looking at a 2002 f-150, have a few questions

[waxworm09]

I am looking at buying a 2002 F-150 from a dealership. It is a crewcab lariat with 155k. It is in very good condition, and has a roll up bed cover. The retail value is 11k, they are asking 10, and I got them down to 8900 plus tax and title. Does that sound like a good deal on this truck? One thing that worries me a bit is that the truck has the trailer brake hookup, I'm not sure what its called, but the small black box under the dash that I believe runs trailer brakes or lights? I would assume with that hookup, chances are the previous owners towed a lot with the truck? Is this a good buy or buyer beware? Thanks for any advice.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

Well, You could ask the dealer if you could bring it to another shop to get a pre-purchase inspection. They will tell you what the dealer would/will not.

If the previous owner had a trailer brake set up that just means that they pulled a trailer with electric brakes. Hard to say how big it was or how often they towed it. If they kept up on their maint. I wouldn't be too worried.

[Walleyehooker]

That box is more than likely for electric brakes on a trailer like a travel trailer would have. That would be more miles than I would want on a used rig.

[JeremyCampbell]

I got the 2001 fl50 and it was $10,900 with 99,000 miles.It is now 157,000 mi.I think the vehicle your looking at for 8700.00 is a good price if it checks out at the inspection.

[efgh]

Call and talk to the first owner, he will tell you what ever you want to know.