i bought my '98 with a 4.6 so i could get the 5-speed trans. i can say i'm definitely happier now with my '05 5.4. i do miss the 5-speed sometimes, though.

 

As a former Ford tech I wanted the proven reliability of the 4.6. I saw too many 5.4's with oil leaks from the head gaskets and blown out plugs . The 4.6 did not have seem to have any problems! Now we're seeing low milage "NEW" 5.4's with plugs that won't come out ! Even though I made up my mind to get a 4.6 I tried both at the dealer and didn’t feel much difference between the stock engines! I'm perfectly satisfied with my truck !

 

I was looking for a reg cab short bed w/ a V8 and A/C. I did'nt care what V8, as long as I got a V8. Plus I like the fact that the 4.6 is a reputable motor and is easy to maintain.

Just like another member said, you should be asking why [on earth] would get a V6 over a V8?

I love it and wouldnt change it, keep ooon truckin.

Later
M V

 

Why didn't anyone who got the 4.6L because of cost issues take advantage of the "tow and go" package? Was it available throughout the US, or just here in Florida?

 

People buy what they WANT. Bottom line. I may ask why in the world would you get a yellow truck or a white one, da, da, da.

Long as it's a Ford, I'm happy. Live and let live.

 

You first... Why on earth would you get a F150 5.4 instead of an F250 PSD? You will likely have answered your own question in the process.

 

My truck stickered for 24500 and I got it for 10500 plus an extended warranty to 300,000 miles and free gas for 3 years. What a deal.

 

Was no such thing in January of 2004...

 

sigshooter,
How did you get free gas for 1 year and how does it work, with a card, a coupon. Thats quite the deal.

Later
M V

 

because mine is a company vehicle and that's what they buy.

But I love the truck - just came back from a short vacation, about 180 mile trip. She got a solid 21mpg, which I think is great for such a heavy 4WD vehicle.

And the truck now (9500 miles) is very different from when it was new- it was a dog then, much much much better now.

 

f1-50's aren't performance trucks even if you mod them (blow it and new suspension) then you still got a heavy *** truck.

If you wanna compare power of your old car to a truck, go find a Real performance truck the Lightning.

 

If mine was any weaker I would sell it, no way in hell I would have the 4.6 in a crew cab with 373's and 33 inch tires. Takes forever to pass somebody thought about changing gears but didn't want to kill the mileage but I will be getting the supercharger within 2 months


My buddy has a 4.6 super cab 2 wheel drive and we took off at the light and I was inching ahead of him even with my heavier truck and bigger tires.

My truck does pull good though I have a 26 ft center console and I don't even notice it back there.

 

I thought about a 4.6 but even if I had wanted one there wasn't any to be found in the screw

but for only $800 bucks I am glad there wasn't any now

 

Sorry, I don't believe you. I've put over 20K miles on my 5.4 since buying it and there's no way in Hell you're getting 20 mpg. My best ever was on a road trip with the truck empty and cruise set at 65, I got 16 mpg. My truck is 2wd and I have the 3.31 gears. If you are actually correct, then your truck is the exception, not the rule. But do not for one minute think that other 5.4 Ford trucks are capable of 20 mpg.

 

I have the 4.6, but yeah, some of these trucks do get 20 even with the 5.4. 24 is around the top on the 4.6, unless you want to hold the speed way down.

Not pulling your chain.
Different driving conditions, styles, locations, fuel, etc. really add up.
Also what one guy calls highway, the other call local.
I have seen the 4.6 get a steady 23 for 300 miles of I5. That's between fillups. The 5.4 is not a lot less fuel efficient. Some even get better around town than the 4.6.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...31#post1853931

If you don't think someone is getting the mileage they post, ask their driving conditions. A guy driving the turnpike in Kansas is gonna get way more MPG than the guy freeway hoping on designer gas in LA.
Chris