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Its ok
Jkc , 08/26/2022
1997 Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had the truck for a couple months now and it ran fine until a couple weeks ago. First off the truck supposedly has 129,000 miles on it but I wouldn't know exactly because the odometer doesn't work, this is common on most fords of this time, secondly the fuel sensor doesn't work. But the big problem is that the truck won't start because of a dead battery, but the battery is not even a month old and is already dead i had it checked and the alternator is fine, so something I don't know what it is is draining the battery down, also the interior plastics are very cheaply made and will break very easily if you try to remove them, and just put new spark plugs and wires and still has a miss on cylinder 6 and still has enough compression to run, it is really a hit or miss if you get a good or a bad truck.
97 4.6L Ford Lariat F150 4x4
Fordicouldafford, 09/13/2021
1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently just bought this truck and so far so good. She has been very well taken care of by the condition of the interior. Mileage unknown only thing is from the dealership the coilpack was replaced that and a front right wheel bearing other than that look out for the Body Control Module going out it's also considered a GEM module other than that it is one tough ass truck to be the year. Hopefully it will last me a long time as long as I keep up with the maintenance cheers. Also the truck is from Dearborn Michigan if that has and constitution.
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Great Truck
srr7sk8r, 05/09/2007
1997 Ford F-150 Lariat 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck is now 10 years old and I have owned it for 3 years. It is still reliable everyday and beats the style of the new F-150's by far. The Tritin V8 delivers 210hp and the lariat towing package is a class 3 so i have never had any problems towing anything. Plent of room for up to 6 in the cabin, unlike most tundras. F-150 is all around great american truck, wish they still made them like this. Only improvement would be gas mileage.
F150 Work Horse
Bolio, 11/08/2005
1997 Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my F150 since I spec'd it out. When I received it, the dealer said it was the 1st LB 4X4 super cab in AZ. The tires were too small, upgraded to 285x16 on stock wheels. Only problems in 8 yrs: R 4x4 actuator module, replaced cylinder #8, intake valve malfunction. Pulls 7000 lb trailer up mountains no problem. Pulls out stumps, 4X4 great, very comfortable. Gas mileage is medium (14-17). Repainted 2 years ago, but paint was OK before that (Bright Red). Had a dent in bed to be repaired. Headlights have faded over. Bedliner a good investment. Very reliable, very versatile, good looking truck. (Got compliments the first years I had it all the time).
Overall very nice truck
Earl, 07/06/2008
1997 Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.6L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable ride. Quiet engine. Mileage good for large truck. Has 100,000 miles on it. Looks and runs like new truck