2009-2014 Ford F150 Buyer's Guide (Common Problems, Engines, Options)

Looking to buy a used 09-14 12th gen Ford F-150?

2009-2014 Ford F150 Buying Guide! This 12th F150 complete buyer's guide will inform you about different models, trims, engines, and body styles available on the 2009-2014 Ford F-150. This video will show you the common problems to look for when buying a Ford F-150. What is the best engine, the best transmission, the best body style, and the best model to buy.

Engines available:
4.6L V8
5.4L V8
3.5L V6 Ecoboost
5.0L V8
6.2L V8

Transmission:
Automatic

Trims:
XL
XLT
SXT
FX4
Lariat
King Ranch
Platinum
SVT Raptor

This video covers all the details and goes in depth to cover engines, transmissions, and common problems that the 12th gen F150 has. This is a must see video!

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[juhberkey]

This is my favorite body style of Ford trucks. It’s not too new, but it’s not too old, it’s just right for me to like it

[TannerBiggan]

I have a 2010 5.4L Lariat with just over 150 mileage on it and as long as you take care of it and do the oil changes with synthetic when it says so, then you'll be totally fine! Bought mine 2 years ago and still love driving it everyday! Very reliable truck

[gaylordfreeman]

I bought my 2012 F-150 Lariat 5.0 8cyl 4x4 with 115, 000 miles in 2019. As of 10/2023 it has 144, 355 miles, and running good. I do know, whenever you buy a used vehicle, you must give it your touch of love to maintain it. I have the oil, air filter, transmission, front & rear differential oil, sparkle plugs changed, coolant flushed, new radiator, hoses, AC serviced, new battery, new rims & tires, new rotors & brake pads, new bedcover, new stereo & short antenna, new front seat covers & new floor mats all within the 4 years I have own it. I am always trying to learn more about my F-150. Continue to share your knowledge with me.

[ADVFGS]

I’ve had my 2011 F150 lariat for 7 years and have 320, 000 on a 3.5 ecoboost and constantly pull our 35’ bayliner fly bridge boat, I absolutely still love my truck

[josesantillanjr]

I have the 2011 3.5 eco boost, with 83k miles, runs amazing, no issues. My neighbor has a similar one & towes a lot, over 250k miles, runs great too

[ThomasLazio]

I have a 2013 with the 5.0 engine 231, 000 miles still runs smooth

[KC-zrrd]

2014 xlt 5.0L with almost 100k on it. Used everyday for roofing crew, loaded with plywood, bundles, ladder rack with ladders, 10 foot metal break and tows a fully loaded 12 foot utility trailer. Did go with max payload and towing package but never had an issue.

[LYFJV]

Just picked up a used 14 supercab 5.0 4x4 XLT 6.5 bed w/ tow package + good interior options and nice aftermarket headlights. 62 k miles. Mint inside and out. Rides smooth and quit but sounds great and pulls hard on the gas. Already love this truck.

[albertbrodhurst]

2014 F150 3.5 EcoBoost Fx4 supercrew best vehicle I ever owned no major issues just the usual maintenance very reliable truck

[patrickcastillejr]

I purchased a 2013 3.5 ecoboost with 83, 000 miles and it has 106, 000 miles and it runs like a champ thank GOD! Regular synthetic oil changes, regular gas at ExxonMobil gas, good smooth running truck

[mr.glennlandscapes]

Mine 2010 fx4 5.4 is ten years old, 100, 000 miles, mostly pulling a dual axle landscape trailer, never had a single problem.

[colecampbell]

I have a 2012 3.5 with 150k miles, still runs like when I bought it.

[bradcannon]

Idk of this will help anyone but I have an 11 with the 5.0 just rolled over 200, 000 miles

[winsagin]

Bought my 09 lariat early 2011 from father in law, had low miles then, today i turned 150K miles. Has been very good daily transportation to and from work. No major issues"Yet, " 🤞. Decent fuel mileage and still get compliments on appearance.
Excellent when I used it to pull hay sleds in mud and snow at horse barn for a couple years and didn't need 4 wheel drive with the anti slip rear end and 31 inch Toyo all terrain tires and 2 inch level kit on the front!

[theodorealvarado]

I have a 2011 fx4 with 126k and he’s right about the wiring harnesses on the door panels. Good thing there are plenty diy videos on this issue and I was able to fix it myself.

[oswaldopanduro]

I have a 2010 with the 4.6 engine 238.000 miles still run very good truck

[frontlinewitness]

Have a 2010 xlt 5.4L, 194k miles, only issue is needing an O2 sensor. No rust, pretty interior. But you NEED to change the oil every 3-4K miles. And beware the cam phasers

[chancejones]

I have a 2014 platinum 6.2 with 200, 000 miles no issues yet! Love this truck!

[houstonfirefox]

Have a 2012 5.0L FX4 and it runs like a champ. Low oil sensor was sending false signals - replaced but other than that, great truck!