The heated leather seats are a must in the winter, and work great, and the sunroof is a great good weather option. They do tend to be reliable. Pros: Model variety; V8 refinement; availability of preowned models. Stay away from the 1997-2001 years the intake gasket can go hydolocking the motor. A trio of engines appeared in the first year: a 4.
Also installed drop shackles in the rear to level out that high rear-end that Ford is known for. I've had three Ford F350 crew cab diesel trucks, and all have been fine trucks. The drive train should have been designed to be more efficient, but it has met every need I have had with it so far. Everything is within easy reach and the truck looks good inside. Crappy I know, but you are not the first.
It's now getting the same mileage it was getting when I bought it new in 2007, 17-19 mpg city and an average of about 19-22 mpg highway. I like this truck so much that I plan on keeping it, hopefully to see the 300,000 mile mark. Model year 2003 Year of manufacture 2003 First year of ownership 2004 Most recent year of ownership 2014 Engine and transmission 5. All around, this truck is the best vehicle I have ever owned. But that's my fault for not putting a full bed cover in. The heavier-capacity pickups, the F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, used the older platform until the new and larger version came on board in 2000.
In fact I like being able to rev it and slip the clutch when I need to more power off the line. I had a 99 Supercab with the 4. The interior in this rocks. General Comments: I really like the truck. Gas mileage is very bad for a small eight cylinder and two wheel drive; I average 13-14mpg. Driver seat fabric tore at seam at 70k. My highway would be 20-22 at 65mph.
General Comments: I have had a good experience with Ford trucks. I can kill my mileage if I am heavy on the gas. But it is a truck, and most of my driving is in town, so I accept it for what it is. Two supercharged versions of the 5. Switch located in the cover of the wiper-motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of wiper function or fire 2000-01.
Built ford tough, but I'll stay on road to keep it that way. My stop and go city mpg rarely droped below 16 unless in winter. I had it tuned up about 3 years ago so the plugs are still good. I installed a Magnaflow exhaust and that seemed to help the power and the gas mileage a little bit. General Comments: I love this truck! Yes Review Date: 1st January, 2014 Faults: Heater control doesn't blow on the floor. Only 12 k for a F150 4x2 extended cab 4 door standard tranny. I purchased a 2003 Heritage Edition four wheel drive truck because the F-150 that I owned had around 120,000 miles and I drive approximately 40000 miles a year and thought I should trade it while I could still get something for the trade in value.
And it only had 38 miles on it, when I bought it! Performance Performance has never, and will never, be an issue with the F-150. There is a lot of room back there and the possibilty to have six ppl in the truck at one time! But sometimes its inevitable that some cars get water in the wrong places. Model year 2003 Year of manufacture 2003 First year of ownership 2007 Most recent year of ownership 2007 Engine and transmission 4. My truck has no interior rattles, but I'm afraid it will when it gets around 5 years old, the quality of the plastic interior is cheap. My F-150 was the American version. Model year 2003 Year of manufacture 2002 First year of ownership 2003 Most recent year of ownership 2008 Engine and transmission 5. But that's my fault for not putting a full bed cover in.
If your engine has nothing wrong with it and you're not coming off another car with a V8, then I think you aren't a very good with a stick. Ford built the 95-03 F-150's in America and Canada, and I've heard from many friends to buy the Canadian version. Engines: 205 210 hp, 250-255 lb. General Comments: I have had a good experience with Ford trucks. I'd have to say ford made this 4x2 supercab look pretty damn good. Model year 2003 Year of manufacture 2003 First year of ownership 2004 Most recent year of ownership 2005 Engine and transmission 4.
Also installed drop shackles in the rear to level out that high rear-end that Ford is known for. Faults: Stereo was replaced twice volume kept fluctuating. I've seen plenty F150s go over 300K miles with all the offered engines. Year of manufacture 2003 First year of ownership 2003 Most recent year of ownership 2011 Engine and transmission 4. The paint still looks good; I change the oil every 10000 miles.