Used 1997 Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Best truck I ever owned
Jerrys Truck, 11/29/2006
Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
66 of 69 people found this review helpful
I now have 275,000 miles on my 97 F150. The only thing I have had to do to it is new front brake pads, new fan belt, 1 new battery, change plugs and plug wires twice, 3 sets of tires, 1 set of shocks, 1 coil pack, and kept the oil changed. Everything else is original. If this truck was to quit on me today I would buy another one. I park it on a concrete driveway every day and there is not one drop of fluid where it sits. I love driving a truck that is paid for and I can depend on!
Good Truck
TN, 02/26/2006
Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
I bought this new in 1997 and put on 151,000 miles on it in 9 years. It is well built and reliable. The only unscheduled repair was when the transmission broke at 98,000 miles. It was rebuilt for $2,000. Otherwise, absolutely no problems. Now at 151,000 miles it needs some repair but it shouldn't be too bad considering the low repair history so far. I'd say investing $2,000 now would buy me another 3 years of trouble free driving. Don't be afraid to grab one of these used if it has a clean bill of health. It will last you a long time.
Couldn't Ask For Anything Else
Great Truck, 01/01/2005
Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
Bought it new. Original brakes lasted 80k and first set of tires lasted 90k. Unbelievable but true. One breakdown in 8 years (ignition interlock). Plan on keeping it for as long as possible.
Good American Product
hydropump, 10/07/2006
Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Good experience, drives easily. Minor problems recently with "fault light" erratic turn on/off. No material structural problems. Normal tire wear. No alignment problems. This is my most recent Ford and much better service than 1988 and 1978 similar versions.
Best truck I ever had
Steve, 03/10/2010
Ford F-150 XLT 3dr Extended Cab SB (4.2L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had to replace my exhaust manifold as soon as I bought it. It was the poor quality factory bolts. I put in 2 starters, the 1st replacement starter was bad. I get oil on the spark plug nearest the passenger side firewall. That causes my idiot light to come on and stay on. Having said all of that it is still the best truck in every way I have ever owned.