Used 1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Built FORD tough!!
Mr. D, Wilmington, NC, 06/17/2022
updated 12/19/2023
Ford F-150 Lariat 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought truck new in 1997, it now has 345,886 miles on it. Original engine and transmission, no major repairs to either. I have 4WD model. I have another engine and transmission when time comes for replacement. This is the BEST truck I’ve ever had. I replaced the radiator, water pump, alternator 1 coil, half-shafts and rear axles, heater core and blend door. It has regular oil changes on 3500 mile average. Changed plugs one time, normal front end hardware and brakes as needed. If it completely falls apart tomorrow, it owes me nothing!!
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BTE, 09/16/2006
Ford F-150 Lariat 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
My F-150 has been a pleasure to own. I do wish for more torque from the 4.6 at times, but that is really due to the OHC design which predictably displays the opposite power making characteristics of what should be in any 4x4 truck. I added 4.10 gears to mine to make up for the lack of torque and it improved off the line performance considerably with little effect on gas mileage. At 140,000 miles all I have done is standard maintenance and it runs like a champ. The interior has held up well too. It seems better built than the new F-150s (noticed the cheap plastic fuel door on the current trucks). My tailgate is heavier than some but if you can't lift it then buy a Honda or a Subaru.