View Poll Results: What engine do you have?
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4.6 or 5.4
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2004
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I got the 4.6, and I am very happy with it. Enough power for me, and decent mileage (17-19)... I take it easy with it.
If I had to carry heavy loads daily, or 3-4 passengers on a regular basis, I would go with the 5.4.
Stephen
If I had to carry heavy loads daily, or 3-4 passengers on a regular basis, I would go with the 5.4.
Stephen
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2004
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I had the 4.6 on the XLT. It is more than adequate and actually kicks some serious butt. I ran it strong on the highways and had no problem at all passing. I now have the Lariat 5.4 and can feel some hp improvement. Problem with the 5.4L so far is it "feels" very tight. But then again I only have 600 miles on it. I've hit 90mph a few times pretty easily, but tight is how it feels. The 4.6 seemed to open up easier, smoother, and quicker.
Senior User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 107
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
I got the 4.6 and it has more than enough power for me. I had the 4.2 v6 on my '02 and with the heavier '04 the 4.6 feels equal to it as far as acceleration. I am getting 17-17.5 combo city/highway with the air on almost always.
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 334
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From: Arlington, TX
I wanted the 5.4 and it was the only power option for the FX4. I'm the type that always wants more. Previously I had an 03 Mustang GT that I dropped around 5k in trying to get it to perform like a Cobra. This time I just went for it. Who knows, maybe I'll supercharge this one when they come out....Very later on down the road.
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Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 116
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From: Bossier City LA
Got the 5.4, tired of buying the little girl engines to later find out the truck is underpowered for what i want to do. As fas as the gas milage, i bought the wife an Escape to offset my F150.
