Any notorious 4.2 or 4.6 L problems?
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Any notorious 4.2 or 4.6 L problems?
I'm thinking about buying a 97 F-150, with either a 4.2 or 4.6L engine. doesn't really matter which one to me.
just want the truck as a daily driver. i want a short bed, 4x2, either standard or extended cab. I plan on lowering it 3/5 and doing a few minor appearance things to it.
Anyway, is there anything i should look out for when going out to look at trucks? any certain recalls?
which engines had piston slap? any other problems?
which engine would be more reliable for me? and for the 4.2 auto or stick? Thanks! - Josh
just want the truck as a daily driver. i want a short bed, 4x2, either standard or extended cab. I plan on lowering it 3/5 and doing a few minor appearance things to it.
Anyway, is there anything i should look out for when going out to look at trucks? any certain recalls?
which engines had piston slap? any other problems?
which engine would be more reliable for me? and for the 4.2 auto or stick? Thanks! - Josh
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well im not sure how they are after they are fixed but i would steer clear of the 4.2 esp the 97's. Even without all the leaks i just dont think its enough engine for a truck that size. I have faith in the 4.6. One of fords better creations. The 4r70w is also supposed to be a really good transmission but i really cant say one way or another.
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Oh and the milage between the two is suprisinly close, making it a negligable factor, IMO.
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Oh and the milage between the two is suprisinly close, making it a negligable factor, IMO.
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Guess i'll try and go with the 4.6L then. I'm trying not to be too picky so i can find one around here relatively easy, but i am kind of partial to V8's
1985 5.0 V8
2000 5.4 V8
might as well throw in a 1997/8 4.6 V8
thanks for all the info, and keep it coming
also never realized you could get a 4.6 with a stick
1985 5.0 V8
2000 5.4 V8
might as well throw in a 1997/8 4.6 V8
thanks for all the info, and keep it coming
also never realized you could get a 4.6 with a stick
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So far I have only had 2 F150's and both of them happen to be V6's. I wanted a V8, but they were slightly out of my price range. A 2000 and a 2002 and so far no problems from either. The 97's did have alot of problems with gaskets. To me, the V6 is not a bad engine, but others would disagree with me on that. You already have the Harley, so power probably would not be a major concern.
Try driving one of each engine and see how they feel to you. The 4.6 does have more power than the 4.2, but get what feels right to you. If I could go back to when I brought mine, I would have gotten the V8.
Try driving one of each engine and see how they feel to you. The 4.6 does have more power than the 4.2, but get what feels right to you. If I could go back to when I brought mine, I would have gotten the V8.
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I'm not to sure, but I do know that the two '97 4.2L engine swe have at work both required replacement shortly after 100k miles. I have a 4.6 in my truck and feel that, after driving the 4.2's at work, the 4.2 would be a major disappointment for me. At forst it seems to have just as much power as the 4.6, but then, right when you need it, there's not more power available. Take a 4.2 out and pull a few hills, try to pass anither car at WOT, just imagine what your 5.0 would do. The 4.6 can do it much better.
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I don't have any piston slap. Unless I just don't know what it sounds like. I think I would know.
My 4.6 has been very reliable. I am happy with the power, and was happy before the SC. I think the 4.6 is a great motor in a truck that won't be used to move a lot of weight.
I don't know much about the 4.2 but I am of the belief that a V6 is a bit small for a full size truck. I'm sure it can do the job, I just think it's a lot of work for it.
My 4.6 has been very reliable. I am happy with the power, and was happy before the SC. I think the 4.6 is a great motor in a truck that won't be used to move a lot of weight.
I don't know much about the 4.2 but I am of the belief that a V6 is a bit small for a full size truck. I'm sure it can do the job, I just think it's a lot of work for it.