I am probable getting a 2000 F150 4x4 space cab with the 5.4 engine. How much horse power does this engine have. How many MPG's should I get and is this a reliable engine? I heard the F150's equipped with the 5.4 engine come with a larger rear axle. Is this true?

 

Check out: http://www.woodhouse.com/triton.htm
The Y2K versions are not substantially different.

Welcome aboard.

Check out the boards for basic info by using the search function -- since your questions are likely to have come up before.



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Y2K™ Jim Gorka

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"

 

I get 12-14 in the city
and on the highway 14-16 mpg
that's with the 3.73 gear




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99 XLT SC 4x4 STYLESIDE ORP 5.4,AUTO & 3.73 POSI
MED. TOREADOR RED
EXTANG TONEAU,BED MAT,
K&N FILTER & WOOD DASH KIT

 

Same mileage for mine at 11K miles.

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Y2K™ Jim Gorka

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"

 

260 HP and 345 pounds of torque.

Nope, same axle unless you go with the F150 7700 model.

About 15-16 average MPG's. Maybe 18-19 unloaded on a trip and 10 to 12 towing depending on the size of the load and your rear end ratio.

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2000 F-250 Super Duty, SuperCab XLT, Oxford white with medium grey cloth captains chairs, 5.4L Triton V8 (260 HP - 345 FP Torque version!), 4R100 4 Speed Automatic Transmission, 4 wheel ABS, Deluxe Aluminum Wheels, Trailer Towing Package, Class IV Hitch, Reece load distribution system, Escort Sensor II Electronic Brake controller, Sure Stop towing skirt, "Westin" black powder coated step bars, "White-White" head lamps, Herculiner bed liner, ISSPRO Tranny Temp Guage, Excursion center console, Ford moulded mud gaurds, K&N Air and Oil filter, Amsoil XL7500 5W-30, Air filter minder, Perma Cool 8" (800 CFM) Tranny Cooler Fan (manualy switched).

 

Yes the 5.4 does come with a larger axle.

All 5.4s have the 9.75 in.
All 4.6 and 4.2s have the 8.8 in.

If you get 4x4 the front end has an 8.8 in. diff.

 

Ford-Tough is right, the 5.4L does come with the larger axle.

You can see my truck description below. Before I made the engine modifications I was averaging about 12.5 between city/highway (that's with my toolbox).

I can't comment on the reliability of the engine, I've only got 15,000 miles on it. I've never had any problems with it.

If you're going to get the extended cab I would go with the 5.4L. When I was test driving the 4.6L in the extended cab seemed sluggish. Just my $.02



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1999 F150 XLT Extended Cab Short Bed 4x4 Deep Wedgewood Clearcoat, 5.4L, Off-Road Package, Towing Package, 3.73 Limited Slip, Carpet Delete, Sliding Rear Window.

Modifications:
K&N FIPK
Superchips
Uniden Beartracker Scanner
Maxon CB
DeeZee Toolbox
Hi-Lift Jack
2 Bed mounted 12V Outlets
Dixie Air-horn
Lund Bug Deflector

 

I get the same mileage as well. I only get about 1mpg more by driving like a granny. Once the transmission adjusts to me driving like a granny, I miss the oomph, so I stop driving like a granny. ciest la vie.

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Model: '99 F150 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS Mechs: 5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Stuff: Step Bars, 4W Disc ABS, K&N filter, 0W-30 Series 2k Amsoil @ 8200 miles
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.

 

Just drove home my new 2000 F150 5.4 4x4 extra cab. Love the power. Haven't had a V8 in years. I got it for $24,700 with 10k on the odometer. Will start adding on to it soon. First a k&n filter. Thanks for your comments.

 

Nice choice


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99 XLT SC 4x4 STYLESIDE ORP 5.4,AUTO & 3.73 POSI
MED. TOREADOR RED
EXTANG TONEAU,BED MAT,
K&N FILTER & WOOD DASH KIT

 

The 5.4L in the F150 is a great choice..
I have the 5.4L in my F250 SuperDuty and it does just fine, and it weighs a good 1K more than the F150.
I'm getting slightly better MPG than most folks but thats likely because I have the 5sp rather than the auto tranny.
15.5mpg mixed driving, 17+ if mostly highway.

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

 

I'll have an orgasm the first time I calculate 15.5 in combined city/rural driving.

 

I am getting that consistently with my F250SD SC. 15.9 was my best mixed driving. Same as R. Bess. I have 3.73 rear end. My F250 XLT SC 4X2 weighs 200 pounds more than my F150 Lariat SC 4X4 with 4.6L did. Both were/are automatics too.

[This message has been edited by cphilip (edited 08-01-2000).]