quick question about the 5.4
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The problems people have with blowing motors after 20k miles and then getting the run around from Ford service. Unless that's not nearly as common as people make it seem. I've only heard, really. I've been dealing with crappy Chrysler for the past year lol
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I've only seen one case of a blown engine here on FTE. I'm sure there are more, but they are considered to be very rare.
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why would ford put a 5.4 in a dually? If you have a dually you're probably towing something really big like a 5th wheel. I'd assume the 5.4 would bog down with that big of a load.
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If you have a dully then you probably need the capacity of the rear axle. That doesn't mean that you tow something. The 5.4l would do a fine job loaded to GVWR.
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Correct. The gassers went from 2 valves to 3 in 2005.
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I just drove a 5.0 f150 the other day, and I found it's low end felt lacking compared to my 2v 5.4. It was def faster on top for sure though.
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you wont ever be seeing any 5.0s in super dutys, unless maybe they twin turbo it, they dont have the torque curve for pulling heavy loads. The 5.4 had a much better torque curve and it was barely adequate for maxed out towing. the 6.2 gas or 6.7 diesel is all you will see for a while.
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Dual wheels don't really have anything to do with towing. They are to up the payload capacity. Some companies will throw a big reefer, box, topper or something else on a plain dually truck or van and load it up with with product. A sparse trim package with a 5.4l or even 6.8l helps keeep the purchase price down. When you are buying fleet vehicles even $500 a truck can make a difference
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Nah, according to the Dyno Tune Shop & Ford Dealership right down the road from my house, they started the 3V in 2003. Because they guy at the Dyno Shop told me when I brought mine into have some stuff done to her, he said "DONT EVER Sell this truck man!" LOL! He then started to tell me about how they switched over to the 3V & that its a good thing mines a 2V because he'd prolly have a problem with the Spark Plugs because at the time mine was at 98,000 Miles. He said since it's the 2V though he wouldn't/shouldn't have that sort of problem!
But to everyone else on here....
We are NOT saying the 5.4L is uncommon! Its VERY Common! It was a Great Gasoline Motor!! What I was implying is that it's VERY UNCOMMON to find them FOR SALE!!! & with low mileage, or in Great condition at that! You'll see them everywhere for sure, just when it comes to buying a F250 with the 5.4L, it's going to be as if you are looking for a good 7.3L Diesel! It'll be nearly impossible to find one in good condition, cheap, & without a *** ton of miles on her!
But to everyone else on here....
We are NOT saying the 5.4L is uncommon! Its VERY Common! It was a Great Gasoline Motor!! What I was implying is that it's VERY UNCOMMON to find them FOR SALE!!! & with low mileage, or in Great condition at that! You'll see them everywhere for sure, just when it comes to buying a F250 with the 5.4L, it's going to be as if you are looking for a good 7.3L Diesel! It'll be nearly impossible to find one in good condition, cheap, & without a *** ton of miles on her!
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The F150 got the 3v 5.4 in 2004, and the Super Duty did for 2005.
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im all for it! you ever see a new 5.4, V10, 6.2 be able to do a dual burnout turning 38" tires? No me either but i see 460 doing it all the time on the weekends pounding through mud holes and truck pulls etc....