Few questions about 97-03 f-150s.

[Cory1020]

How reliable are the f-150s? Looking at a 97 4x4 with the 4.6 v8 and automatic. Are these generally good trucks? The one Im looking at has 230,000 miles but he is asking $3000. The rear end is recent and so are the speakers. Is there anything I should look out for on this particular model truck? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[eldiablo64]

even the best speakers in the world won't make it run any better  j/k  I don't know 230,000 is alot of miles.

[dynodon]

even the best speakers in the world won't make it run any better  j/k  I don't know 230,000 is alot of miles.

Thats what I was thinking too !!!230,000 on a gas f150, I dont know about that motor in particular. But if it had the 300 straight 6cyl, I wouldnt worry at all

[greenmachine]

I put a new tranny in mine at 113,000.

[crom A zone]

defintions of ford.

1. found on redneck drivway
2. full of rust and dents
3.first on race day
4.f**** only runs downhill
5.fix or repair daly
6. f***** over remanufatcerd dodge
7.found on road dead
   
i can go on and on i got my ranger all jacked up and run the u no what out of it in the mud and it still holds on towing  2 bikes to l cross and everywhere else doing 70+ mph   nothing beats a ford

[sykolincoln]

I bought my 97 with 136,000 miles on it and I love it, great gas mileage tows great. Im not a piticular brand truck guy I will buy any make as long as it has been well taken care of. ask to drive it a bit and see if it runs well.

[Chuck_Norris]

Talk Bad about the F150's if you want to, My 1994 F150 pulled my 24FT trailer with  4 Quads all my
 Gear decently @ 60-65 mph. I can't complain in the slightest. Until a Super Duty will fit into the budget again this will have to do.

[shirah86]

should be alright the only thing i hate is the 4.6's