Drivetrain availability 92-96 F150
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Drivetrain availability 92-96 F150
Hi all, I've been searching for an F150 for about a month now, and have found quite a few, but not exactly what I'm looking for. I would really like to have a Extended Cab, Short Bed, 4x4 with the 351 motor and 5 speed manual, but was told that this combo never existed. Is this true? Were 351's available with a manual at all, no matter the body setup? A regular cab would work, but the ext cab is preferred. Also, the auto will work, but the manual is preferred. I will only 'settle' for reg cab autos after I've realized the rarity of my 'dream truck'. I'm not going to get a 302, so please do not recommend it to me. It's either 351 or I'll go up to a 3/4 ton. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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If you want a 351 with a stick, you're either going to do it yourself or go to a 3/4 ton. You should be able to find a 351 with an auto in the config you want.
I agree with not getting the 302, too. Don't let anyone push you into one.
I agree with not getting the 302, too. Don't let anyone push you into one.
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So the 351 and 5 speed were never available in the F150? I guess if I feel the absolute need for a manual, I can step up to the F250, though I don't really feel like that big of a truck. How do the autos hold up? The only two automatic trannies I've ever owned had major problems before 75k miles, and were maintained meticulously. I don't tow often, but when I do, it's around 4500 pounds, and would like the larger small block.
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Nothing wrong with the E40d transmission. Some of the older controllers shifted them "slowly" which caused mechanical problems as things wore out and heated up. It was not a hardware problem to my knowledge - software in the ECM.
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I've got the 351/E4OD in my F150 and the 302/M5OD in my Bronco and personally I don't see the big deal in the 302 vs 351 argument, though I've never considered my 351 to be a particularly strong example of the breed. If you're pulling less than 5000 pounds and not often at that you'd probably be fine with a 302, though either way you'd need the auto as tow ratings for the M5OD are pretty anemic. Of course, you want what you want and like you I wanted a 351 when I was looking for my pickup. When I went looking for the Bronco, though, I decided on the 302 because towing wasn't a consideration and I wanted to avoid another E4OD. The one in my pickup has never shifted well and occasionally acts up and really slams the 1-2 shift, and I'm certain that sooner or later it's going to end up costing me a lot of money. Frankly I'm not impressed with either tranny - maybe an F250 with a 351/ZF is the right answer!
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