2004 Ford F150 Lightning

The F-150 is a rare beast in the UK as it was never officially sold here. That doesn’t lessen its appeal, as who doesn’t like the sound of a pickup truck with a 5.4-litre V8 engine and one that is quick enough to leave most host hatches trailing in their wake?

We are pleased to be offering for sale an original, low mileage F-150 Lightning from the last year of production, namely 2004. Presented in Sonic Blue, it really is quite stunning to behold.

We are selling on behalf of a deceased estate, and we are told the truck was personally imported by the owner in 2007.

Used sparingly, garaged when not in use, the mileage is a very modest 54,000 or thereabouts. Regularly home serviced when required, the vehicle has been unused these last few years with the last MoT expiring in April 2020.

We think that Sonic Blue is the best colour for the F-150, but then we would say that! It certainly ensures that you will get noticed. We are told the paintwork is all original and although we have no reason to doubt this, we can offer no guarantees.

You will find some stone chips here and there, especially on the front end and there are some signs of a life in the fast lane elsewhere. The passenger door mirror cap could do with a repaint, for example, and the paint on the sills is looking a little jaded.

There is some damage to the rear bumper (see pic 127) and the owner chose to remove the rear wing (it is still with the truck) and hence there are holes (pics 90 and 91).

The headlights are a little cloudy, but a little time and effort should see an easy improvement.

The five spoke alloy wheels look very smart and look to have stood the test of time quite well. Tyres look a little on the old side, so we would be inclined to invest in some new premium rubber. After all, this is one powerful machine!

We also note some damage to the windscreen, visible in picture 77. This may need to be addressed.

In case you ever forget, the big, squishy front seats bear the SVT monogram, thus ensuring the Special Vehicle Team which created this exciting truck remain firmly in your mind. No slippery leather, just a warm fabric clads the chairs which will help keep you in place should you be pressing on.

Protective mats cover the carpets and taking a good look round, all the plastics look to be in good shape.

Splashes of wood veneer cover the dash and creates some visual interest and taking pole position is the sound system which will accept both CDs and cassettes. Time to dig out all that old music!

Air conditioning is there, untested, and there is power for the windows and door mirrors. Storage space is good and there are even cupholders for that Starbucks skinny latte.

The carpeted load bed looks to have had an easy life as let’s face it, this was never likely to have been as serious work pickup. There’s plenty of space should you need it though.

The mighty V8 powerhouse fires up and runs ok. We would recommend an early check over and service to ensure it is fine fettle and ready for exciting summer adventures.

We always include plenty of pictures of a vehicle’s underside and that is most certainly the case here. We would recommend giving the whole area a jolly good clean before ensuring a liberal application of a quality underseal. Prevention is so much better than cure.

The underslung spare wheel looks to be in poor condition, so the purchase of another may well be on the to do list. Better to mount the replacement in the load bay.

We are told that the battery was relocated to the engine bay, as a correct size of battery to sit in the original location behind the front seats was difficult to source.

The F-150 was imported into the UK in 2007 and nothing is known of its life overseas. Our truck’s owner imported the vehicle personally and it has formed part of a small collection. It has been much enjoyed and with simple, straightforward mechanicals, it has been serviced at home as and when required.

The last MoT was carried out in April 2019, the recorded mileage then being 47,589 and there were no advisories. A raft of old certificates confirms the modest recorded mileage and a look online, shows the only advisory items ever recorded were in 2018, which were for a fog light and registration plate light.

All would seem to suggest that the pickup has led a gentle life since arriving in the UK.

The F-150 Lightning is a rare vehicle in the UK and is one that is more than capable of turning heads. It is fun, practical, and easy to maintain, and this example is presented in a most desirable colour combination.

Unused for the past few years, a little recommissioning may well be required and there are a few bodywork issues that most will want to address.

We expect this sale to attract plenty of interest and as always, we welcome any inspection. Fire up that V8 for some aural excitement.

We fully expect a sale price of between £12,000 and £18,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.