New E-250 engine choice
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New E-250 engine choice
I'm a security systems contractor and have used Ford cargo vans since 1981 for my techs. With today's gas prices I am thinking about ordering the next van with the 4.6 instead of the 5.4. We save $850 up front and better mileage. The van is not heavily loaded but I go with the E-250 simply because it holds up better and doesn't start leaning to the drivers side like the E-150's have.
Any input on the engine choice is appreciated.
Any input on the engine choice is appreciated.
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I don't think the 4.6 is available in the new Van ...( 2014) I would get the Diesel 3.2 I5 TDI or the EcoBoost V6.... http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/...k/viewall.html
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The 2006 and up E150's are just E250s with a sticker GVWR reduction. They even use the same 8 bolt wheels.
The 4.6 is a fine engine if you are not towing heavy or running at GVWR limits all day. The actual fuel economy gains aren't that high if your guys aren't slamming the go pedal all day. The rear end gear ratio matters more for highway fuel economy.
For better fuel economy, do not select towing packages. That gets you taller rear gears which means the engine turns higher RPM while driving.
The 4.6 is a fine engine if you are not towing heavy or running at GVWR limits all day. The actual fuel economy gains aren't that high if your guys aren't slamming the go pedal all day. The rear end gear ratio matters more for highway fuel economy.
For better fuel economy, do not select towing packages. That gets you taller rear gears which means the engine turns higher RPM while driving.
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Agreed that the current 150 is just a 250 with slightly less payload; same frame, brakes, etc.
I have had 10 years with a 4.6 in my E150. Average gas mileage, lightly loaded, has been about 16.1 mpg for the 111k lifetime of my van. This is with a 3.55 rear axle. Loaded heavily or towing, I would guess the 5.4 would probably equal it in mileage, but for lighter loads, the 4.6 is fine.
This will be the last of the 2 valve mod motors. RIP. The 4.6's have gone hundreds of thousands of miles in trucks, cop cars, taxis, and Town Cars including stretch limos. Great engine and I'm sorry to see it go.
George
I have had 10 years with a 4.6 in my E150. Average gas mileage, lightly loaded, has been about 16.1 mpg for the 111k lifetime of my van. This is with a 3.55 rear axle. Loaded heavily or towing, I would guess the 5.4 would probably equal it in mileage, but for lighter loads, the 4.6 is fine.
This will be the last of the 2 valve mod motors. RIP. The 4.6's have gone hundreds of thousands of miles in trucks, cop cars, taxis, and Town Cars including stretch limos. Great engine and I'm sorry to see it go.
George
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