I had a 2000 xlt 4.2l supercab. it was a beautiful truck but i had to sell it as life changed. I just recently got to buy my 1997 xl 4.2l i just fell even more in love with this truck. I will keep this truck for the rest of my life. Iv got old roll up windows and i couldn't be happier
I also have an old F-150 I got from my dad! It’s a 2000 4.2L XL V6 manual transmission, just like yours. It’s the very same truck I learned to drive stick in way back when. I totally agree with everything in this video!
I loved mine! 2000 xlt extended cab, white and manual like yours. Dad bought it in 04 gave it to me as a graduation gift, had that truck till 2018! Wish id never got rid of it...
I was just given this exact truck except black with 130,000 miles on it. I’m paying a car hauler to bring it up from Florida to Tennessee. I’m really excited to have it.
Love mine. 2003 ford f150 XLT 4.2 V6 with 241,000.Needed a new slave for clutch so because i had to drop the transmission for that I also replaced the clutch assembly, slave, oil seal, master cylinder and pilot bearing. Best truck I ever had. Still drive it everyday.
Love me a I4/V6 truck. V6 are extremely underrated. If you need a tow truck then yeah V8 is the way to go. But 95% of drivers can’t go wrong with a V6.
The 4.2 had a defect in the intake manifold gasket which would tear and would leak coolant into the oil had to change mine 3 times before I ran some gasket sealer through it and 15 years later still no problems if not fixed it would seize the engine up,check the junk yards you can’t find many if any of these 4.2s anymore
I just got a '99 on the cheap with 160k. I've had to fix leaking rear axle hub seals and replace O2 sensors and a few small vacuum leaks. It's nothing to write home about but it's been a solid, reliable commuter. I just wish it was a 4x4 as I live out in the country and have had some white knuckle winter driving as I know it's really meant for pavement. Sandbags in the back help but I live with it as I absolutely love manual transmissions that are nearly impossible to get these days. (Can't play on your phone shifting...it's millennial theft proof.)
A few years ago I got a 2000 f150 xl manual 4.2 2wd stepside in black from an old guy who had to stop driving. It has a hair over 200k now. Its a/c doesn’t work and an abs light is on but I’ve put nothing into it besides oil changes.
@@ryanhablitzel I don't doubt that but it's about tongue weight,I believe bumper hitch is rated at not over 750lbs., at least mine is, I've seen several bumpers bent from being overloaded
Good video brother ' is first gear like a "granny gear" ? I like the truck too. Also is working on changing spockplugs easy and general maintenance ? I'd really appreciate your answer if you get my comment 👍 thanks again 🇺🇲🙏
Damn. I have a 2002 f150 4.2 regular cab Manuel. Same truck. I have 107k on it. Just got it a year ago for 6k$. I purchased it for towing my boat. When I googled towing capacity for some reason it came up as 8700# capacity. The more in depth I looked it’s really like 3500#. My boat motor and trailer is like 4000# it’s a 23’ center console. And a dual axel trailer. I sweating it’s ability now to tow it. I did put cold air intake and a performance cat back exhaust on it. I’m getting my boat shipped to me in Florida and it’s gona be here any day. I’m looking at other trucks worried it can’t do it. What do you think?
I think your truck can tow way more than the rating. I towed a large piece of farm equipment on a flat bed dual axle trailer totally around 5500 lbs from Cheyenne WY to Idaho. She’s a beast of a truck. The manual trans allows you to control your speed when towing. It’s technically not rated for the weight you want to pull, but it will do it.
@@ryanhablitzel appreciate the response brother. Boat will be here this weekend so gona put her to the test. It’s funny tho cause the rear bumper tongue says 5000# towing capacity but I’m sure they had put that same bumper on every f150 model that year. I’m doing mostly short tows to the boat ramp down the street so gona put it to the test. Love the 5on the floor too. Makes this vehicle unique. Even tho it’s bare minimum on everything else
I haven’t changed the O2 sensors… but I have changed the Catalytic Converters. If the cats were bad, you would get hesitation on acceleration. I always recommend OEM Motor-craft parts when possible.
I had a 2000 xlt 4.2l supercab. it was a beautiful truck but i had to sell it as life changed. I just recently got to buy my 1997 xl 4.2l i just fell even more in love with this truck. I will keep this truck for the rest of my life. Iv got old roll up windows and i couldn't be happier
I never thought so would like this truck, but si miss it now that it’s sold. It was a workhorse.
I also have an old F-150 I got from my dad! It’s a 2000 4.2L XL V6 manual transmission, just like yours. It’s the very same truck I learned to drive stick in way back when. I totally agree with everything in this video!
Such a beast of a truck!
I loved mine! 2000 xlt extended cab, white and manual like yours. Dad bought it in 04 gave it to me as a graduation gift, had that truck till 2018! Wish id never got rid of it...
Absolutely! These trucks are beasts. Love the manual trans in these trucks.
Some new headlights and he will be looking 20 years younger, I love this years from ford and Chevy.
I was just given this exact truck except black with 130,000 miles on it. I’m paying a car hauler to bring it up from Florida to Tennessee. I’m really excited to have it.
You’ll love it 👌🏼
I live in Tennessee and just turned 16 the cars been in my family for about 16 years theres over 1000000 miles on that thing
Ugly ah truck BUT extremely reliable I redline my 4.2 very often zero issues
Love mine. 2003 ford f150 XLT 4.2 V6 with 241,000.Needed a new slave for clutch so because i had to drop the transmission for that I also replaced the clutch assembly, slave, oil seal, master cylinder and pilot bearing. Best truck I ever had. Still drive it everyday.
I had to do the exact same repair on mine. Full clutch system overhaul at around 200k miles
Love me a I4/V6 truck. V6 are extremely underrated. If you need a tow truck then yeah V8 is the way to go. But 95% of drivers can’t go wrong with a V6.
I have towed massive loads with the V6 manual trans set up
@@ryanhablitzelthinking of buying one, how did it tow medium loads? Up hills etc. I would tow much more than 3500 tops
I dont get why these dont have a better reputation than the ranger, more room, just as reliable fuel efficient etc.
I’d buy another one 👌🏼
The 4.2 had a defect in the intake manifold gasket which would tear and would leak coolant into the oil had to change mine 3 times before I ran some gasket sealer through it and 15 years later still no problems if not fixed it would seize the engine up,check the junk yards you can’t find many if any of these 4.2s anymore
I seen a guy do that, he ignored the intake manifold leak coolant went straight into the engine and locke it up.@@jluke7440
What kind of mpg can you expect out of this truck?
I just got a '99 on the cheap with 160k. I've had to fix leaking rear axle hub seals and replace O2 sensors and a few small vacuum leaks. It's nothing to write home about but it's been a solid, reliable commuter. I just wish it was a 4x4 as I live out in the country and have had some white knuckle winter driving as I know it's really meant for pavement. Sandbags in the back help but I live with it as I absolutely love manual transmissions that are nearly impossible to get these days. (Can't play on your phone shifting...it's millennial theft proof.)
Millennial theft proof 😂🤣
Shooot! i have one right now! 2000 year model with the K&N Air Filter 👌
Indestructible truck. I just sold this one for $1800 and I had 30 calls in an hour on it. They are popular.
A few years ago I got a 2000 f150 xl manual 4.2 2wd stepside in black from an old guy who had to stop driving. It has a hair over 200k now. Its a/c doesn’t work and an abs light is on but I’ve put nothing into it besides oil changes.
Beast of a truck
I miss my 02 manual I had someone pull out in front of me now I have an auto 01 but still not complaints
The 5 speeds are soooo nice 👍🏼
Those trucks son inmortales body xl are good and simple trucks you don't need fency expense trucks
Agreed. It is solid 👍🏼
Have the exact same truck. Lifted on 35s. 300k and counting
Lifted on 35’s 😳
If you're pulling heavy I would and I have a frame hitch on mine for pulling a 20' trailer instead of the bumper hitch
Definitely a good idea. I pulled heavy with the bumper hitch anyway and it survived. It’s a tough truck.
@@ryanhablitzel I don't doubt that but it's about tongue weight,I believe bumper hitch is rated at not over 750lbs., at least mine is, I've seen several bumpers bent from being overloaded
Good video brother ' is first gear like a "granny gear" ? I like the truck too.
Also is working on changing spockplugs easy and general maintenance ? I'd really appreciate your answer if you get my comment 👍 thanks again 🇺🇲🙏
First gear isn’t a granny gear. You could start in second, but it isn’t preferred.
I recommend going with the OE equipment Motorcraft Platinum spark plugs. I wouldn’t use anything else.
I also recommend changing the fluid in transmission (uses ATF 😳) the rear diff (takes a special additive).
Thank you Ryan for all the tips 🇺🇲👍
I own one exactly like this truck and, I agree. Extremely dependable.
Good video.
👌🏼
I got a chance to buy a 2006 Fi50 just like this 5 speed and all. It has 133,000 miles on it and they want $5,000! How's that sound to ya,?
Damn beautiful truck,nothing from dodge or chevy is any good to me.Ford all the way man!!!
This thing is solid!
I bought one exactly like this in 2003 brand new for $12,500
Same price my dad paid for this one 👍🏼
Damn. I have a 2002 f150 4.2 regular cab Manuel. Same truck. I have 107k on it. Just got it a year ago for 6k$. I purchased it for towing my boat. When I googled towing capacity for some reason it came up as 8700# capacity. The more in depth I looked it’s really like 3500#. My boat motor and trailer is like 4000# it’s a 23’ center console. And a dual axel trailer. I sweating it’s ability now to tow it. I did put cold air intake and a performance cat back exhaust on it. I’m getting my boat shipped to me in Florida and it’s gona be here any day. I’m looking at other trucks worried it can’t do it. What do you think?
I think your truck can tow way more than the rating. I towed a large piece of farm equipment on a flat bed dual axle trailer totally around 5500 lbs from Cheyenne WY to Idaho. She’s a beast of a truck. The manual trans allows you to control your speed when towing. It’s technically not rated for the weight you want to pull, but it will do it.
@@ryanhablitzel appreciate the response brother. Boat will be here this weekend so gona put her to the test. It’s funny tho cause the rear bumper tongue says 5000# towing capacity but I’m sure they had put that same bumper on every f150 model that year. I’m doing mostly short tows to the boat ramp down the street so gona put it to the test. Love the 5on the floor too. Makes this vehicle unique. Even tho it’s bare minimum on everything else
I don’t think you will have any issue with short tows around town. Best of luck!
@@richardjohnson33755how did it tow
Have you changed out your 02 sensors. If so what's the recommended brand I should use. I tried ngk but it keeps falling. Bank 1 sensor 2
I haven’t changed the O2 sensors… but I have changed the Catalytic Converters. If the cats were bad, you would get hesitation on acceleration. I always recommend OEM Motor-craft parts when possible.
Thanks for your help.
How much did your clutch job cost?
I think I'm going to need one soon.
I had to have all of the clutch hydraulics replaced too (salve cylinder). It was around $1000 if I remember correctly.
Thanks for the video, how many miles per gallon
If I had to guess, I would say it’s about 15-18 MPG
I. Got the same truck. 251k
Mine is 1997
Great truck
Does anyone know what this vehicle is rated to tow?
I’m not sure of the exact number, but probably rated at 2000 lbs or so. Really is that I’ve towed 5000 + with it and it took the load like a champ lol
If it’s rated to tow only a ton then it’s extremely underrated. The current gen tacoma for example with the 2.7L 4cyl is rated at 3,500 if I recall.