we had a post like this in the ranger section. it was pretty cool to see how many miles everyone had and how it was running. i'm purchasing a 95 f150 straight six in a few days w/99Kmiles. it runs well and looks pretty nice too. i'll try and get some pics.
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95 F150 XL 4.9 M5OD(zoom zoom)
its all about the low end truck power
1989 About 112,000+ miles around there runs like a newborn off the assembly line!! \
Adam throop
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89 F-150 l6 5speed with Cruise
Summit cat-back 3 in Dual exhaust system
new breaks allround
new 31'' tires
New plugs,cap,rotor,wires
Blue Whiper blades, Blue Steeringwhell cover.
need some accessories now!
Just turned 185,000 miles and still runs great. Debating replacing the truck, but I can't justify the payments when this truck hasn't given me any problems.
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Just slap me, I'm not listening anyway
01 F150 Supercrew
From 150K on can be a nasty period though. Lots of repairs one after another. Nothing major, small stuff you know but cost of parts and labor can add up. About 150K is about the right time to get rid of your F150 if you are not mechanically inclined and can't do these repairs yourself.
The straight six motor has been troubefree. I don't think there are many motors that can match the durability of this motor.
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___________________________________ 1993 F150 XL, 2WD, E4OD auto , big six, long bed, 224k miles..___________________________________
From the foolish former GM guy that used to believe that V8's were better....
Durability Report: Ford 300 cu. In. Inline Six
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 2wd Reg. Cab Long Bed
Mileage: 208,416mi Condition When Removed: Running
Reason Removed: Oil Leaks, Cracked Flywheel, Greedy for V8
Overview: Engine was fantastically reliable and hard working,
with great low end torque. M5OD Mazda built 5 Speed
manual transmission failed early in life. Replaced with
Ford C6 three speed automatic (no overdrive). Pulled
heavy loads, cruised at 80 MPH with no overdrive for
about 168,000 miles without incident until flex plate
cracked. Oil pan leaked badly. Replacement of oil pan
required engine removal. EFI equipped Ford 5.0L V8
sitting in shed, without a home. Got greedy and
dropped it in. Installed AOD trans. Sold C6. Kept
the 300. Realized that I made a big mistake when
pulling a big load. The six had much better torque than
the eight, even though the eight is faster unloaded. Also
disappointed with the drivability and reliability hiccups
that this package had produced. Pulled six apart to
rebuild. Beefy construction and synthetic oil combined
to reveal a spotlessly clean, like new crankcase.
Cylinders still crosshatched, crank, cam, lifters, all
spec out to new condition. I personally feel foolish for
having pulled this engine out of my truck.
Condition of Parts: Excellent with two exceptions.
1) Fiber timing gear was failing. The teeth
are worn razor sharp.
2) Lower main and upper rod bearings
showing wisps of copper. Possibly due to lugging
engine (when it had a 5 speed), pulling heavy loads, and excessive cruising RPM caused by no overdrive and high speed for 168,000 miles.
Improvements / Modifications:
1) Metal Timing Gears
2) High Volume oil pump
3) AOD overdrive trans (already installed).
Final Disposition: Recondition engine and re-install.
Stock re-ring and bearing kit, new valve springs and seals,
valves and seats re-surfaced, metal timing gears, high
volume oil pump, new oil pan, sell 5.0L V8.
There you have it, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I'm a believer, and will never be so foolish again.
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1996 F-150 2wd 286,000mi 300ci
NP435 3.55:1 Open Diff Ford 8.8"
"The Argo? That ridiculous pile of scrap metal!"
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