Purchased a 2007 F150

[buckle97]

I have been throwing around the idea of replacing my 98 Dodge Ram for a while and even got some advice on this forum about 18 months ago to keep it running a little longer. With our second child due in October, the thought of cramming a second carseat in the extended cab was less appealing than purchasing a crew cab. I noticed used pickup prices really dropping about three weeks ago and I was able to pick up this one-owner 07 F150 Lariat for $900 under KBB trade-in value from a local Ford dealership. It fits our needs and has more bells and whistles than I knew existed. I thought my Dodge was pretty powerful with the 360 V8 but I can already tell this truck has more guts and rides a whole lot better. I just need to get my Prodigy controller moved over and I will be all set.

 

[timswi]

Very nice!!! Enjoy it. Amazing how trucks seem to get better every year.

 

[wmonroe]

Good looking truck, does it have the 5.4L?

 

[Deere40Fan]

Looks like a nice truck. I really like the gearshift in the center console.

Don't put up any pictures of it pulling a trailer or anything. You know it is not made to pull even a lawnmower since it is only a 1/2 ton with a 10,000 tow capacity.

 

[buckle97]

Good looking truck, does it have the 5.4L?

Yes, 5.4L with a 3.73 limited slip rear axle.

 

[wmonroe]

The 5.4 is a good engine, enjoy the new truck.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Congradulations on the truck. Looks like you did really good.

Chris

 

[RickS]

Wow, I'd bet there are no more than a couple of differences between your F150 and mine. Mine is a 2008, no sliding window, factory nav, no bed liner, and different tires, but other than that they are near twins.

I've had it for just over a year now. All I have needed are new brakes (at 55,000 miles). I would highly recommend getting some weathertech floor mats front and rear. I have three kids and they pay no attention to the state of their shoes.

 

[buckle97]

Wow, I'd bet there are no more than a couple of differences between your F150 and mine.
I would highly recommend getting some weathertech floor mats front and rear.

That sure is a good looking truck, Rick :thumbsup:.
I ordered a set of WeatherTech digital liners front and rear yesterday and as soon as my Prodigy trailer brake controller adapter wiring comes in from R and P Carriages I will be ready to use this truck for all it is intended.

 

[Hematite]

I have a 2007 F150 FX4 with the 5.4 and 3.73 rear axle. You will be surprised at how capable your F150 is when towing, I know I was. I bought mine new and have been very satisfied with it. :thumbsup:

 

[buckle97]

Wow, I'd bet there are no more than a couple of differences between your F150 and mine.

Rick, if you get a chance please post some more pictures of your truck with the toolbox on it. I'm thinking about putting a low profile toolbox on mine and would like to see how yours looks from a wider angle. Thanks!

 

[PSDStu]

Is the 5.4 the engine that has/had the spark plug issues?

 

[RickS]

Rick, if you get a chance please post some more pictures of your truck with the toolbox on it. I'm thinking about putting a low profile toolbox on mine and would like to see how yours looks from a wider angle. Thanks!

Will do. I really like the low profile toolbox. It does not impede my rear vision in any way and still holds my stuff with room to spare. I got mine at Lowes. It is a Kobalt brand. I wanted a black one, but could not afford the more expensive brands, so I got a chrome box. It looks ok, and I'm happy enough with it.

 

[buckle97]

I wanted a black one, but could not afford the more expensive brands, so I got a chrome box. It looks ok, and I'm happy enough with it.

I look forward to seeing the pictures.
I think the chrome toolbox looks good on your pickup. It goes along well with your chrome step bars.

 

[RickS]

I look forward to seeing the pictures.
I think the chrome toolbox looks good on your pickup. It goes along well with your chrome step bars.

I haven't forgotten about the pictures. Just have not had a chance to snap any yet. We are moving to Texas a week from Saturday so I'm a little snowed under. I'll get some.

 

[buckle97]

I haven't forgotten about the pictures. Just have not had a chance to snap any yet. We are moving to Texas a week from Saturday so I'm a little snowed under. I'll get some.

No problem, whenever you get a chance. I'm not in any hurry to decide on a truck box right now.

 

[RickS]

Rick, if you get a chance please post some more pictures of your truck with the toolbox on it. I'm thinking about putting a low profile toolbox on mine and would like to see how yours looks from a wider angle. Thanks!

I finally got some pictures of the low profile toolbox. Sorry it took so long.

 

[gunnyad]

I have an 06 f150 , nice trucks, check the drivers side and passenger side kick panels in front of the doors. You can remove the pass. side panel and see the gas safety shut off,in case of an accident.
look down into the opening with a flashlight with panel removed.

a friend told me ,a f 150 truck in his shop was full of water behind the removable panels. wires were soaked and instrument gauges went crazy.

I checked mine and had some water. but did not reach wires that pass through there, drilled a hole for drainage.

 

[buckle97]

I finally got some pictures of the low profile toolbox. Sorry it took so long.

These are exactly the pictures I wanted to see. Thanks!