I'm looking to buy a late model used F150 4x4, I'd love to hear your pros and cons. Any inherent issues? Any years I should avoid?
Pre 18 is what you want IF you want the 5.0. If you want an eco boost anything past 18 is you’re best bet. What are your plans with this truck? Lots of towing and work? or pavement queen? If it’s going to be a constant worker and tow I’d avoid the Ecoboost line. If you’re plans are towing the boat or toys around occasionally in the summer or something Ecoboost will do it. If you go the eco route install oil catch can, oil changes every 4000 mi even with full synthetic, and change spark plugs every 60k mi. Those motors eat up spark plugs. Personally I think the 1/2 ton market is weak. If you want a work truck move up to a 3/4 ton gas or diesel, quality is better overall. 6.2 V8 w/ 6 speed is a great choice or 2nd gen Powerstroke is great as well. IF you want all the bells and fancy prepare for huge bills down the road. I’d stick to an XLT or XL trim line as they, in my opinion are more of what trucks are supposed to be.
Thank you! I would fit the category of occasional towing for sure and I definitely want a naturally aspirated engine
@larrygoad yeah definitely Pre 18 5.0 V8 is your only option for the F150 for a NA motor.
Wow, thank you so much!
Do not buy a late model F150 with an eco boost engine.
