One of my favorites - 12k-Mile 2002 Ford F-150 SuperCab XLT FX4 on BaT

[SID297]

I used to want a truck just like this:

No Reserve: 12k-Mile 2002 Ford F-150 SuperCab XLT FX4

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 12k-Mile 2002 Ford F-150 SuperCab XLT FX4 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #103,489.

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[CobraBob]

I can see why. That's a nice truck that still looks good today. Super low miles.

 

[BOOGIE MAN]

21k with just under a day left. Damn

 

[SolarYellow]

260/350 was shockingly good for the time but you know what they say about the 5.4.

 

[SID297]

260/350 was shockingly good for the time but you know what they say about the 5.4.

I've never had an issue with any of mine.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

My parents picked up a used ‘99 that was very similar to this.

It had either been flooded, or driven in salt water at some point because it rusted to hell. Doors, lower panels, brake lines etc…

Was pretty reliable otherwise, and the 5.4 loved getting its rear end a little squirrely.

The one posted here is a good looking truck.

 

[03cobra#694]

I've never had an issue with any of mine.

Me either, but I did the oil every 3K. I had a 99 with the 4L, that was a decent truck.

 

[Crimson2v]

260/350 was shockingly good for the time but you know what they say about the 5.4.

What has been said about the triton 5.4? Only issues I’ve seen are blowing out plugs.

 

[Tractorman]

I always thought plug blow out was 99 and 2000 models. It was fixed by 2001 or so.

 

[03cobra#694]

I always thought plug blow out was 99 and 2000 models. It was fixed by 2001 or so.

My 04 broke all 8 two piece plugs. 8 hours for a plug change and 12 beers with the Lisle tool. I tried all the online tricks before attempting it.

 

[03cobra#694]

I always thought plug blow out was 99 and 2000 models. It was fixed by 2001 or so.

Didn't actually blow them out of the head.

 

[Tractorman]

Didn't actually blow them out of the head.

2V PI heads early puked plugs. The fixed it, then had a mess with 3V engines and breaking plugs to change them.

 

[03cobra#694]

The fixed it, then had a mess with 3V engines and breaking plugs to change them.

That was me. Stupid 2 piece plugs. Somebody should've been hung for that idea.

 

[blubyu87gt]

That was me. Stupid 2 piece plugs. Somebody should've been hung for that idea.

I will provide the rope lol

First thing I did on my 06 F250 (v10) was put champion plugs in..... Of course every single one of the two piece plugs snapped during removal.

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[03cobra#694]

I will provide the rope lol

First thing I did on my 06 F250 (v10) was put champion plugs in..... Of course every single one of the two piece plugs snapped during removal.

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Complete nightmare. Changed mine at 100K all 8 broke on mine as mentioned. Very odd noises running that tool down and breaking the plug.

 

[SID297]

Complete nightmare. Changed mine at 100K all 8 broke on mine as mentioned. Very odd noises running that tool down and breaking the plug.

Best way I found to remove them was get the engine to full operating temp and remove them with an impact. I never broke a single one using that method.

 

[72MachOne99GT]

Best way I found to remove them was get the engine to full operating temp and remove them with an impact. I never broke a single one using that method.

I changed plugs in my 4 thread 99 GT, while she was warm. That was a horrible decision.

Granted you’re talking about removal, not swapping.

 

[Crimson2v]

I have broken my fair share of 3v plugs. The best and most efficient way I remove them is with a 3/8” impact and a one piece socket that has a built in extension. I was a very happy camper when Ford changed the 3v heads in 08 to accept a one piece style plug again.