Hey People,

I'm a current F150 O4 SC 4x4 owner (used to own a F250 V10 Crew Lariat), but thinking of purchasing an older model as well. I know nothing about the V6 F150. There is one model with 57,904 and asking price is 9500. I know its high, like to buy it around 6200. I would like to know what kind of mpgs I should expect. Also, is the 6 cyclinder strong enough to drive around, I know it won't haul like my old 250, but is it a reliable truck? One thought. Could I swap the V6 for a diesel? And if so, how much. I assume I will need a new tranny as well.

All help and input is welcome. So bring it on people.

tedmeister

 

Hey there,

The 4.2 is a great little engine. Power is similar to the 4.6, a bit less torquey. Sadly,. MPG is about the same. It responds to upgrades/mods quite well, and most mods can be had relatively cheap. When shopping, try to avoid the 97-98 model year, they had hydrolock issues, which has been discussed thoroughly in this forum.
If it is a 97/early 98, ensure that the intake gaskets have been replaced.

About swapping in a diesel, I've never heard of it. Anything other then the 4.2 for a swap wouldn't really be cost-effective. I do hear plans of a 6cyl diesel f150 in the future though.

Good luck with everything, and let us know what happens

 

Hi Manster, thanks for answering. The truck is a 1995 F150 XLT and the asking price is 9500. Kelly Blue book hs it at 6100. Any info is always helpful. Thanks again,

Tedmeister

 

If the truck is a 1995 then chances are it has the 300cid straight six (4.9L). If memory serves me right (correct me if I am wrong) Ford used the 300 until late 1996. Then in 1997 they started using the 4.2Liter V6.

If the truck does indeed have the 300 you will not be disappointed with it. I myself used to have the 300 in an F150 and loved it. The motor has tremendous low end torque, which makes it great for towing. It wont make the power of your V10, although I think you will be satisfied with it. It will last you a long time though. Many people take their 300 to over 300,000 miles with regular maintnence it will last you a long time.

 

Hey Country,

Yes its a 4.9 liter engine. Just wanting to know price. Any input? Dealer asking 9500, kelly blue book says 6100.

Thanks again, and with the straight six, my mpgs will be considerable better, than 11/15.


Thanks again for your input.


Tedmeister

 

Something around 6000 would be a good price, as long as the body/interior is in good shape. As long as it has been taken care of I wouldn't have a problem with 6000.

Although with the fuel mileage, there have been mixed results with this motor. Some people get over 20 on the highway while others get less. I personally got about 13 city and 16 highway. I didnt drive it hard either, although mine had 150,000 miles on it so that may have affected the mileage.

To get more information for this motor try posting in the inline six forum, which is just below the 4.2/3.8 Forum on this website. Also look through old posts in that forum to get more info.

 

Seems your ?? have already been answered.
The inline 6 is a very good motor. I have never owned one but have driven several. They work fine.
Given the choice, and at that price, I would look for a newer truck with the 4.2. But that is just my opinion.
I'd guess you could find a 98-2000 for about the same price.
Aside from the gasket issues, these seem to be pretty good motors.
I have 163,000 on my 2000 and Travlnman has about 165,000 on his 2002.

I get about 18-19 hiway with the 2000 model 5 speed, running 75 mph.
I get about 20-20.5 in the 2005 model with auto running same speed.
Both have 3.55 rear end.

Keep us posted!

 

Brian,

I don't know how it is in Alabama, but out here in cali, that's over the speed limit! it's illegal!!!!