Just bought 2005 supercrew..??????
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Just bought 2005 supercrew..??????
Hello everyone,
I purchased a 2005 f150 supercrew XLT, 4.6 for my wife this weekend. I own a 2000 F150 with the 5.4 that has 185,000 miles on it and quite frankly it would run circles around this one. Here's my delima I am not at all impressed with the power of the 4.6. With the cruise control set at 60 it will downshift going up hills with just me in the truck and not towing anything. Will power improve after some break in miles. I love the truck but it needs more get up and go. Since I just bought i yesterday is there any chance the dealership would let me exchange it for one with the 5.4 since I am unhappy with it?? Thanks for your input!!
2005 Supercrew
XLT
4.6, 3.55 gears
I purchased a 2005 f150 supercrew XLT, 4.6 for my wife this weekend. I own a 2000 F150 with the 5.4 that has 185,000 miles on it and quite frankly it would run circles around this one. Here's my delima I am not at all impressed with the power of the 4.6. With the cruise control set at 60 it will downshift going up hills with just me in the truck and not towing anything. Will power improve after some break in miles. I love the truck but it needs more get up and go. Since I just bought i yesterday is there any chance the dealership would let me exchange it for one with the 5.4 since I am unhappy with it?? Thanks for your input!!
2005 Supercrew
XLT
4.6, 3.55 gears
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Yes she is. But here's the other thing. I also plan to tow a horse trailer with this truck and I really don't think the 4.6 will get the job done. Will this engine get any stronger with some break in miles?? Will a chip, exhaust and intake make much of a difference??
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You have to understand that this was somewhat of a impulse buy. My wife fell in love with the truck as soon as she saw it. If I would have took the time to think about it I would have never bought one with the 4.6. But now that I have I need to know what my options are.
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You are going to find that each dealer deals with that differently. Yes, your motor will get stronger as it gets broken in...but I wouldnt want the 4.6 . Hope the dealer helps you out.
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You could try to exchange it, but the dealership will probably try to make you like the one you bought. I would suggest test driving one with a 5.4 before making to much of a fuss. The 5.4's are not a ball of fire either. Good Luck and let us know how it went. Thanks
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Hello MD30,
In 99 I bought a used 97 w/4.6L and asked the Ford salesman if it would tow my horsetrailer and he said "no problem". I signed the papers, wrote a check for the down and drove it home on Fri. Sat I hooked up my empty 2horse trailer and took a drive up a moderate but long grade and found that at wot in 2nd (auto trans) it would barely maintain 45mph. I drove it to the dealer and took him for a drive and he agreed that the 4.6 was totally inadequate and said pick out a 5.4 and wrote a new deal. The point here is did you mention towing? If so, borrow a heavy 2horse trailer with horses in it and take the dealer for a ride reminding him that his dealership will be doing the warranty work on the blown engine and tranny. I'm sure he will let you upgrade without a penalty, just agree to pay the difference in sticker price. Good Luck
In 99 I bought a used 97 w/4.6L and asked the Ford salesman if it would tow my horsetrailer and he said "no problem". I signed the papers, wrote a check for the down and drove it home on Fri. Sat I hooked up my empty 2horse trailer and took a drive up a moderate but long grade and found that at wot in 2nd (auto trans) it would barely maintain 45mph. I drove it to the dealer and took him for a drive and he agreed that the 4.6 was totally inadequate and said pick out a 5.4 and wrote a new deal. The point here is did you mention towing? If so, borrow a heavy 2horse trailer with horses in it and take the dealer for a ride reminding him that his dealership will be doing the warranty work on the blown engine and tranny. I'm sure he will let you upgrade without a penalty, just agree to pay the difference in sticker price. Good Luck
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Originally Posted by Fasterhorses
If so, borrow a heavy 2horse trailer with horses in it and take the dealer for a ride reminding him that his dealership will be doing the warranty work on the blown engine and tranny. I'm sure he will let you upgrade without a penalty, just agree to pay the difference in sticker price.
1. Tell you keep the truck and see how she works once she's broken in.
2. Tell you to keep the truck since you just possibly voided the warranty on the powertrain by towing before the manual says that is is okay to do so.
Just how many horses are you towing and how much is the total weight or them and the trailer?
Small engine and small gears do not a tow vehicle make...
Let's hope the dealer will work with you on this one.
How many miles have you put on it?
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We all make mistakes like this from time to time. Unless the dealer is willing to bend over backwards for you, you may just have to face the fact that you'll have to write a substantial check to get the 5.4L SuperCrew that fits your towing needs. Don't beat yourself up too much about it; chalk it up to experience. You'll feel better about it a few months down the road when your enjoying the extra towing power of the 3V 5.4L.
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MD30, If you can swap out your 4.6 I would want nothing less than 5.4, Towing Package and a Limited Slip Rear Axle w/3:73 gears. If you are not towing anything real heavy or very far 3:55 gears would probably be okay. I would prefer 3:73 ratio myself. Good Luck!