I've got a 98 and I've done all I can to keep it running within specs. There was a lot to be done on it since it had been sitting for 4 years before I got it. Had the intake gasket problem, but now no engine codes and with new shocks it rides like a taxi cab down the road.
I have one and over all it's a solid basic truck .I got like 260.000 on mine no smoke starts every time .motor is stout good low-end .power.its a good truck every one likes it .
Just bought a 2000 V6 5 speed for $1800. has some rust but I could care less...this is just a truck to run to the dump and do some fetchin. Dont know much about the V6 in these years. Goes down the road good n tite ...no leaks...shifts great. At least Iam not into it to deep .
It is alot, but it runs very smooth, and the engine seems pretty sound. For some reason I always call the vinyl seats leather. Haha. Thanks for subscribing, and for the good feedback!
You can tell many differences between the XL and XLT models of these trucks. XL: Does not have tachometer Comes with a AM/FM radio not cassette or CD Has manual windows, mirrors, locks No door pockets 4.2 L. V6 XLT: AM/FM and CD Cassette players Tachometer Power windows, mirrors, locks Has door pockets 4.6 L. Trition V8 or optional 4.2 L. V6 and 5.4 L. Trition V8 I guess you can say the XL is more of a base model.
SuperWhite TRD....what year? Mine is 2002 F150 XL trim. Here is my list: No tachometer AM/FM Cassette player. No CD Yes, manual windows, mirrors, locks. Yes, has door pockets, which are fantastic organizers for various Maps and kit. 4.2L V6. Stop and go traffic, carrying a cross bed tool bed filled with tools: 13.5mpg. On the highway in 5th gear (OD), I get 18-21mpg. Very torquey engine. Make sure you never lose the key, else you'll be out a $300 locksmith charge, as happened to me. Ford's security is quite good.
My 2001 F-150 4.2L V6 did not even make it to 100K miles. The engine had problems with the intake manifold causing it to misfire during heavy acceleration. It was a sad day when I had to trade it, but the repair was going to be more than what the truck was worth. It was such a gorgeous truck though. I miss it already :( Awesome video, I hope your truck gives you many more years of reliable service.
Wow! Nice vdo! My 2002 F150 work truck looks identical to yours, except mine is a 5sp stick. Make sure you get familiar with the "key" that allows you to lower the spare tyre should you ever get a flat! The key is generally kept inside your Ford book. Yeah, I bought mine with 8500 miles in 2003. Now I just passed 40k. I don't drive much, great truck, thank you Ford! I love the no-frills work truck concept, People holler with joy when they get to use roll-down windows! Your aircon unit will produce ice cubes for you in the summer.
4.2 motors are really strong. I used to have a 2006 F150. Same motor but different generation. It was an XL. I got it at 192k miles. And it died at 202k. Well didn't really die. Transmission had a slip and wouldn't go in the 3rd or 4th gear without overdive on. Engine was unbeatable. I couldn't do anything to blow the engine up. I abused the truck and nothing would happen. The tranny would slip when going past 35 mph if overdrive stayed on. The very next week, my brother was driving it to school. Red light stop, transmission slipped to neutral forever and wouldn't do anything. Do I miss it? Yes because it was my first truck and it was efficient if I was slowly accelerating. A week after the tranny died, we got a 2000 F150 5.4 supercab Lariat. Runs fast and great.
to be honest.. i am probably going to get a 2001 f150 XL model with the V6.. at 130,000 miles... i am a 5.4 V8 guy but i was wondering if these engines have some life in them.
@@obijuankenobi6565 ...the comment about getting 500 miles to a tankful is accurate. This truck has a SWEET 33.0 gal fuel capacity. I get 13-15mpg around down, stop and go. 18-21mpg while on open highway. You are not going to get 30mpg with this truck. Miles Per Dollar that is more important. We all love our F150 V6. I love my stick---I did replace the clutch at 29k miles. New clutch was $1k.
hi there , i have a the same truck except mine is stick.. the problem is ..the ignition wont turn. tried the whole turn left turn right thing. there is a button were your gear shifter is. im not sure what this is for in mine. some say it is a key release, some say i have to push it while i turn the key..i have no idea what to do. i should be able to turn the key even if the battery is dead. if you have an info on what to do let me know thanks
@@c.j.2612 It will literally take all the money i've saved to buy it...that makes me nervous. What issues might i have to face with this model? Hopefully they would be be small fixes. Thanks!
tell you what man a truck that old if it had power windows and doors they would be broken by now, every car I ve ever owned with them were always burned out at 12 years of age of less and the switches always go bad and are over 60 bucks to replace, they are more trouble than the couple thousand extra at the dealer can justify roll downs hardly break if they do they can be fixed with fence wire a can of wd40 and duck tape.
Joshua Johnson my 2000 has all the factory wiring and the electric windows mirrors and all lights still work it’s an xlt v6 it has everything you can get besides the v8 it’s at 290,000 miles
260K use Royal Purple and Pennzoil Platinum Oil and K&N and Mobil 1 And Motorcraft Filters all above hold a lot of dirt drain them out and you check out weight 😎🤙✅
4.2's are Workaholics, great Motors!!!
They sure are! Sorry for the late reply!
i have a 2006 f150 with 4.2l v6 and im at 246868 miles original motor and trans no check engine lights its been a great truck i love it
I have a 2003 short bed XL, White, 4.2. Love it!
A very strong motor and runs and rides great.
Only 92,000 original miles! Was my Dads truck.
I've got a 98 and I've done all I can to keep it running within specs. There was a lot to be done on it since it had been sitting for 4 years before I got it. Had the intake gasket problem, but now no engine codes and with new shocks it rides like a taxi cab down the road.
I have one and over all it's a solid basic truck .I got like 260.000 on mine no smoke starts every time .motor is stout good low-end .power.its a good truck every one likes it .
i have one of these. love it !
I got the same truck as a graduation gift. Needs a few cosmetic things but Its a nice truck. 270K miles.
Just bought a 2000 V6 5 speed for $1800. has some rust but I could care less...this is just a truck to run to the dump and do some fetchin. Dont know much about the V6 in these years. Goes down the road good n tite ...no leaks...shifts great. At least Iam not into it to deep .
Aye my truck
230K HOLY CRAP! btw, that's vinyl not leather :D.
It is alot, but it runs very smooth, and the engine seems pretty sound. For some reason I always call the vinyl seats leather. Haha. Thanks for subscribing, and for the good feedback!
I put 300k on the stick shift version of this truck.
ha....nagaleather.....
You can tell many differences between the XL and XLT models of these trucks.
XL:
Does not have tachometer
Comes with a AM/FM radio not cassette or CD
Has manual windows, mirrors, locks
No door pockets
4.2 L. V6
XLT:
AM/FM and CD Cassette players
Tachometer
Power windows, mirrors, locks
Has door pockets
4.6 L. Trition V8 or optional 4.2 L. V6 and 5.4 L. Trition V8
I guess you can say the XL is more of a base model.
SuperWhite TRD....what year? Mine is 2002 F150 XL trim. Here is my list:
No tachometer
AM/FM Cassette player. No CD
Yes, manual windows, mirrors, locks.
Yes, has door pockets, which are fantastic organizers for various Maps and kit.
4.2L V6. Stop and go traffic, carrying a cross bed tool bed filled with tools: 13.5mpg.
On the highway in 5th gear (OD), I get 18-21mpg. Very torquey engine.
Make sure you never lose the key, else you'll be out a $300 locksmith charge, as happened to me. Ford's security is quite good.
My 2001 F-150 4.2L V6 did not even make it to 100K miles. The engine had problems with the intake manifold causing it to misfire during heavy acceleration. It was a sad day when I had to trade it, but the repair was going to be more than what the truck was worth. It was such a gorgeous truck though. I miss it already :( Awesome video, I hope your truck gives you many more years of reliable service.
Wow! Nice vdo! My 2002 F150 work truck looks identical to yours, except mine is a 5sp stick.
Make sure you get familiar with the "key" that allows you to lower the spare tyre should you ever get a flat! The key is generally kept inside your Ford book. Yeah, I bought mine with 8500 miles in 2003. Now I just passed 40k. I don't drive much, great truck, thank you Ford! I love the no-frills work truck concept, People holler with joy when they get to use roll-down windows! Your aircon unit will produce ice cubes for you in the summer.
4.2 motors are really strong. I used to have a 2006 F150. Same motor but different generation. It was an XL. I got it at 192k miles. And it died at 202k. Well didn't really die. Transmission had a slip and wouldn't go in the 3rd or 4th gear without overdive on. Engine was unbeatable. I couldn't do anything to blow the engine up. I abused the truck and nothing would happen. The tranny would slip when going past 35 mph if overdrive stayed on. The very next week, my brother was driving it to school. Red light stop, transmission slipped to neutral forever and wouldn't do anything. Do I miss it? Yes because it was my first truck and it was efficient if I was slowly accelerating. A week after the tranny died, we got a 2000 F150 5.4 supercab Lariat. Runs fast and great.
How's your truck now after 9 years now posting this video you should repost another video of how its doing very interesting
i am thinking about buying a 2003 ford f150 4.2 v6. it is the xlt extended cab. it has under 100'000 miles and is $2'000 under market value
Sounds like a good buy!
tomileehowell---do you have an updater once getting your truck?
to be honest.. i am probably going to get a 2001 f150 XL model with the V6.. at 130,000 miles... i am a 5.4 V8 guy but i was wondering if these engines have some life in them.
Jason Wilson did you get it
Mine has 200,000 and shows no signs of letting up
@@DavidThompson-yr1re Hows the MPG ?
@@obijuankenobi6565 18 city, 21 highway mpg for me.
My dad has a 2000 V8 4.6L same grille and all it’s the work series with the crank windows but not those nice seats
Awesome!
EliYourCarGuy do you still drive that truck
the 4.2L motor does not turn over very fast. so I think your battery is fine
Any updates on this truck?
My 06' F150 with a 5 speed manual is at 140,000 miles.
4.2 V6 is way better than the 5.4 Triton because those do scary shit
Just be careful with the intake manifold gaskets going bad and dumping coolant into your cylinders. Learned the hard way.
That was 97-98 issue from what I recal. Later they corrected the gasket & torque specs.
I have a 2002 Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab, 4.2l/V/6 and it just turned 200K. Like to hear getting LOT more miles on this truck.
@@timothycasey4738 Is it a gas hog ?
@@obijuankenobi6565 its about $35 to $40 for a full tank well at least in Texas
230 k wow!
I have a 2000 with a 4.2, it has 173,000 and runs like new
Hows the MPG ?
Mines about 17-19 hiway with abour 500 miles to a tank . i keep saying im gonna sell it but it keeps starting
@@obijuankenobi6565 ...the comment about getting 500 miles to a tankful is accurate. This truck has a SWEET 33.0 gal fuel capacity. I get 13-15mpg around down, stop and go. 18-21mpg while on open highway. You are not going to get 30mpg with this truck. Miles Per Dollar that is more important. We all love our F150 V6. I love my stick---I did replace the clutch at 29k miles. New clutch was $1k.
hi there , i have a the same truck except mine is stick.. the problem is ..the ignition wont turn. tried the whole turn left turn right thing. there is a button were your gear shifter is. im not sure what this is for in mine. some say it is a key release, some say i have to push it while i turn the key..i have no idea what to do. i should be able to turn the key even if the battery is dead. if you have an info on what to do let me know thanks
press the clutch in all the way before turning the key.
how do you find the driver fuel pump module
It's in the gas tank with the fuel pump but get ready for the look of your life clearing po171and po174
We're thinkn of buying one for 3500.00, cept it's a standard trans and only has 130,000 miles. Good deal? Thanks
@@c.j.2612
That makes me feel much better ; thank you!
@@c.j.2612
It will literally take all the money i've saved to buy it...that makes me nervous. What issues might i have to face with this model? Hopefully they would be be small fixes. Thanks!
@@c.j.2612
Again, very helpful info bro! Once i get the VIN and the history checks out, I think we'll get it.
Surprised it has A/C, most of these bare bones 10th gens do not
MrAnderson...my 2002 F150 V6 5speed manual has an excellent air conditioner! Makes ice cubes!
Just picked up a red one with 79,000 moles for 1,000 bucks…
What do think of buying one of these with a blown head gasket? That blue devil shit might fix it
tell you what man a truck that old if it had power windows and doors they would be broken by now, every car I ve ever owned with them were always burned out at 12 years of age of less and the switches always go bad and are over 60 bucks to replace, they are more trouble than the couple thousand extra at the dealer can justify roll downs hardly break if they do they can be fixed with fence wire a can of wd40 and duck tape.
Joshua Johnson my 2000 has all the factory wiring and the electric windows mirrors and all lights still work it’s an xlt v6 it has everything you can get besides the v8 it’s at 290,000 miles
What's funny is my 1994 Toyota Camry's power buttons still work LOL.
Leather??? LMAO
better than a 5.4 triton v8 the tritons aint worth a damn
That trucks creepy!
Like yo mama
Ford sucks. Ours died at 115K miles. My Tundra is well past 200K miles without a single problem. Toyota all the way.
My f150 is at 256k miles, Ford all the way:))
Ew a Toyota fan boy
260K use Royal Purple and Pennzoil Platinum Oil and K&N and Mobil 1 And Motorcraft Filters all above hold a lot of dirt drain them out and you check out weight 😎🤙✅