Looking at a Used 2001 SCrew
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Tuned
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From: Bismarck USA
Looking at a Used 2001 SCrew
Ok guys, I'm usually a lurker here. But I'm hoping you can tell me something about the longevity of a 5.4L. I currently own an old '89 F150 with the 5.0 that has almost 100k miles on it. It burns some oil and I'm thinking it may be time to sell it off.
A local Dodge dealer has a hell of a deal on a used 2001 Super Crew 4x4 for sale with a 5.4 in it. It has 78k miles on it. What can I expect out of the engine for continued mileage? What else should I be looking at for wear and tear because of 4x4?
I currently own a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis with 100k miles on it. It has the 4.6 cousin of the 5.4 and has been a good runner. With proper maintainence, I should get another 100k out of this car. I'm hoping the bigger 5.4 can be similar as I don't want to be paying off the truck and having to fix it. If I was going to be fixing, might as well have kept the old truck.
So can you guys through some info at a lurker? Thanks in advance.
A local Dodge dealer has a hell of a deal on a used 2001 Super Crew 4x4 for sale with a 5.4 in it. It has 78k miles on it. What can I expect out of the engine for continued mileage? What else should I be looking at for wear and tear because of 4x4?
I currently own a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis with 100k miles on it. It has the 4.6 cousin of the 5.4 and has been a good runner. With proper maintainence, I should get another 100k out of this car. I'm hoping the bigger 5.4 can be similar as I don't want to be paying off the truck and having to fix it. If I was going to be fixing, might as well have kept the old truck.
So can you guys through some info at a lurker? Thanks in advance.
Hotshot
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The 5.4 is a good engine generally.
If it has been well maintained it should be good for as long as the 4.6 in your car.
I would check for oil leaks from the head gaskets and also try to hear it when it's cold, first start of the day, to listen for piston slap.
Check the front end, ball joints etc.
Any idea if the transmission has been serviced? Any records with the truck?
If it has been well maintained it should be good for as long as the 4.6 in your car.
I would check for oil leaks from the head gaskets and also try to hear it when it's cold, first start of the day, to listen for piston slap.
Check the front end, ball joints etc.
Any idea if the transmission has been serviced? Any records with the truck?
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Tuned
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Unfortunetly, truck isn't a local trade in. So maint. records unknown. I'm familiar with the shifting of the AOD transmissions, so I'll be able to tell if fluids been replaced.
What does the piston slap sound like? Anything like a noisy diesel?
What does the piston slap sound like? Anything like a noisy diesel?
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: BC, Canada
The piston slap sounds like a light knock and usually goes away once the engine warms up. Ford says it's nothing to worry about and wont cause any long term damage but most people dont like the noise and sometimes trucks have been sold cheap because of it.
