So i got a 2002 f-150 FX4 and its got about 121,000 miles on it.. I had the chance to sell it recently but I just can bring myself to do it... Sooooo I'm going to try and start slowly replacing things.. I'm thinking about an engine swap but I'm not engine savvy enough to do it myself. How would some of you go about doing this? and if any of you live in the DFW, Texas area and know of a good shop to deal with please let me know. Oh and please share what you think should be replaced to keep the truck going strong.

 

Why do you think you need an engine swap? Properly maintained, you should get 300k out of the original. Just keep the truck maintained by the book, replace parts as needed, and it will take care of you. I'd think the transmission will give up the ghost long before the engine.

122k is not a high mileage engine by today's standards - the metallurgy, etc. is worlds better than it was 30 years ago.

 

if your set on swapping motors i'd try a junk yard first...just seems cheaper to me.

 

i agree with what you are saying..... my 99 only has 112k and still runs like a new one... dont fix it unless its broken !!!!!! some people have more money than common sense...

 

Hah thanks. Well i have already had the transmission rebuilt once but its already starting to slip again. Thanks for the advice i think ill just put that money into investing into a new transmission.

 

I'd recommend a crate reman with a good warranty this time. Stepdaughter has a 99 Dodge Caravan that eats trannys for lunch, independent rebuilds have crapped out shortly after the 12/12 warranty expired. We finally got a crate reman from Chrysler with a 3 year / 70k mile warranty. 2600 bucks installed at the dealer, even the labor is covered under warranty.

Say what you want about Chrysler products, but the 3.3 V6 in that thing has 140k on it and is still running strong.

 

FYI


Ford just extended the warranty on there engines and transmission to 3 years or 100,000 miles. Purchased over the counter or in the shop.

when you are ready check with your local dealer and see what kinda of price they will give you.

list price right now is a little pricey($3071.00)for a compete drop in, but they may haggle a little.

Ed