I want to buy a new F250XLT with a 5spd long bed and Ext cab I just want to know what is better on gas and what engine seems to have more ***** ya know. I really need to know becasue my local dealer has a v8 and a V10 and they can only hold one both has every thing I want HELP PLEASE>>>>

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95XLT REGcab long bed duel tanks 5spd 302
I love this truck

 

The first question I would ask is "What are you doing with the truck?" Are you towing anything? Do you have a long commute to work? If you're not going to be towing or hauling anything you may want to go with the V8 but if you're towing/hauling you'd probably want to go with the V10. I just went from a F150 5.4L to an F350 V10. I'm currently towing a 24' camper and putting a motorcycle in the back. In a couple years we may upgrade to a bigger camper and this truck will be able to grow with my needs. I also only work 11 miles from my house so 10mpg doesn't hurt that bad.

Good luck with your new truck.

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Rip

 

Foreigner,

I happen to have a 5.4L F150, and a v10 F250. The V10 will definately have more "*****" and as a result will require more gas. I don't know what kind of gas mileage a 5.4L F250 would get, but my 2000 V10 gets anywhere from 10 to 14 depending on how I drive. I love the 5.4 in the F150, but I don't know if I would love it as much if I had it in the bigger truck. Good Luck deciding!

Greg

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2000 F250 Super Duty V10 4x4
1999 F150 5.4 4x4
1990 Twin Turbo Mustang Drag Car

 

Rip I am towing reg things like small boats trailers and some times my brother 18 wheeler . I do put heavy things in the bed but I do alot of driveing and I drive fast I go from CT to PA olmost every other weekend and I work about an hour away from my house.

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95XLT REGcab long bed duel tanks 5spd 302
I love this truck

 

If you're getting an F-250 and plan to use it like and F-250, you don't want to go with anything less than a V-10. Personally, I'd recommend the PSD, but that's just my opinion. The V-10 has lots of power, but it's a gas hog. I get about 11 with my city driving and 14-14.5 on the highway. Go to www.Ford-Diesel.com in the Gas Engines section and ask the same question there.

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2000 Lariat F-250 4x4
Super Duty
Super Cab
Short Wheel Base
V-10
3.73LS
Auto

 

Your basic question was which is better on gas (the V8) and which has more ***** (the V10) You decide which quality is more important to you. And if you decide you really want both great fuel milage and ***** then forget the V8 and the V10 and get the Powerstroke Diesel

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

I recently went through the same dilemma: v8 or v10.

(I really liked the PSD, but since I don't plan to own this truck long enough, it didn't make sense for me).

Since I don't tow much ('cept for maybe a pair of wave runners, or an occassional trailer -- things my ranger handled with ease), I ultimately opted for the v8 with a 4.10LS in the back.

After making the decision, I was really worried that I chose wrong.

Well, I picked up the truck on Saturday... on my way home, I have to travel up a 30-40% grade for about a 3 mile stretch at 65MPH.

I set the cruise (to keep my foot out of the equation) at 72 and held my breath...

To my pleasure, the needle held -- didn't even waiver. Then I checked the pedal to see if I had anything left. Sure did! I lightly tapped the pedal and was able to accelerate (up the hill).

After driving my first tank of gas, I've found the V8 with the 4.10 to have plenty of pep and it can handle it's own weight quite easily.

I do think that if I needed to tow more, I would opt for the V10 or the PSD...

I hope this helps.

Santa

PS: Mileage on the highway was mid 13 traveling about 72 MPH.

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2001 F250 CC Lariat LWB, 5.4L V8, 4.10LS
- Jeraco Deluxe Cab High Cap, color matched (expected soon)
MODS: Still busy figuring out where to start

 

thansk for your imput i am going to the dealer tommorrow and am going to pick my truck most likly the V8. I don't have the money for a PSD and don't need one and the V10 sounds good but I get better gas milage with the V8 I also drive manual trans and have heard bad things about the V10 and manual trans. well thanks U for your help

 

30-40% is a hulluva grade (3-4' up for every 10' forward)!

You've got quite a powerhouse there if you can keep that speed at that grade (sure wish I had a V10 in Nick).



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Y2K™ Jim - N8JG@Hotmail.com

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

The grade is probably closer to 30%... but you're right, it _is_ pretty intense.

It's a grade that my '97 Ranger 3.0L V6 5spd needed a downshift to be able to maintain -- but it couldn't accelerate up the "hill."

After I ordered the truck and realized that most people have gone with the V10, I actually agonized that my truck wouldn't be able to hold. It might have been an unrealistic expectation...

So, imagine my surprise when (1) the truck held and (2) it could even accelerate -- all on the 5.4L V8.

Since I don't tow much over 3000 lbs, I feel like I made the right choice...

Good luck with your purchase. I know I'm really enjoying mine. Now I just need to figure out what to add next...

santa

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2001 F250 CC Lariat LWB, 5.4L V8, 4.10LS
- Jeraco Deluxe Cab High Cap, color matched (expected soon)
MODS: Still busy figuring out where to start

 

I'm thinking of getting the V-8 w/the 4.10 axle ratio, 4x4, and 8800# GVWR package to pull a travel trailer that weighs 4800# dry.

Some are telling me to get the V-10, but if I can get away with the V-8, I will. We'll only be using the trailer locally (around Mich.) on weekend and one trip to NC this fall.
Otherwise, this will be my daily commute vehicle (11 mile to work & back)

 

Laura00,

If you are getting a Regular Cab, then the V-8 will be fine, If you go as heavy as a Super Cab with 4WD, then you may want to consider the V-10.

I own the V-10 in a 2WD Crew Cab and enjoy it, but I wanted (not needed) more kick, so I've added a Chip and Headers. My truck is a pleasure vehicle, and dosn't make have to do my 108 mile round trip commute.

Enjoy the truck!

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Thanks,
Will

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2000 F-250 SD Crew Cab, Short Bed, Lariat, 4X2, V-10, Auto, 3.73LS

 

Laura,
the 5.4L will work just fine for you..
Will it be as 'snappy' as the V10. nope.

Will it pull that light trailer easily.. yes.
Will it give you decent mpg's during your daily commutes? yes, better than the V10.


See my signature, I know I made the right choice every time I drive it.. over 20k miles on it now.
The trailer your pulling isn't really that much compared to what the Superduty's are capable of.. There are probably some configurations of F150's that could safely pull that, but I'd prefer the SuperDuty too.


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Y2K F250 XLT SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS

 

nlf or xfl cheerleaders ?

 

Laura,

I have... see my sig..... The V-8 does fine. I got mine as a daily driver(10 miles to work)and weekend landscaping work horse. I drove a rented 350 dually PSD and it spoiled me. But the v-8 does me fine. I am getting 13's for mixed mileage and cannot complain too much for the size and weight of the thing. Let me know if you have any questions.

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2001 F-250SD crewcab shorty,5spd, manual 4x4, captains chairs, off road pkg, tow pkg, alum wheels, dark highland green. Added Westin step bars... So far.

[This message has been edited by Cdash (edited 02-26-2001).]