The truck is built solidly. I've hauled building materials, topsoil, mulch, and compost dozens of times, sometimes 20+ miles. It's been in several hailstorms and it's hard to see what little damage was produced. There's no body rust, either. The only major problem I've had was to replace the transmission after 80k miles, but that was under a separate warranty and only cost me $500. The only other "major" repair was to replace a warped wheel hub which I was able to do myself.

My Ford F-150 is 9 years old and you wouldn't know it. The body style is still on par with all other full size trucks out there and is just as shiny and fresh as the day I bought it. The engine is powerful and has never let me down, the ride is soft, unlike any other truck out there, but the chassis is high enough you don't worry about scraping anything on a dirt road, where trucks belong. Other than replacing the tires on occasion, the brakes even less, and the oil, as needed, this truck has been impeccable! Our Super Cab is spacious and accommodates my family just fine and the amenities in the cab are on par with more current vehicles.