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

@rock-uu7qr

Жыл бұрын

These are the ugliest mf trucks ever haha now they look good, but back then? No

@keithnelson7919

Жыл бұрын

@@rock-uu7qr kind of like your mom?

@Alex68dash

Жыл бұрын

Best looking trucks????? That's hella subjective.

@keithnelson7919

Жыл бұрын

@@Alex68dash they are a lot better looking than the square body Chevy and gmc

@Alex68dash

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@brandonmacon3317

Жыл бұрын

It was a 2005 STX 👍

@angelgjr1999

Жыл бұрын

4.6 is a V8. My Mustang has one. 281 cubic inches.

@santinoeli71506

7 ай бұрын

😪😪

@santinoeli71506

7 ай бұрын

FLARESIDE*!!😪😪😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

Little did the buyers know about the eventual spark plug and cam phaser fiasco for the 3v...

I also see more of these still on the road than I do 04 Silverado's

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.

These were incredibly modern when released. This design set the standard for today's boxy half ton trucks.

@santinoeli71506

4 ай бұрын

SADLY EXCEPT PERFORMANCE AND GAUGE CLUSTER AND NO 6 SPEED AUTO!!😪NOT EVEN A 20" WHEEL OPTION FROM 2004-05

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.

My 2005 F150 with the 5.4 3V has 245k miles and still going strong

@ScarfaceGuy101

2 ай бұрын

I just bought my 2004 with 107k and I love it

the 3V... the BEST Ford engine EVER... said NO ONE.... EVER!!!

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.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

TRUCK!!!!😪😪

Wow even the bed configurations are better than the current one.

Frame and suspension is great. Could’ve been so much better if the engine was better

@bruhmandude555

Жыл бұрын

early engines weren't that good butthey eventually worked out the kinks

@ABeans07

Жыл бұрын

@@bruhmandude555 Ever done spark plugs?

@bruhmandude555

Жыл бұрын

@@ABeans07 yep and never had them split on me or had them pop out of the block.

@taurussho86

Жыл бұрын

@@bruhmandude555 was that because of torque issues? People didn't torque them correctly

@bruhmandude555

Жыл бұрын

@@taurussho86 i belive it was dew to them not haveing enough thread in the block. And the spark plugs weren't the best design

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

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

@HIDHIFDB

Жыл бұрын

those were the first modern bloated trucks

@carlosaguilar4523

Жыл бұрын

Yea very slow my 2000. 5.4 would beta on these lol

@BrownBomber92181

Жыл бұрын

@@carlosaguilar4523 especially when I put a shift kit on mine, then it was really fast! Lol

@rubenvillalobos577

Жыл бұрын

Why would you buy a TRUCK to be fast

@DJR5280

Жыл бұрын

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 still drive my 04. Over 300k miles and I still love driving it.

@jeromehill7411

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s crazy

Got 315,000 miles on my 2006 F150 with the 5.4 still going strong.

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!

@standhd

Жыл бұрын

Did you get from The Car Wizard? He said the same thing almost verbatim.

@WhoThisGuy515

Жыл бұрын

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."

@standhd

Жыл бұрын

@@WhoThisGuy515 My thoughts EXACTLY. You NAILED it!

@mromatic17

Жыл бұрын

well thats what the issue is. yes i've seen the video too.

@mromatic17

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

Wow this was so ahead of its time with the extended regular cab!

@fernandorocha8459

Жыл бұрын

Great truck is Ford F150. Best seler since 1980

“Only 9.9 seconds” 😂

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.

@jed6251

Жыл бұрын

How much do you want for it?

@navajorezathlete1202

Жыл бұрын

​@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 bought one of these back in 2014, it's been a good purchase.😊

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)

mine was a regular cab STX with the flareside bed, the best truck i ever had!!!

What a great looking generation, modern, soft spoken yet bold, and ahead of its time

@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

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

@santinoeli71506

4 ай бұрын

😪

I have a 05 with the dog shit slow 4.6 but way more reliable

@11094DEREK

Жыл бұрын

Put a supercharger on it would still be more reliable than the 5.4

@theshield1613

Жыл бұрын

My f150 4.6l v8 has over 400k original engine

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

😪😪

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

@fernandorocha901

Жыл бұрын

Ford F150 is best truck since 1980.

@jacobzeltner

Жыл бұрын

What kind of maintenance do you do

@Phoenix3Fighter

10 ай бұрын

I want to see a 2022 F-150 engine swap with a Triton to see what happens.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

😪😪

I had the 2004 4.6 v-8 4x4 access cab one damn good truck!

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

SUPERCAB*!!😪😪

Those frames are also designed to disintegrate in certain climates!

@DJR5280

Жыл бұрын

Never seen any frame problems on these. In in Denver though. Never seen any frame problems period lol

@alb12345672

Жыл бұрын

@@DJR5280 They don't use salt like NY does. They apply it at a crazy rate here.

@DJR5280

Жыл бұрын

@@alb12345672 True. I watch South Main Auto. The rust out there is unbelievable.

@alb12345672

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

This this one of the best F-150 generations of all time

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!

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 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 🤘🤘💪

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

@jadenantal1652

Жыл бұрын

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

@santinoeli71506

7 ай бұрын

Were near*

They're nice but I'll always love the jellybean F-150's

Good looking design

4.6 is a great engine still have mine np

@Mac10Daddy

Жыл бұрын

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

@testosteroneinc.3800

Жыл бұрын

Really? Then why don't you hear more about 3V swaps, like with the GM LS motors??

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.

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

I had the yellow FX4 flare side, I loved it! But ultimately sold it, 5.4 cam phasers… 🤦‍♂️

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

TYPO SPACES!!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

Should have told you to budget for the camphasers on that 5.4…The 4.6 was bulletproof though, I’ll give them that.

@2H2521

Жыл бұрын

@Justin Hopper You’re exact right!

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

@DJR5280

Жыл бұрын

The 2.7 would slaughter the 5.4 in a race and it gets probably 30% better economy

@theshield1613

Жыл бұрын

My f150 4.6l v8 puts 239hp

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

231

That truck looked very modern for a 2004 model

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.

@cropduster6059

Жыл бұрын

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

@gustavoayala7176

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@theshield1613

Жыл бұрын

The 4.6l v8 may not be fast but definitely reliable my 4.6l v8 has over 400k original engine.

That’s a good design for 2004

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@lowccperformance4059

Жыл бұрын

It’s the best looking f150 imo it’s such a shame they paired it with that engine

@travislivengood2744

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

😪😪😪😪😪😪😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

@santinoeli71506

4 ай бұрын

More like LQ9. Even Expedition it makes sense too

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 🙂

@5.43v

Жыл бұрын

What motor

@fiber9m

Жыл бұрын

I have an o4 lariat 4x4 with the 5.4 v8. It has 157,000. It runs great

@Powerstroke431

Жыл бұрын

@@5.43v 5.4 3v

@Powerstroke431

Жыл бұрын

@@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 🙂

@fiber9m

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

The start of the thickening of modern trucks

@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

I'd argue that probably started with the 1994 Dodge Ram when the went for that daily driving a Semi appearance.

Long live the ls Chevrolet motor

@nathanmcdonald610

11 ай бұрын

Long live the Coyote Ford motor.

I do sometimes miss my 04 fx4 if only it didn't have that bad juju following it around

Titan that came out before F150 (bearly) had console shifter

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…

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.

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

@Phoenix3Fighter

10 ай бұрын

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.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

FUCKKKK THE TRUCK HATERS!!!!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

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…

@JDMHaze

Жыл бұрын

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.

@mromatic17

Жыл бұрын

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!

@Yoyomanmanholla

Жыл бұрын

Lol you have a low bar for what’s good. Willing to look past that engine huh?

@JDMHaze

Жыл бұрын

@@Yoyomanmanholla lol

@JDMHaze

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Can you do the 2006 Silverado 2500 hd

Living in a day where a half to costs as much as a mini truck today.

I have 400k miles on my 2005 4.6

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?

@dylandevries1890

Жыл бұрын

I own a 2005 f150 v6 with a five speed manual, I believe that the 2004 also had one

@standhd

Жыл бұрын

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.

@loogi_if

Жыл бұрын

Currently daily an 07 v6 5speed manual with over 274k. Absolute bulletproof drivetrain, wish the body and frame didnt rust so bad tho

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

Yeah not until 2005

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.

@tjv6976

Жыл бұрын

Ec3s are trash

@Phoenix3Fighter

10 ай бұрын

Im thinking of doing the same with mine. What did the cost on that look like?

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!!!😪😪

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

AND THE CURRENT 5.0 SOUNDS LIKE A V6 IN THE VIDEOS

Long Live The King

I think those are nicer than the modern f150s as far as looks go

@nathanmcdonald610

Жыл бұрын

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.

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

I'D RATHER WISH THEY HAD A VORTECMAX RIVAL THAN A PRE-2011 5.0L!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

NOOOO!!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

But 5.0L Coyote is already considered modern lol. You mean just 5.0L Coyote?

1:58 ah yes the 5.4 (3V) The worst motor ever put in a pick up in history😂😂

@GOLMINER2

Жыл бұрын

the 6.0 and 6.4 powerstroke are way worse.

@JDMHaze

Жыл бұрын

@@GOLMINER2 the 6.0 is its larger twin reliability wise lol

@Joshtheweatherman

Жыл бұрын

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.

@alb12345672

Жыл бұрын

They made up for it in 2011. Very happy with my 6.2L F150 :lol:

@JDMHaze

Жыл бұрын

@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?

Free Suge knight ⚠️👀💯

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

Get the right model generation , before making a dumb--- comment. Suge Knight didn't own one of these.

@thedona.r.kbnoah7334

Жыл бұрын

@@jmin8400 ⚠️😂😂🤣😂🤷‍♂️

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

@@thedona.r.kbnoah7334 Spam. These are not Raptors 🤖🤖

I own an 04 f150 5.4 and I would put money saying that they got a shitty drag run

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.

9.9 secs 😂

As a mechanic I hate when this trucks come in🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

😪😪

Rarely see one of these in my area.. Still see plenty of same gen GMs, Titans, Tundras, even Rams.

@2H2521

Жыл бұрын

@J Taylor I still see them absolutely everywhere where I am.

@J.Wick.

Жыл бұрын

@@2H2521 Cool? I still do not. I see more of the gen before it than this one.

Is can you do the 2003 cadillac escalade

@lowccperformance4059

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGWdw8igocexZc4.html

@lowccperformance4059

Жыл бұрын

That’s their review on the 2002 Escalade

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

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.

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

4:38 Five Series? Where's the King Ranch?

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

That was an addon package to the Lariat not a separate trim back then lol

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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?

@santinoeli71506

4 ай бұрын

😪

2004 was the year I was born

@nathanmcdonald610

Жыл бұрын

Jesus, I was 16 that year. Making me feel old lol.

@Gregorio413

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanmcdonald610 you ain’t that old your in your 30s

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

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

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

@@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 KZread comment sections as usual.

@nathanmcdonald610

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

did he say "EXTREMELY high quality fabrics and trim"???

@nathanmcdonald610

Жыл бұрын

For 2004 it was. Compared to anything GM or Dodge had in 04 this truck had hugely superior interior and build quality and material.

@jmin8400

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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I own one and I frickin hate it.

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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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.

That 5.4 3 valve engine was an absolute POS

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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How about them weak 5.4s lol

Oh to buy a new truck for 22k

@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

Lucky if you can find a base model single cab 2WD V6 these days for less than 40K

Some of the rustiest frames in that generation.

9.9 seconds to 60? That’s sure slow.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

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.

As a mechanic I have literally never worked on a single f150 of this gen that hasn’t been a complete piece of garbage

@2H2521

Жыл бұрын

@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.

@texastootin1628

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@santinoeli71506

3 ай бұрын

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Crappy 5.4 L engine

@JMKady76

Жыл бұрын

Crappy reputation caused by poor maintenance. Thousands still roam the earth.

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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Ford never could build an engine

@nathanmcdonald610

Жыл бұрын

The 5.0L Coyote begs to differ. As does the 7.3L Godzilla and various F.E engines from the 1960's.

Good truck, lazy engine.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

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.

@Blasko86

4 ай бұрын

@@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.

introducing the 5.4 3v motor..the worst motor f150 ever had..

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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5.4 3v second worst ford engine period!! 6:15

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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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

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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@nathanmcdonald610

4 ай бұрын

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.

@blakkliquor7315

4 ай бұрын

@@nathanmcdonald610 facts

This intro didn't age well. F-series is still the best seller for 45 years and counting.

@santinoeli71506

6 ай бұрын

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Worst f150 of all time

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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One of the worst pickup trucks ever maid.

@anthonys7534

Жыл бұрын

Made

@nathanmcdonald610

11 ай бұрын

I guess GM takes the crown now with the imploding lifters in their modern V8s.

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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I got a 2004 super crew 5.4 5 speed with factory power tailgate It’s a platinum

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

4 speed not 5 speed lol

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

WHAT??? A PLATINUM IN 2004 NOOO!!!😂😂

I heard about 5 wrong things how about spark plugs yes you will blow if your not carful especially in the 5.4

@fernandorocha8459

Жыл бұрын

5.4 V8 300 hp 370 LB FT torque

Dang, I miss my '04 STX now 🥲 I'd probably still have it if it was 4wd

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!

@santinoeli71506

9 ай бұрын

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Such nostalgia for unreliable garbage.

@santinoeli71506

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