New truck

See thread in Everything else for more info.

picked up this 04 F150 FX4 ext cab 4x4.
loaded minus leather and sunroof.
great shape
80k miles
previous owner was a bank manager in southern ohio.

(cell pics. Sorry)




same deal Nourse(****!!) were gonna do.
paid off the HHR (NO NEGATIVE EQUITY!!)
$350/mo. for 60/mo
Free GAP
Free 3 yr/36k mile warranty

their computers are down so i have to pick it up later today and sign the papers.
its getting detailed and shampooed as we speak.

Nice! Looks good man.

Nice pickup....

May I suggest:
Leveling Kit 2-2.5"
Tinted windows
Exhaust system
and you can change out the stock FX4 decals on the bed. www.patriotdecals.com can hook you up with custom ones for cheap

I also highly suggest a programmer. Will really wake up the 5.4 and get rid of the hesitation when you step on the throttle. No longer takes that 1-1.5 sec for the auto tranny to downshift into the next gear

make sure to head over to F150online.com if you have any questions about the truck Also just be aware that the late 04 and 05 models have issues with the Cam Phaser knock, just annoying nothing that will damage the engine. Also have issues with starter grind and be careful dealing with the fuel injectors. Some people have had them break off inside the engine when changing them. Ford has a 100k extended warranty on them if you have any issues.

Congrats on a great purchase and you will love the FX4

just read about the "shuttering" on the 06 you were looking at. That would be the fuel injector problem which causes the engine to shut down. It is def something you dont want to mess with especially in a new vehicle.

Congrats again on the 04, smart choice

haven't been on f150online.com
im on f150forums.com

already have a list of stuff to do and all of those u mentioned minus the decals is at the top.
lol
im actually picking up a muffler today and then getting the dual side exit exhaust done.

def. not doing that again.
lol

Nice truck.

if anyone can tell me id appreciate it.
i put my HIDs outta the HHR into the truck and the drivers side is strobing.
i read somewhere that it has to do with the DRLs. i don't hink mine has DRLs.

i can't find the thread about it though and its **** me off.

So what was the cost of truck, other was 20k, what deal did you get with this one?

HID issue.. Did you try swapping the HID's and seeing if it strobes on the passenger side or if its a drivers side problem? Could help in figuring out if its a Truck issue or HID issue.

i got this one for $15k

the bulb is 9008...if they are strobing you need a wiring harness as it is not getting constant power to the HID ballast which is causing it to pulse. My guess is your stock wiring is having issues with it or your HID kit does not have high quality wiring.

The F150 does not have DRL

anyone know how to conver tire sizes?
im looking at a set of 20" wheels on 305/55r20 tires
what does that measure out to be in inches?
like 33" tires?

these are the ones

305/55/20 is a 33" tire.....same as 12.5x55x20

That is what Im sporting in Toyo Open Country MT....good AT tires are BFG AT KO or Nitto Terra Grappler...MUDS I would stick with Toyo MT or BFG KM2


with an aftermarket wheel biggest tire you can fit with a 2" leveling kit is 33"

If you want 35's you can use a leveling kit but will need a wheel that is similar to the stock backspacing and offset or the tires wont fit...also widest you can go is 285.

with a level you can tuck 325/55/20

i plan on getting the 2.5" level kit
this guy wants stock wheels and tires for his f150.

thinking about trading him.
both sets have the same tread wear.
so a 33x12.50x20 tire will fit with the level kit?

might have to invest in some mudders if i get these.

will fit just fine

Get your HID problem fixed? Or at least diagnosed....

need a wiring harness

ended up just buying a new kit with harness from a site recomended from someone on here.

suppose to go monday morning and get the 20s