1997-2003 F150 Maintenance Items
You know it's coming. It's inevitable. Whether you just picked up a 1997-2003 F150 as a dependable work truck or to build it up for some rugged off-road action, by now there's probably been quite a bit of wear and tear as well as mileage that's been accumulating. There's no question that this truck is going to need some standard maintenance items soon, if not right now. If you want to get your F150 back to tip-top shape without having to pay an arm and a leg at your local repair shop, one of the best things you can do is to be proactive and replace some of the mechanical items that are bound to eventually fail. Nobody wants to have to shell out tons of cash at the repair shop. That's why we here at Stage 3 Motorsports have put together a great selection of inexpensive maintenance items that can help you keep the costs down and your truck running at its best...or even better. By simply replacing the spark plugs, alternator or oil filter, you can be ahead of the game and keep your truck on the road without any problems and without denting your wallet too bad. After you've squared away any maintenance issues, take a look at our F150 off-road bumpers or our F150 brake pads and replacement rotors.
Regain Performance While Saving Money With Our 1997-2003 F150 Maintenance Items
While we love the 1997-2003 F150 for it's durability and toughness as a work horse, if you've been beating hard on this truck for work or off-road play, there's a good chance you're going to need to get some of the basic maintenance items replaced pretty soon. Before you find yourself in a jam and have to pay some high shop fees to get things like spark plugs, oil filters and air filters replaced, be proactive and pick up some of our high-performance aftermarket parts that will not only extend the life of your truck but save you money in the long run as well.
By adding a new set of Iridium Spark Plugs to your 5.4L V8 F150, you'll not only get your truck firing at it's best but you'll also save money and any headaches from trying to figure out why your truck is not performing the way it should. We offer a complete set of 8 Motorcraft Spark Plugs that are easy to install and were designed to revive your truck to the kind of performance it had back in the days it rolled off the assembly line.
Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer or not, one of the easiest maintenance repairs you can do to save yourself time and money is by swapping out your air filter with one of our high-performance replacements. K&N is one of the most famous names in the automotive industry and is known for designing some of the best, most dependable, air filters on the market. As opposed to buying those cheap paper filters at each maintenance interval (typically 30,000 to 50,000 miles, depending on where you live and weather conditions), this 1999-2003 F150 5.4L V8 K&N Replacement Air Filter is a simple drop-in filter that is washable and reusable for the lifetime of your truck. You'll not only be using a filter with incredible layers of filtration media but it's also a high-flow component that will protect your engine from harmful contaminants and prevent you from having to keep paying for new ones over the years.
If you're the type that doesn't mind getting your hands dirty and saving some money in the process is important, changing out your own oil and oil filter is a great way to stay on top of the maintenance demands of any 1997-2003 F150 truck. The F150 aFe Pro Guard D2 Oil Filter is one of our favorite ways to keep these trucks running without having to put them in the hands of somebody else to do the work. This high-quality filter from aFe was designed as the perfect OEM replacement for your tough truck and offers a much longer, trouble-free, lifespan than others on the market. The aFe Pro Guard D2 Oil Filter delivers high flow rates and outstanding filtration to last for miles until your next oil change without any worries.