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It seems like all the trucks this model just have a Triton V8 emblem. Is there anyway to tell what motor the truck has without looking under the hood? I know the knew ones will say Triton V8 (4.6) or either Triton 5.4
I dont think just by looking at one that u could tell if it has a 5.4 or 4.6 in it.
On my 99 f-150 the only ways of telling would be either to pop the hood or look on the sticker on the inside of the drivers side door;There might be a way i dont know about though.
John
Sure...look at the VIN through the windshield. The eigth digit of the VIN is the engine code. 6 is a Windsor built 4.6L, W is a Romeo built 4.6l, and L is a 5.4L
OK, 1997 f150s-can't tell at all, 4.2, 4.6 nor 5.4 apart (all of them have the f150 xlt or xl logo)
1998-2003- 4.2L's are still the same as the 97's (no v8 emblem obviously) You still are not able to tell 4.6 or 5.4 apart though-From 99-03 they just have a triton v8 emblem)
look at the rearend. all 5.4's come with 9.75 rears. its sort oblong shaped and non symmetrical. the 8.8 is like a circle with 4 flat spots at top bottom and sides. symmetrical.
Well I don't guess there is any of telling just seeing one drive by. I have an 04 4.6 and I hear how everyone says don't get a 4.6 in the new boby style get the 5.4 and I was just wondering how many old bodystyle were actually 5.4s.
Rear diff is the only way I know of to tell the difference. My 97' Lariat ext cab had the 4.6, my '99 Lariat has the 5.4 but from what I hear the '04 and newer Lariats have the 5.4 3V as standard equipment.
Rear diff is the only way I know of to tell the difference. My 97' Lariat ext cab had the 4.6, my '99 Lariat has the 5.4 but from what I hear the '04 and newer Lariats have the 5.4 3V as standard equipment.
ive seen some 4.6 emblems on 04 and 05's. havent seen one with a 5 spd yet though. edit, dont know about 4.6 in the lariat.