Anyone have any links? Is it the v-6 or one of the v-8's?

Thanks
-Flea

 

Hey that's a good question.

I know in Mustangs the majority of them are V-6's.

All I know is that when I bought my truck I made sure to get a V-8!

 

If you check just the new and used F-150 trucks on a dealer lot, you'll most often find a 5.4L engine.
#1 = 5.4L
#2 = 4.6L
#3 = 4.2L

Ford is also working very hard to prepare for the future demand for the new 3-Valve 5.4L that's going to be built at the Essex Engine Plant, along side the 3.8L & 4.2L V-6. The current 5.4L is being built at the Widsor Engine Plant.

http://www.autofieldguide.com/articles/089904.html

http://www.autoworld.com/news/Ford/Add_Jobs.htm

 

If I had to guess I would say the 4.6L
I would guess the 4.2L would be second and the 5.4L third.

I could be wrong (but it's never happened before)

 

I always wondered why anyone would want a V-6 in a full size truck...

 

gas milage. Ive drove a 89 chevy 1/2 ton excab with a v-6. it actually does quite well, but its not like the Tritons

 

Nothing wrong with a V-6 in a full size truck. I have an 01 with the 4.2 and its got some *****. It has taken a few 4.6. If you haul alot then a V-8 is a better choice, but then I have hauled my race car many times with my V-6 with no problem and plenty of pick up as well.

I don't know about older V-6's but mine feels like as much power as driving a 4.6. I have had a 4.6 to haul some things before and as far as towing something around 3 - 4k not a big difference.

 

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The 5.4-liter powered about 71 percent of all F150s sold last year.

Ford comments on the new 3-Valve engine

It's not a guessing game, Raoul.

As for the V-6: The power in not that much below the 4.6L. I've had techs drive my truck and comment on how responsive and lively the engine is, not realizing it wasn't a V-8. The 4.2L has plenty of power. I bought mine from my father who knows nothing about engines and had originally leased it; just assuming all F-150s have a V-8. I bought it from him because it hadn't had any problems at the time and the gas mileage can really be quite good for a truck. I have a truck rather than a car because I do so much camping during the summer and need the extra room.

If I bought another: It would likely be a 4.6L because of the reliabilty. If I towed anything heavier than my fishing boat it would be a 5.4L because of all the added power.

 

If I had to guess I would say the 5.4L
I would guess the 4.2L would be second and the 4.6L third.

I could be wrong (but it's never happened before)

 

Ah, Gas mileage! I should have guessed considering Im getting 14 WITH a fipk and cat-back

Whats the mileage like on the 6?

 

Right now, I'm using OEM ignition wires, plugs and 87 Oct fuel. Only mods are a SI/DO Exhaust and a K&N Filter.

It's winter now and not only does it take longer for the engine to warm up but we also have the winter fuel blend. I'm getting just 15-16 MPG right now

I found that if I drove conservatively and used FMS 9mm wires along with Bosch +4's and 90 Oct fuel: I averaged 18-19 MPG during the summer with about 90% of my driving on metro freeways. At 70-75 MPH on the interstate: I still had 21 MPG. If I drove 50-55 MPH exclusively: I made almost 25 MPG on a day trip.

With my little boat and camping gear last summer: I managed around 17 MPG at 65-70 MPH.

My window sticker

 

I would think the 5.4 would be last, not first. It's pretty rare to find a 5.4 in a regular cab, and the 4.6 seems to pretty much be the standard motor for the extended cabs and crewcabs with the 5.4 being the most expensive option. When I was looking for a truck in '98 atleast, the 5.4's were pretty hard to find in an extended cab and all but non-existant in a regular cab.

 

It's funny you say that because I do agree, but I bought my truck as one of those "One at this price" specials. It is a xlt sport, extra cab with the 5.4 and I got it for $18,100. ??? I was sitting there waiting for them to clean it or whatever for delivery and couldnt understand why they gave me a 5.4. I have been boatless for a couple years now since my son was born so I dont need the power and would love to get better mileage...

 

Yes it is rare to find a regular cab 5.4L. I found a reg cab with the style side short bed (or is it called fleet side when the sides are straight). Probably even rarer. All the 5.4L s like mine seem to have a step side?

 

When I traded my 2000 XL 4.2 in the dealer (Boreman, Las Cruces) told me that he sells more V6s like mine than any other truck. I also noticed driving around EL Paso that I see an awful lot of 97+ 150s without a Triton badge. So I would tend to believe him.