2005 or 2007 f150s

[rattlem'up]

Ive only owned chevys and looking to updgrade trucks. Going to look at a 2005 150 fx4 99k and a 2007 xlt 4x4 with 100k miles. Anything particular to look for in these trucks? Any info would be great.

[nitro640]

Ive got an 05, bought it with 60k, now has 90? only issue Ive had so far was a variable cam timing solenoid twice, turned out the wiring harness for the passenger side of the motor had moisture from the air cond? driping in a connection and caused it to short, other than that have been very happy with it.

[witgey&water]

My 2005 f150 was the biggest lemon of all the Fords I've owned. Here are the things I had go wrong.

First off is the poor design of the spark plugs. They have the potential to brake off in the head. The back 4 did on me

Second at 65000 miles ball joints, drivers side wheel bearing, IWE 4WD Auto Hub Lock Actuator, rear differential clutch pack (because it would hop 45mph)

I had bought that truck used with 26000 miles on it and traded it 3 years later with 84000 miles. I don't know how it was treated before me but I am not abusive on my trucks.

Good luck

[LMITOUT]

My 2005 f150 was the biggest lemon of all the Fords I've owned. Here are the things I had go wrong.

First off is the poor design of the spark plugs. They have the potential to brake off in the head. The back 4 did on me

Second at 65000 miles ball joints, drivers side wheel bearing, IWE 4WD Auto Hub Lock Actuator, rear differential clutch pack (because it would hop 45mph)

I work with a guy that has an '06 and has had many of the same issues. In fact, he ran into the ball joint problem just this very week. Last year was the spark plugs and if I recall there is a thread in this forum discussing that problem with these Fords.

I'd avoid them like the plague, IMO.

[highlife4me]

I've got an 06 and it has its share of problems. Fuel gauge quit working correctly - only works when it wants to. Passenger side front door rattles like it isn't closed all the way so I wrapped tape around the latch to keep it quiet. Body mouldings are starting to come loose and the dash looks like c rap because it has been torn apart by the dealer so many times due to fuel gauge issue. I bought it new and it has only 45,000 miles on it so I hate to get rid of it. Wish I would have bought a Super Duty instead. They seem to be put assembled a bit better.

[fasternu]

I have a 2007 with 125,000 miles on it. Dealt with the plug issue last year, only cost me $300. Otherwise, it runs great and I have had zero issues with it. I will buy another as my next vehicle!