I want to take advantage of the 2004 rebates so I am interested in purchasing a 2004 250 Superduty Supercab. I am having a hard time deciding between the V8/V10 engine though. In the past I drove a Dodge 1500 Ram w/ the 5.9L engine and wasnt very impressed w/ the acceleration or towing. I occasionally tow between 5-10K pounds (boat) and will plow w/ the truck. I have heard people complain in the past that the Fords V8 was a little small but I am also concerned of the v10's gas mileage. Will appreciate any help.

 

i would go with a diesel or the v-10 the 5.4 is a little small for plowing and towing

 

that's one that will generate a million opinions - some heated...

your choice....
boxers or briefs...

agree though it's a lot of mass for a 5.4 to push around....
do a search on some of the 5.4 posters...

 

Wow, well thats a large range for your boat's weight. If on that certain day your boat decides to weigh 10,000 lbs, remember you are not only towing the boat but also any gear and other people in the truck. The 04 5.4 is rated for somewhere around 9000lbs towing. Also, what kind of terrain will you be towing over - more hills you might want that xtra power. The 5.4 could probably do it, it'll just be working a little harder.

 

Go for the V-10! The gas mileage is not much different,but the power is! I drive a
2002 F-250 Superduty V-10 Six speed Reg cab 4x4,and get between 12-14 mpg.
I also have the 4.30 gears and regularly tow 5000-10,000lbs with no trouble at all.
My friend has a 2004 F-250 Superduty 5.4 auto Reg cab 4x4,and gets 13-15 mpg.

 

You know what, if you cant decide on which gasser and you want good performance, there is only one real answer! - Forget em both!
Yeah, you know what Im talkin about

 

GO BIG!

I have the V-10 and would like the 6.0
So if you are choosing between the 2 gasers, I would say go with the V-10.
Good luck
You should be able to get a great deal on an 04 V-10

 

V10 is a much stronger engine....just look at the torque #'s between the two. The V10 has much higher torque than the V8.

 

Nice job sherlock...
Im pretty sure he already new that

 

I have the V8 and it does well but for the peace of mind get the V10 and know you are ready for a heavy load. just my .02
by the way my next one will be an oil burner

 

I loved my 2001 v-10 for towing 8000#, I love my 2004 diesel more. I would not consider anything less then v-10 for towing a heavy load.

 

Maybe he did maybe he didn't.

 

when looking for trucks, i test drove both v10s and v8's

the ten has way more power, and if i drive conservitivly (try to stay under 2k rpm)

then i get 11.8 city 13 highwway. My neibor has the same truck (250 crew cab) with the v8 and he gets 15 highway 12-12 city.

for me the extra power is worth 1-3 mpg

 

I would reccomend the V-10 for towing but I also say do yo-self a favor and test drive the diesel. Then you will realize that diesel is the only way to go. I have blown away single cab dodge hemis with my chipped crew cab long bed 4X4 at the race track. I'm sure mr. jdadams will tell you the same thing.

 

Thanks for the input......would consider the diesel but the price tag is a little too steep for me. At the present time I can pick up a new 2004 v10 sc xlt for around $27k.