrain. Suffice to say, my 2007 Ford F-150 XLT still works albeit it being in a state of disrepair and the frame is completely rotted beyond saving.
I'm sorry you ain't getting that with no other cars. Except what maybe a kia nowadays and not many still have the lifetime powertrain warranty with the Kia anymore depends on the dealer.
@@nathanmcdonald610 Exactly, I hate when idiots born yesterday don't take into account the past marketplace and factors at hand. I remember CBS oe NBC News in January 2003, doing a cover story of both LA and Detroit auto shows, being fascinated by how "luxurious" pickups had become and the 2004 F150 was front and center in their report piece. GM had to be ashamed. GM were just about finishing their own GMT900 interior design proposals for 2007 in secret at this time, while their current GMT800 had been eclipsed by this new truck and the 2004 Titan LE. The GMT800 interiors were trash from day 1 and the Escalade EXT was glitzed up trash as well. The '02 Ram interior easily overshot them, before regressing for 2006. It would take the next gen Ram to be class leading.
SO IS MY 04 SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB 4.3L V6 TOO!!!!😢 THIS IS WHAT I THINK OF WHEN I CAN'T FIND A FLOOD/DRIFT/BURNOUT/EVEN DONUT VID ABOUT MY FAVORITE-LOOKING CARS/TRUCKS/SUVS EVER!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😪😪😪😪😪😡😡😡😡😡🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Common sense would tell you, not to expect a review on such an Escalade year. It had barely any changes for 2003, for them to waste time reviewing it. A Google search would highlight that.
@@lowccperformance4059 Exactly, why these questions are asked, doesn't make sense. I wouldn't ask for a 2005 F-150 review, because this one has it covered.
@texas tootin That’s because most of them had the 5.4 3V which was a piece of trash engine plagued with problems. The 4.6 which it also came with was an excellent bulletproof engine though.
@@2H2521 the 4.6 is certainly bulletproof but it has its own problems. Goes through belts like crazy, really underpowered, and a lot of plastic housings and such
It was actually slower than the previous (1997 - 2003) F-150's. This generation went from a 5.4L 2v to a 5.4L 3v design which actually gained it about 40hp and 15ftlbs of peak torque, but this generation also went from an open C-Channel frame to a fully boxed frame and gained about 1000lbs in total curb weight on average which completely negated the power increase for the 2004 model year. The 1997 - 2003 F-150's with the 5.4L 2v would regular do 0-60 in mid 8 second range which is blazing fast but for that time it was plenty quick and competitive for a full size pickup.
The engine wasn't really lazy, it was on par with everything else at the time except the new for 2003 5.7L Hemi's that made 45hp more. The 5.4L made very similar power to the 5.6L used in the Nissan Titans at the time and outpowered the 5.3L GM trucks by a significant portion, in particular in low end torque. The real issue with this generation F-150 was it's curb weight and wide gear spacing in it's 4-Speed auto. The Hemi and 5.6L Titan's had the benefit of 5-Speed transmissions with closer ratios and while the Silverado's at the time we're still using a 4-Speed like the F-150 they we're also about 700lbs lighter than a comparable F-150 at the time. High curb weight plus wide spaced 4-Speed auto is what really killed this trucks performance. When they went to a 6-Speed auto in 2009 the 5.4L woke up significantly, but only continued on for two model years with the 6-Speed before it was replaced by the much more powerful 5.0L V8, Ecoboost and 6.2L V8.
@@nathanmcdonald610 I get what your saying. I mean in the sense of being engineered and manufactured, they added more internal parts (vct/vvt system) without upgrading the oiling system, from what I learned and experienced. The design is good on paper but it was simply executed poorly in the 5.4/4.6 3v era.
Actually by 2009 and 2010 they had pretty much fixed most of the issues that plagued the 5.4L and on top of that the 6-Speed really woke it up, but by 2011 the 5.0L, Ecoboost and 6.2L took the 5.4L's place.
Worst F-150 generation by far, this was a significant downgrade from the previous ones. They were decent if they had the 4.6, but pure trash if they had the 5.4 3V!
I couldn’t believe how ahead of its time this gen of f150 was at the time. Still some the best looking trucks on the road today
These are the ugliest mf trucks ever haha now they look good, but back then? No
@@rock-uu7qr kind of like your mom?
Best looking trucks????? That's hella subjective.
@@Alex68dash they are a lot better looking than the square body Chevy and gmc
@@keithnelson7919 Square body? Are you referring to the 99-06 models that came out the same time as this Ford or the 88-98 obs models and older trucks
My 4.6 V6 f150 STX step side was the best truck ever. Almost 15 years of job sites. Getting married and having some children's . Hauling mail trucks. Never changed anything except the battery and the oil. Never even had to change a belt.... Then I was T-boned in it 5 years ago. Even with a2021 f150 I still miss my Betsy.
It was a 2005 STX 👍
4.6 is a V8. My Mustang has one. 281 cubic inches.
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FLARESIDE*!!😪😪😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
These were incredibly modern when released. This design set the standard for today's boxy half ton trucks.
SADLY EXCEPT PERFORMANCE AND GAUGE CLUSTER AND NO 6 SPEED AUTO!!😪NOT EVEN A 20" WHEEL OPTION FROM 2004-05
I also see more of these still on the road than I do 04 Silverado's
My 2005 F150 with the 5.4 3V has 245k miles and still going strong
I just bought my 2004 with 107k and I love it
Little did the buyers know about the eventual spark plug and cam phaser fiasco for the 3v...
This generation F-150 design has aged so well, it still looks fairly new and so does its interior dash design, its still got that boxy and rugged design that trucks have today.
Final generation for a real truck too with 3 pedals. I have a 2007 STX with the 4.2 and 5 speed, what a great truck. So reliable with so very little to go wrong.
Frame and suspension is great. Could’ve been so much better if the engine was better
early engines weren't that good butthey eventually worked out the kinks
@@bruhmandude555 Ever done spark plugs?
@@ABeans07 yep and never had them split on me or had them pop out of the block.
@@bruhmandude555 was that because of torque issues? People didn't torque them correctly
@@taurussho86 i belive it was dew to them not haveing enough thread in the block.
And the spark plugs weren't the best design
if only they would've improved the oil passages in the 3 valve 5.4 than it might've been one of their best trucks. It seems like it was rushed out the door as fast as possible like the pinto was and look what happened there!
Did you get from The Car Wizard? He said the same thing almost verbatim.
You mean if people would of changed the oil like they were supposed to, that's the problem with them. The same heads and phasers are used on the 4.6 mustangs but people usually take care of sports cars so the issue isn't as notorious. People buy trucks and don't put the 5w20 oil in it because "that's to thin i'm going to put 10w40 in my truck" and "It's a truck i'll beat on it and drive 30k miles between oil changes."
@@WhoThisGuy515 My thoughts EXACTLY. You NAILED it!
well thats what the issue is. yes i've seen the video too.
@@WhoThisGuy515 yeah exactly what i said! I rand a fleet of 50 f-150's with the 5.4 3 valves in them and they all went 15 years and 300k plus miles. We changed the oil full synthetic every 5k miles though on everyone of them and never had a problem! I daily a 112k mile 1994 f-150 4X4 RCSB XLT 5.0 5 speed and it runs and drives perfect! I bought it off of an old guy that lost his license cuz he had a stroke and his wife sold it to me for $3k last year. I love it it was mainly used to go hunting and fishing with but he bought it brand new and i'm the 2nd owner in 28 years!
the 3V... the BEST Ford engine EVER... said NO ONE.... EVER!!!
I remember when these trucks first came out, and I was shocked on how slow they were accelerating, even though the hp was bumped up 40 and the torque was up 20. Then I found out this generation was much heavier than the previous gens, around 800 lbs! My stock 99 with the 2v 5.4 would blow these trucks away when they first came out
those were the first modern bloated trucks
Yea very slow my 2000. 5.4 would beta on these lol
@@carlosaguilar4523 especially when I put a shift kit on mine, then it was really fast! Lol
Why would you buy a TRUCK to be fast
I thought the 5.3 from GM was slow but the F 150 with the 3V 5.4 made the 5.3 feel fast. Shocking considering the 5.4 is overhead cam
I miss mine 😢
It was my first car for 3k dollars and it ran like a champ all the way to 250k miles
I know it could’ve ran more but I didn’t have the funds to maintain the upkeep.
TRUCK!!!!😪😪
Wow even the bed configurations are better than the current one.
Have 2007 4.6. With 210k miles. Still runs like a champ. Did replaced the transmission.. feels stronger .. if you take care of her, she will take care of you
Still have a 5.4 2004, trying to sell it. This truck set the standard for all f150s that came after it, especially since it was much safer in wrecks than the bubble nose previous generation.
How much do you want for it?
@Jed I have one for sale for 8k here in AZ newly rebuilt transmission and Transfer case. Comes with an extra Transfer case . 150k Miles on engine, runs strong, no leaks no rust, clean 4door 4x4
I still drive my 04. Over 300k miles and I still love driving it.
Wow that’s crazy
Wow this was so ahead of its time with the extended regular cab!
Great truck is Ford F150. Best seler since 1980
Got 315,000 miles on my 2006 F150 with the 5.4 still going strong.
I have a 05 with the dog shit slow 4.6 but way more reliable
Put a supercharger on it would still be more reliable than the 5.4
My f150 4.6l v8 has over 400k original engine
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My 04 5.4 has 570k km and still runs strong .. maintenance is key on any vehicle .. the 5.4 is better on fuel when towing then the ecoboost and the hemi 5.7 although less powerful it still pulls the hills good and keep up to the traffic if you aren't scared to put the peddle down and leave it there lol
Ford F150 is best truck since 1980.
What kind of maintenance do you do
I want to see a 2022 F-150 engine swap with a Triton to see what happens.
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“Only 9.9 seconds” 😂
Those frames are also designed to disintegrate in certain climates!
Never seen any frame problems on these. In in Denver though. Never seen any frame problems period lol
@@DJR5280 They don't use salt like NY does. They apply it at a crazy rate here.
@@alb12345672 True. I watch South Main Auto. The rust out there is unbelievable.
@@DJR5280 Yes, it is even worse in the northern parts of the state, there are mountain ranges with 10% grade roads. Frames can fill up with rocksalt they use so much. The 09+ frames hold up much better in that climate. I have an 11, frame is still good. But any 04-08 is trash by now. You can weld a patch maybe to buy some time, Dorman I think sells a kit.
What a great looking generation, modern, soft spoken yet bold, and ahead of its time
That's a good way to put it, it wasn't in your face trying to be all macho like the Dodge Ram's of the time but it was kind of like...Elegantly masculine.
My dad had an 08 when I was younger. He hated it, however from the way he describes it, I would say it was assembly error. The truck would shut off on him at random while he was driving, leaving him stranded. It would leave him stranded in the walmart parking lot sometimes, and this was all while the vehicle was still under warranty mind you. From my understanding, he took it to the Ford dealer to get it sorted out, and they never managed to fix it correctly. He actually never had a problem from the 5.4 engine it had surprisingly enough, considering everyone jabs at those every chance they get. He later traded it in for a 2012 and was very happy with that truck. While my father didn't like his 11th gen F150, I know a guy who has one and is still driving it to this day, and he seems pretty happy with it. And I still see a good number of these here in Upstate NY, which is pretty good considering the fact that this generation of truck is nearly 2 decades old
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mine was a regular cab STX with the flareside bed, the best truck i ever had!!!
I have a 2005 fx4 5.4 272k did timing and water pump trucks runs great! Best body style in my opinion and the coyote would have made this truck a bargain and desaire to have beautiful model!
1:05 This is the exact same 2004 FX4 that I drive currently. Same color, same rims etc. 171,000 without major problems. The right exhaust manifold, front coil springs, and a bad driveshaft have been the only big issues in the past 12 years (2nd owner). I use Mobil 1 in everything I own btw, big and small.
I replaced the faded door handles, fender well trim, bed rail trim and rear bumper trim with the same black plastic parts because the rest of the truck still looks that good. Updated (and rewired) with OEM 2014 side mirror assemblies.
Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear along with Moog "81118" front coil springs made a massive improvement. (Set the adjustable front 5100's in the center for best results with the Moog 81118's btw)
This this one of the best F-150 generations of all time
4.6 is a great engine still have mine np
I agree. I have one in my Grand Marquis. 4.6 is the way to go in those trucks. Less power, but much more reliability
Really? Then why don't you hear more about 3V swaps, like with the GM LS motors??
I bought one of these back in 2014, it's been a good purchase.😊
They're nice but I'll always love the jellybean F-150's
I had the 2004 4.6 v-8 4x4 access cab one damn good truck!
SUPERCAB*!!😪😪
5:37 OMG this part predicted the future lol!!
Weird, on the second right image they're foreshadowing a 2009-2014 Regular Cab side profile
fun fact, never realized this till i bought one but, 2009-14 f150s are very similar under the sheet metal to a 04-08, interiors are near identical
Were near*
This F150 makes me think of the one my late grandfather’s friend had and drove us to and from Sprint Car races in.
I had a 2007 f150 with the 4.6, it was a great truck and reliable but it was very slow, I sold it in 2020 with 191k miles. I ended buying a 2020 f150 with the 5.0 which is far more powerful and more exciting to drive than the 2007.
I also have a 2007 with the 4.6. I say they make great 1st vehicles. Although it does need better maintenance that I can't afford or the parts have been discontinued.
Currently at 161,000 miles
@@cropduster6059 With my 2007 f150, I only replaced the spark plugs, changed the engine oil, transmission fluid, brakes, and tires nothing else. Never saw a check engine light on.
The 4.6l v8 may not be fast but definitely reliable my 4.6l v8 has over 400k original engine.
2004 Fx4 here with 455,000 kms and still going strong. Full synthetic 5W-30 and change it every 6000kms along with filter and Bob's your uncle 🙂
What motor
I have an o4 lariat 4x4 with the 5.4 v8. It has 157,000. It runs great
@@5.43v 5.4 3v
@@fiber9m Mine is a pig on gas lol, but drives and pulls great. Just went through the rocky mountain here in Canada mostly in 4x4 and the truck powered up some crazy steep inclines for kilometers at a time with no problems 🙂
@@Powerstroke431 yep same here. Mine drinks gas like crazy especially in the winter when the snow gets crazy which is the only time I get to use 4x4 here in Chicago Illinois.
Crazy to think how far trucks have come. Now my f150 2.7 with half the displacement and 2 less cylinders makes more power than those trucks
The 2.7 would slaughter the 5.4 in a race and it gets probably 30% better economy
My f150 4.6l v8 puts 239hp
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20 years later the F-Series is still the best selling vehicle in the USA.. guess it's holding onto it's #1 spot
Right now, these are popular with scrap collectors.
Should have told you to budget for the camphasers on that 5.4…The 4.6 was bulletproof though, I’ll give them that.
@Justin Hopper You’re exact right!
I had the yellow FX4 flare side, I loved it! But ultimately sold it, 5.4 cam phasers… 🤦♂️
TYPO SPACES!!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
That a truck that good looking was saddled with the 3 valve is a tragedy. That may be the only Ford vehicle that an LQ4 swap makes complete sense.
It’s the best looking f150 imo it’s such a shame they paired it with that engine
@@lowccperformance4059 As a long time F series guy, my heart will always sit with the 9th gen, followed by the 7th, then the 8th. THEN the 11th gen trucks. But yes. They're the best looking MODERN F150 for sure.
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More like LQ9.
Even Expedition it makes sense too
I actually own a lariat 04 4 door/ super crew I think he called it and maaan this just solved a bunch of my problems. Within the comments and the video 🤘🤘💪
That’s a good design for 2004
Designed in the late 1990s, finished for approval in January of 2000, and finalized by exec management and Ford family in August of 2000 as the truck you see in this video. Came out 9 months behind schedule, in September of 2003. Takes a long time to design a vehicle.
This was ford’s pinnacle. Great truck, good price. Today’s model, it’s just an ok truck at a huge price. The 5.4 v8 only lasted 100,000 miles before major repairs but all in all…
5.4 with the 3V was terrible, if you weren’t immediately on time with maintenance on the nose, you were screwed and even doing the maintenance you almost had a chance… If you’re buying one used go for the 4.6 hands down.
the 3 valve was the worst engine that they have put in these. I can't think of a worse one since ford trucks are usually really good!
Lol you have a low bar for what’s good. Willing to look past that engine huh?
@@Yoyomanmanholla lol
@@mromatic17 yes the 3v triton was a menace lol… i feel bad for the loyal ford. customers that got one new thinking they would keep it forever
Just bought a 2004 xlt last year. Getting engine noise and noise when putting in reverse. Kicks back a little when putting on the gas
My super crew 4 door saved my life in a 70 mph Roll over crash caused by a careless driver of the other car , walked away without a scratch after going over 4 times down an embankment…
Long live the ls Chevrolet motor
Long live the Coyote Ford motor.
And now nearly 20 years later for these earliest years of the generation, many of these trucks remain on the highways and job sites of America even despite the 5.4’s notorious reliability. That’s quite the pickup truck
And this is the thing people dont realize. When I got my 5.4 3V, I didnt notice how many of these trucks were on the road and now that I drive them, I'd see about 20 a day. I even talk with these Triton owners and talk about all the issues they have and we laugh about it. The engine might be bad if not taken care of but these trucks are still working. They aren't mall crawlers like many of the newer trucks you see on the road today. When I see them, they are hauling and labeled with what ever company owns them. Sure many are still not used as work trucks but we see them doing everything.
What I want to see is how well the Triton 3V holds up in lighter trucks, like a 2022 F-150 which weights much less than my 07. Very good trucks AND they are still lookers with insane aftermarket support. I really wish Ford would bring back this body style.
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The start of the thickening of modern trucks
I'd argue that probably started with the 1994 Dodge Ram when the went for that daily driving a Semi appearance.
That truck looked very modern for a 2004 model
They've already done that. They've been doing that with remanufactured ones for nearly a decade now. You literally can buy a reman for 5000 with a 7 year 1 million mile no fault warranty to it depending on where you buy it. Powertrain products.
Titan that came out before F150 (bearly) had console shifter
Good looking design
155000. Just changed the timing chains, cam phasers, and guides. Upgraded the oil pump to the Weller. Installed one piece spark plugs (Ec3). Runs like it did new. Best part? No monthly payment. God bless.
Ec3s are trash
Im thinking of doing the same with mine. What did the cost on that look like?
I have 400k miles on my 2005 4.6
Living in a day where a half to costs as much as a mini truck today.
But there was a manual available. They also left out the 4.2 v6. The v6 single cabs had the manual transmission or did those come back for 2005 and up?
I own a 2005 f150 v6 with a five speed manual, I believe that the 2004 also had one
I have a 2003 XL with the 4.2…. When it comes to F150 talk, this engine RARELY gets praised, or even acknowledged compared to the two Tritons.
Currently daily an 07 v6 5speed manual with over 274k. Absolute bulletproof drivetrain, wish the body and frame didnt rust so bad tho
Yeah not until 2005
BACK WHEN THEIR V8'S USED TO SOUND SOOOOO VERY VERY VERY GOOD SADLY GM DESTROYED IT FOR THE 5.3 UNTIL THE 19+ GENERATION!!!😪😪
AND THE CURRENT 5.0 SOUNDS LIKE A V6 IN THE VIDEOS
I do sometimes miss my 04 fx4 if only it didn't have that bad juju following it around
1:58 ah yes the 5.4 (3V) The worst motor ever put in a pick up in history😂😂
the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke are way worse.
@@GOLMINER2 the 6.0 is its larger twin reliability wise lol
Only bad if you don't maintain them. My friend has an 05 F-150 with the 5.4, and he has over 290k miles on it. The truck has been in his family since it was brand-new, and they've always changed the oil themselves every 6,000 miles.
They made up for it in 2011. Very happy with my 6.2L F150 :lol:
@SaltLife There are people who took care of these vehicles, and did the maintenance and still had issues, you were one of the few that may have been better at maintenance and did it right on the nose… You also may have been lucky there are people who are loyal Ford owners, who have bough F150s for years and ended up having the issue with specifically this generation and engine. The 4.6 didn’t have this problem. Do you think those people didn’t do maintenance?
I own an 04 f150 5.4 and I would put money saying that they got a shitty drag run
As a mechanic I hate when this trucks come in🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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I think those are nicer than the modern f150s as far as looks go
I agree. It's just shame the 4.6L was so underpowered and the 5.4L 3v had a few major design flaws. This generation with a modern 5.0L Coyote V8 and 6-Speed transmission would have been the perfect modern truck.
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But 5.0L Coyote is already considered modern lol. You mean just 5.0L Coyote?
9.9 secs 😂
That 5.4 3 valve engine was an absolute POS
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Can you do the 2006 Silverado 2500 hd
Long Live The King
4:38 Five Series? Where's the King Ranch?
That was an addon package to the Lariat not a separate trim back then lol
Oh wait, it came back for 2005 ACTUALLY! 2004 hiatus
Who knew at the time that the specific 2004 model year would later be ranked one of, if not the worst year ever in the total history of F150 trucks?
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2004 was the year I was born
Jesus, I was 16 that year. Making me feel old lol.
@@nathanmcdonald610 you ain’t that old your in your 30s
How naive, as it has nothing to do with the year you were even born. This aired in 2003, clearly not the year you were born. Judging by every retro review, it seems that you clueless dunces always see a model year and think it's literally when it hit the streets, even though that's rarely the case.
All of us alive back then saw these '04 trucks prototype testing in camouflage back in 2001 and 2002, leaked online at the end of 2002 with no camo, and then fully revealed on stage in Detroit in January 2003.
Already saw these trucks at Ford dealers by the fall of 2003, so 2004 ain't it. Try again. New cars come out months before the new year, for this to always be forgotten like it's rocket science. Everything coming out as NEW in *2004* (Jan-Dec 04) were *2005* models or prototype (preview) showings of *2006* models due next year in *2005* . Same old naive bs, over and over. Smfh
@@nathanmcdonald610 For someone who was 16 in 2004, you clearly don't remember much from that year. I saw this generation for the first time in December 2002 when it was leaked online before Christmas and later when it was revealed in January 2003 at Detroit International Auto Show. I don't see what it has to do with someone born in 2004, considering it was released the year before that anyway. 2004 was all about the 5th generation '05 Mustang and '05 GT(40). This truck wasn't new-new anymore.
Anyone who is an alleged car enthusiast, should know better. Next year's model comes out the fall or summer before the new year starts. That's basic rule of thumb. OP is as stupid as me getting excited over the Land Cruiser 80-Series, without knowing it debuted in Tokyo over a year before I was born. Common sense is lacking in the TH-cam comment sections as usual.
@@jmin8400 I'm confused as to why you're so triggered over me stating I felt old because the OP was born the year I got my drivers license. What does any of the rhetoric you've listed in your comment have to do with my comment about being 16 in 2004?
Free Suge knight ⚠️👀💯
Get the right model generation , before making a dumb--- comment. Suge Knight didn't own one of these.
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@@thedona.r.kbnoah7334 Spam. These are not Raptors 🤖🤖
My only regret when buying it in used condition, was getting it from a generic dealership run by shysters; The only reason why I bought it, was because my folks have no intention of driving out of state, let alone to its borders when we were debating on getting another vehicle after I crashed my GMC Terrain. Suffice to say, my 2007 Ford F-150 XLT still works albeit it being in a state of disrepair and the frame is completely rotted beyond saving.
I'm sorry you ain't getting that with no other cars. Except what maybe a kia nowadays and not many still have the lifetime powertrain warranty with the Kia anymore depends on the dealer.
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Rarely see one of these in my area.. Still see plenty of same gen GMs, Titans, Tundras, even Rams.
@J Taylor I still see them absolutely everywhere where I am.
@@2H2521 Cool? I still do not. I see more of the gen before it than this one.
did he say "EXTREMELY high quality fabrics and trim"???
For 2004 it was. Compared to anything GM or Dodge had in 04 this truck had hugely superior interior and build quality and material.
@@nathanmcdonald610 Exactly, I hate when idiots born yesterday don't take into account the past marketplace and factors at hand. I remember CBS oe NBC News in January 2003, doing a cover story of both LA and Detroit auto shows, being fascinated by how "luxurious" pickups had become and the 2004 F150 was front and center in their report piece. GM had to be ashamed.
GM were just about finishing their own GMT900 interior design proposals for 2007 in secret at this time, while their current GMT800 had been eclipsed by this new truck and the 2004 Titan LE. The GMT800 interiors were trash from day 1 and the Escalade EXT was glitzed up trash as well. The '02 Ram interior easily overshot them, before regressing for 2006. It would take the next gen Ram to be class leading.
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I own one and I frickin hate it.
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SO IS MY 04 SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB 4.3L V6 TOO!!!!😢
THIS IS WHAT I THINK OF WHEN I CAN'T FIND A FLOOD/DRIFT/BURNOUT/EVEN DONUT VID ABOUT MY FAVORITE-LOOKING CARS/TRUCKS/SUVS EVER!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😪😪😪😪😪😡😡😡😡😡🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Is can you do the 2003 cadillac escalade
th-cam.com/video/F1iafgqdK5k/w-d-xo.html
That’s their review on the 2002 Escalade
Common sense would tell you, not to expect a review on such an Escalade year. It had barely any changes for 2003, for them to waste time reviewing it. A Google search would highlight that.
@@lowccperformance4059 Exactly, why these questions are asked, doesn't make sense. I wouldn't ask for a 2005 F-150 review, because this one has it covered.
Oh to buy a new truck for 22k
Lucky if you can find a base model single cab 2WD V6 these days for less than 40K
As a mechanic I have literally never worked on a single f150 of this gen that hasn’t been a complete piece of garbage
@texas tootin That’s because most of them had the 5.4 3V which was a piece of trash engine plagued with problems. The 4.6 which it also came with was an excellent bulletproof engine though.
@@2H2521 the 4.6 is certainly bulletproof but it has its own problems. Goes through belts like crazy, really underpowered, and a lot of plastic housings and such
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How about them weak 5.4s lol
Some of the rustiest frames in that generation.
9.9 seconds to 60? That’s sure slow.
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It was actually slower than the previous (1997 - 2003) F-150's. This generation went from a 5.4L 2v to a 5.4L 3v design which actually gained it about 40hp and 15ftlbs of peak torque, but this generation also went from an open C-Channel frame to a fully boxed frame and gained about 1000lbs in total curb weight on average which completely negated the power increase for the 2004 model year. The 1997 - 2003 F-150's with the 5.4L 2v would regular do 0-60 in mid 8 second range which is blazing fast but for that time it was plenty quick and competitive for a full size pickup.
Ford never could build an engine
The 5.0L Coyote begs to differ. As does the 7.3L Godzilla and various F.E engines from the 1960's.
Crappy 5.4 L engine
Crappy reputation caused by poor maintenance. Thousands still roam the earth.
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Good truck, lazy engine.
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The engine wasn't really lazy, it was on par with everything else at the time except the new for 2003 5.7L Hemi's that made 45hp more. The 5.4L made very similar power to the 5.6L used in the Nissan Titans at the time and outpowered the 5.3L GM trucks by a significant portion, in particular in low end torque. The real issue with this generation F-150 was it's curb weight and wide gear spacing in it's 4-Speed auto. The Hemi and 5.6L Titan's had the benefit of 5-Speed transmissions with closer ratios and while the Silverado's at the time we're still using a 4-Speed like the F-150 they we're also about 700lbs lighter than a comparable F-150 at the time. High curb weight plus wide spaced 4-Speed auto is what really killed this trucks performance. When they went to a 6-Speed auto in 2009 the 5.4L woke up significantly, but only continued on for two model years with the 6-Speed before it was replaced by the much more powerful 5.0L V8, Ecoboost and 6.2L V8.
@@nathanmcdonald610 I get what your saying. I mean in the sense of being engineered and manufactured, they added more internal parts (vct/vvt system) without upgrading the oiling system, from what I learned and experienced. The design is good on paper but it was simply executed poorly in the 5.4/4.6 3v era.
Worst f150 of all time
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This intro didn't age well. F-series is still the best seller for 45 years and counting.
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introducing the 5.4 3v motor..the worst motor f150 ever had..
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Junk..worst years for Ford 04-2010 still to this day junk..if you buy a f150 buy 2002 back 99 models will out last these 10-1
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Actually by 2009 and 2010 they had pretty much fixed most of the issues that plagued the 5.4L and on top of that the 6-Speed really woke it up, but by 2011 the 5.0L, Ecoboost and 6.2L took the 5.4L's place.
@@nathanmcdonald610 facts
5.4 3v second worst ford engine period!! 6:15
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One of the worst pickup trucks ever maid.
Made
I guess GM takes the crown now with the imploding lifters in their modern V8s.
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I heard about 5 wrong things how about spark plugs yes you will blow if your not carful especially in the 5.4
5.4 V8 300 hp 370 LB FT torque
I got a 2004 super crew 5.4 5 speed with factory power tailgate It’s a platinum
4 speed not 5 speed lol
WHAT??? A PLATINUM IN 2004 NOOO!!!😂😂
Worst F-150 generation by far, this was a significant downgrade from the previous ones. They were decent if they had the 4.6, but pure trash if they had the 5.4 3V!
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Dang, I miss my '04 STX now 🥲
I'd probably still have it if it was 4wd
Such nostalgia for unreliable garbage.
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