Ford F-150 XL Year 2001 good deal or not?

Question

Okay so there is this ford truck ( 2001 Ford F-150
XL ) i want to buy from a local car dealer however it has 87,600 miles on it. Should I buy this truck? When do ford trucks ( what mileage ) do they start to have major problems? It is for sale at under $6500

Year: 2001
Make: Ford
Model: F-150
Trim: XL
Exterior Color: Black Clearcoat
Interior Color: Medium Graphite
Price: $6,495.00
Stock Number: P15438
Mileage: 87,608
VIN: 1FTZX17201NA13884
Comments: 5-Speed Manual

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Answer 1

Usually the dealers want these trucks off the lot as manuals don't sell as hot as a automatic truck... Actually I find the milage high for a car dealer to have it (Most won't keep over 75k miles)

Only problem the engine (It's a 4.2 v-6) has is the upper o-rings for the intake leaking at close to 100k miles and basically casues a check engine light.

But from what I can tell, this appears to be a northern truck that was used year around and actually has average miles on it per year (12,500 miles average roughly)

Have a mechanic off site check it out for you, but I think you won't have any problems with it other than normal concerns

Answer 2

I think its a good truck. Make sure you check it out real good. Since you have the VIN no. sign up with lemon.com(I think thats the right web site) and enter in the VIN no. it should pull up information on this truck. A friend of mine has a 2000 F-150 with over 150,000 miles and he has had only minor problems with it. If this will be your primary vehicle, then you might want to consider somthing else with lower miles. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You will be able to buy it for $5500.00 if you make an offer.
Believe me, this truck is a undesirable truck for the lot, and they want it gone.
It may be a good truck, but not many people want a 5 speed x-cab 4x2 truck with close to 90k on it.
Trust me

And mach 1... Ford Trucks #1 now for 30 years in a row.

Answer 4

yes I have its called a U joint there is usually one on each end of the dirve shaft, and depending on how long the driveshaft is it may have a carrier bearing in the middle. U joints have needle bearings inside and what happens over time is they get dry as the grease inside dries up and then the bearings powder. What you are hearing clicking is the play from damaged needle bearings being powdered. I suggest you get up under with a big fat flat heat screw driver and start prying around for play, usually the back u joint goes first, it has all the stress, but you never know it could be the one up by the yoke in the transfer case. You need to disconnect the rear U joint and drop out the drive line. then slide the slip yoke out of the transfer case. stick a dixie cup over the end in case any lube comes out. It takes some muscle and a big hammer to get them things apart. Also, do yourself a favor If the truck has a lift check with your local parts store for some aftermarket high angle U joints, they will be probably twice as expensive ( and twice as strong ) as the factory ones, and you may never do another one if you put a high quality U joint back in. Make sure to grease them after you have them put back together, so the grease gun does not blow the end caps off. And sometimes you may have to put the rear end up with wheels off the ground to rotate them when putting drive line back in. And last but not least mark the edges of the yoke and drive line so you put the yoke and spline on the same side the were before taking them apart use white out and make a line on one side so you orient the driveline parts back in the same way they came out this can help cut down on unwanted vibration or having to have the drive line rebalanced. big hammer take your time and do it right once.

Answer 5

Which engine does it have. If it has the 5.4 I would be careful. Don't Take my word for it. Please go to google and search Ford spark plug blowout. Look at the consumer affairs website. These things like to blow out the plugs. Especially after a tune up at 100k. Cost me 7 grand for a new motor. Stay away!

Answer 6

you don't say the engine but we run fords as company trucks and have no problems with them when we trade them at about 200k. km.(120 mi.) ours have brake issues due to the mud packing in and destroying the rotors etc. i would rather buy one with higher than average mileage since short trips kill. bargain them down , like the above said , single cab & manual make it less desireable to jo & jane average , also jan. is hungry salesman month.

Answer 7

well fords, from my expirences have problems all the time. I wouldn't suggest buying an f150. Seems kind of high for a 01, with almost 100,00 miles. American cars usally have problems after 100,000. I never liked toyota's and such before i bought my tacoma. But they really are better trucks, and reliable as hell. Good man