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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Year makes a big difference on this conversation. The 2010 and older F150 with the 4.6 and 5.4 is a total dog.
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This is a great thread because so many people here have a long history of pu truck ownership with varying uses.
Matt, I really respect your opinion on these topics.
When you say that the 4.6 and 5.4 are dogs, I'm guessing that you mean that the power level sucks vs. displacement/fuel usage.
As far as reliability, the 4.6 does not have a horrible reputation, correct? That motor had a long run (crown vic police cars).
I am aware that they are fuel hogs, and have no low end grunt.
A buddy of mine in socal is going to look at a 2004 f150 with a 4.6 for me late this afternoon. 130k miles. If it checks out, I am going to Allegiant out there, get it serviced, and drive it home (cincinnati) later this week.
If there is some mechanical problem with the 4.6 in the F150 application, I will scratch those trucks off of my list.
thanks
DL