i am lookin at a 2001 screw with a 4.6 my trucks a 5.4 and idk what problems 4.6s had what should i look for?

 

Very reliable except for the spark plug ejection problem - which can be eliminated with a set of Motorcraft SP-series plugs torqued to 28-32 ft/lb and *NO* antiseize. It won't be a particularly powerful truck - compared to a 5.4 it has no low end torque.

 

thanks im not worried bout the power i just want a daily driver

 

what's making you go to the 4.6? Or is the the screw cab you're wanting? Either way, the motor should be very reliable...just not quite as powerful, but there are alot of upgrades available for both motors. I have the 4.6 and have no problem with lack of power (tho i might if i was used to driving a 5.4 lol).

 

I have owned my 4.6 for the last year and the only issue I have had is the Alt. went out which is normal were and tear, and I have 130K on mine.

 

Yea what wrong with the 5.4? your not going to get much better mpg's with a 4.6

 

im keepin my 5.4 im just buyin another one

 

It should be just fine for a daily driver. Just don't try to tow much over 4000# with it if you don't have to. It will tow more, but it's gonna be doggy. My V-6 does the job just fine as a daily driver, but towing is leisurely at best. Use your 5.4 when you have to tow or go fast.

 

why not buy a car to get better mpg?

plus, i dont see why your truck cant be a DD?... i drive mine everyday!

 

i have a jeep as a dd right now and i got offered a trade on a 01 screw i just use my black truck for haulin and weekends

 

The 4.6 is just as reliable as the 5.4, so go for it if it's a good deal.