My dad bought this truck new from the dealer in 2004. He is getting older now--and so I am. I bought it from him for a steal, with the agreement that I would do the hauling and heavy lifting for our family from now on. My previous car was an AWD station wagon, and I thought that it was a sturdy workhorse compared to my friends' cars. My F-150 made me rethink what a workhorse can be. I go backpacking fairly often, and this truck has opened new roads--literally. I've been able to reach trailheads I've never approached, and even coming down a dirt road through fords and into a flooded valley, I never felt that I was out of my depth or unsafe. It has been the vehicle my family takes on long trips for the last twelve years, and despite its utilitarian purpose, it has enough space for four people and all our gear. It's fared well through hard use and long ownership.

I love almost everything about the truck. I have owned F-150s in the past, but much older models. This one is perfect for me: It's strong, dependable, and so useful. I use it around my farm for hauling hay, wood, and even an animal. The bed is a good size: I've hauled motorcycles, bicycles, furniture, tools, and a huge variety of other things in it. The truck gets pretty decent gas mileage and really holds up to the wear and tear of going over grassy fields, muddy tracks, as well as normal roads. I haven't had anything break down yet: I have replaced the tires due to wear and tear and the fact I live in a snowy climate. This also goes for the windshield wipers. I love how you can find parts for the truck anywhere. A negative I can find is that because of the bigger size, it can be tough finding a parking spot for it. Also, whilst it gets good gas mileage, it's still a truck, so the mileage isn't as god as a smaller vehicle. People who have trouble or need assistance to get in and out of vehicles would struggle with the truck, as I found out having driven some older relatives around in it. The air conditioning, the heat, radio, springs, engine, etc. all work great on the truck. The cab is spacious enough for my needs. Overall, I love my truck.