The Ford F-Series has been continually developed over the years with different generations being released every 5 or so years since it first burst on to the scene in 1948. By 1997, Ford were up to the tenth generation of the F-series, and that's the model we have here today.

Produced up until 2004, the tenth generation F-Series came in a number of forms, and with different engine options such as the 4.2 litre V6, 4.8 litre V8, or this one, the more powerful 5.4 litre V8. Amongst other innovations, the suspension received fully independent front suspension, ending the use of the Twin I-beam axles previously used.

You'll observe that this example has made it to the UK, and it's sure to make quite the impression on Britain's roads where big pickup trucks are far from a common sight. Offered with MOT until June 2023 and well-documented service history, this F-150 is ready to go.

 

The standout feature on this stunning F-150  Lariat Flareside is the respray. The truck was in black when it left the factory. It has been resprayed to an excellent standard which has included all the door shuts. It doesn't end there, the dark blue colour and the orange stripes are also painted on, and then the whole lot has been lacquered over to complete the look. The truck has recently been coated in Sureguard to protect it. The doors align as they should, with the rear doors opening 'suicide' style. The rear bed is the wider Flareside, which has the side step should you need it. 

 On the driver’s door there is a keypad under the handle. The seller has never used this, and it’s believed to be an immobiliser or alarm but has never been tested. There is a towbar fitted, and just above the tiny Alpine reverse camera.  

The five spoke SVT wheels are generally in good condition. There is some crazing to the paint finish on a couple of the wheels, but that would be an easy fix. The tyres are all in good condition and have plenty of tread remaining. 

The light grey leather electric seats are sporting the embossed Lariat logo. The driver’s seat has some creasing to the leather, but only as you would expect. It is not split anywhere and the passenger seat has less creasing.

The dashboard shows no signs of any wear and is in excellent condition, and the instrument binnacle is free from any noticeable scratches. All the gauges are reported to be working as they should, with the odometer displaying a reading of 59,834 miles. The switchgear is all in nice condition, with no wear to the lettering on the stalks or heater controls. 

There has been an Alpine head unit fitted which is Bluetooth enabled, and it also has an Alpine reverse camera fitted to the rear of the car. A nice feature, which was an optional extra, is the ability to raise and lower the pedals, bringing them closer to you for the perfect seating position. The steering wheel does have some stitching that has worn through on the left hand side, but the leather is still in place. 

The carpet shows no real excessive wear, and there is a set of Lariat mats to protect it. The headlining is in good order with no marks to mention. There is a sliding rear window fitted to allow some ventilation without the noise being too intrusive, although the sound of a 5.4 V8 is hardly unwelcome.

The load area of the truck has a load liner to protect the floor, and this does have some scratches from use as you would expect. 

The 5.4 litre V8 pulls this monster F-150 along with great ease. It starts on the button and sounds fantastic through the custom Magnaflow exhaust system. 

The transmission is automatic, and the change is reported to be silky smooth as the V8 glides through the gears. The rear differential was rebuilt in 2013, around 20,000 miles ago, so should be trouble free for the new keeper. 

When driving the F-150, there are reportedly no untoward noises coming from the suspension, transmission or engine. 

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