My question is i went to order a 2006 v-10 and they say their out of them for the year and now i'm cosidering the 5.4. i dont really tow anything but i like the power of the v-10 going up hill.
I could wait till may to order one but then theres no rebates and my trade in is worth less than now. so my questions is whether the 5.4 will do it for me or not.
i tried the dealer search and out of 600 dealers there were no V-10 6 speeds.

 

Out for the year?

Well if that's the case, I wouldn't settle for anything less just because you can't have it now. You know what you want, get it and be happy. This way you don't look back and kick yourself just because you couldn't wait. If you order, it will come in at some point, it's just a matter of when. You also get exactly what you want and you don't have to settle for something else. The engine isn't something you could just change down the road. (unless you have the mechanical prowiss to do it) If you go with the 5.4 and if you don't like it, you're stuck with it for the next little. (Many of the V10 owners here have a saying: "There is no replacement for displacement....") Besides, you'll never know the joys of the BSEG brought on by the power of the V10.

 

I had a 1984 F350 CC 4x4 with a 351 ( 5.8L ) in it. I thought it would be ok but after owning the truck for awhile, I was disappointed that the truck lacked real power. I promised myself that I would never own another truck that was underpowered. Before I bought my 2005 to replace that truck, I test drove a 2005 F250 CC 4x4 with the 5.4L. This newer truck seemed to move ok but on the highway it also seem to do a bit of shifting as it tried to keep the speed up on the hills. After driving that and remembering my 1984 F350, I bought a 2005 with a 6.0L. This truck most definitely has more than adequate power.

I have always thought that a larger engine should be able to get better gas mileage than a smaller one because the larger engine doesn't need to work as hard to move the vehicle. I would imagine that, given everything else equal, a 5.4L and a V10 would yield similar fuel economy at highway speeds. But, the V10 would have plenty of more power than the 5.4.

My advice is that you should wait and get the engine you want. If you buy the smaller motor, you will probably always wish you bought the bigger engine. Then you will be like I was as I drove around for years in a truck that I felt was underpowered.

 

I have the 5.4 with my 05 f-350, my other work truck is a 7.3....

Wait!!

 

Not sure what state you are in but there will be big changes for super duty power plant options depending on where you live. If you live in CA, MA, NY, ME, VT or any other state that uses the california emmission standards the V10 will not be availible and the 5.4 will be limited aval. in f-250 and F-350's are bit more confusing with GVW packages. V8's and V10 will be late avail (july) for auto and lower gvw.

If you live in one of these states. BUY NOW!

03/13/06 2007 SUPER DUTY® F-250
MAJOR PRODUCT CHANGES
Product Changes and Features Availability
Features, options and package content subject to change. Please check www.fmcdealer.com or Dealer eStore for the most current
information.
- 1 - Ford Division
OVERVIEW
The 2007 F-Super Duty® reinforces the tough image of the F-Series and continues to meet the needs of both commercial
and personal use customers. The 2006MY includes all the amenities you were used to in 2006 plus
MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY CHANGES
• The SuperCab Lariat Highline Edition (17M) includes
the following features:
— Three exterior colors
— Unique all Chromed billet-style grille
— Chromed exhaust tip
— Chromed tow hooks
— Chromed mirror caps
— Chromed pickup bed tie down hooks
— 5" Chromed tubular step bars
— Captain's chairs with unique black leather
seating surfaces
— Black leather-wrapped front floor console lid
— Unique Ebony accents (carpet/scuff
plates/cowl trim)
— Unique instrument panel inserts
— Instrument cluster w/Chromed accents and
enhanced message center with trip computer
• The Lariat Outlaw Package (17S), available on Crew
Cab Lariat, includes the following features:
— Black monotone paint with unique red
tapestripe
— Body color front grille, mirror caps, door
handles, wheel lip moldings and front and rear
bumpers
— Chromed exhaust tip
— Unique instrument panel insert
— Unique instrument panel appliqué
— All weather floor mats
— Unique door trim panels
— Instrument cluster w/chromed accents and
enhanced message center with trip computer
— Unique Ebony interior accents (carpet, door
trim inserts, scuff plates, B-pillars)
— Unique black and red leather-trimmed
Captain's Chairs w/center console and
FlexFold™ 60/40 rear bench seat
EXTERIOR CHANGES
• Ford Harley-Davidson™ Package (17H) is now
available with the following three color combinations:
— Medium Wedgewood Blue with Black Flames
(LD/85E)
— Dark Stone with Black Flames (T7/85E)
— Black with Medium Wedgewood Blue Flames
(UD/85B)
FUNCTIONAL CHANGES
• The standard axle on the 5.4L gas engine is now the
4.10 non-limited slip axle(X41). The 3.73 nonlimited
slip axle (X37) is now an option on the 5.4L
gas engine
EMISSIONS CHANGES
• For the 2007 model year the following vehicle
configurations will not be available in California,
Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont:
— F-250 5.4L gas engine with manual
transmission
— F-250 6.8L gas engine with manual or
automatic transmission
• California Emissions System (422) is available with
5.4L gas engine with automatic transmission
(995/44T).
• 50 State Emissions System (425) is forced with 6.0L
diesel engine (99P) and is a Fleet Only option on
5.4L gas engine with automatic transmission
(995/44T).
• LATE AVAILABILITY The following configurations
will not be available until July:
— F-250 5.4L gas engine with automatic
transmission (995/44T) and California
Emissions System (422)
— F-250 5.4L gas engine with automatic
transmission (995/44T) and 50 State
Emissions System (245)
OPTION PROGRAM CHANGES
• Options Added:
— LT275/65Rx20E BSW All Terrain tire (T9T) is
now available with the Lariat 20" wheel (64T)
• Options Revised:
— Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench seat (3H/3E) is
now available on all XL. The Fleet only
restriction has been lifted.
— Power Equipment Group (903) is now
available on XL
— Tilt Steering Wheel (524) is now available as a
stand-alone option on XL Fleet. Cruise
Control (525) and Tilt Steering Wheel (524)
continue to be optional on XL and standard on
XLT and Lariat.
• Options Deleted:
— Premium Electronic AM/FM
Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/Clock (58K)





03/13/06 2007 SUPER DUTY® F-350
MAJOR PRODUCT CHANGES
Product Changes and Features Availability
Features, options and package content subject to change. Please check www.fmcdealer.com or Dealer eStore for the most current information.
- 1 - Ford Division
OVERVIEW
The 2007 F-Super Duty® reinforces the tough image of the F-Series and continues to meet the needs of both commercial and
personal use towing customers. The 2007MY includes all the amenities you were used to in 2006 plus:
MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY CHANGES
• The SuperCab Lariat Highline Edition (17M), available
on SuperCab Lariat SRW, includes the following
features:
— Captain's Chairs with unique Black leather seating
surfaces
— Chromed exhaust tip
— Chromed mirror caps
— Chromed pickup bed tiedown hooks
— Chromed tow hooks
— Instrument cluster w/chromed accents and
enhanced message enter with trip computer
— Leather-wrapped front floor console lid
— Unique all chromed billet-style grille
— Unique Ebony accents (carpet/scuff plates/cowl
trim)
— Unique instrument panel inserts
— Three exterior colors
— 5" chromed tubular step bars
• The Lariat Outlaw Package (17S), available on Crew
Cab Lariat SRW, includes the following features:
— All weather floor mats
— Black monotone paint with unique red tapestripe
— Body color front grille, mirror caps, door handles,
wheel lip moldings and front and rear bumpers
— Chromed exhaust tip
— Instrument cluster w/chromed accents and
enhanced message center with trip computer
— Unique black and red leather-trimmed Captain's
Chairs with center console and FlexFold™ 60/40
rear bench seat
— Unique door trim panel
— Unique ebony interior accents (carpet, door trim
inserts, scuff plates, B-pillars)
— Unique instrument cluster appliqué
— Unique instrument panel insert
EXTERIOR CHANGES
• Ford Harley-Davidson® Package (17H) is now available
with the following three color combinations:
— Black with Medium Wedgewood Blue Flames
(UD/85B)
— Dark Stone with Black Flames (T7/85E)
— Medium Wedgewood Blue with Black Flames
(LD/85E)
• Colors Added:
FUNCTIONAL CHANGES
• The standard axle on the SRW with 5.4L gas engine is
now the 4.10 non-limited slip axle (X41). The 3.73 nonlimited
slip axle (X37) is now an option on the SRW with
5.4L gas engine.
EMISSIONS CHANGES
• For the 2007 model year the following vehicle
configurations will not be available in California, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York or Vermont:
— F-350 SRW/DRW 5.4L gas engine with manual
transmission
— F-350 DRW 4x4 5.4L gas engine with automatic
transmission
— F-350 DRW SuperCab and Crew Cab 4x2 with
5.4L gas engine and automatic transmission
— F-350 SRW/DRW 6.8L gas with manual
transmission
— F-350 SRW/DRW 6.8L gas with automatic
transmission with the 10,000 GVWR Package
• California Emissions System (422) is available with the
following vehicle combinations:
EMISSIONS CHANGES (Continued)
— F-350 SRW with 5.4L gas engine, automatic
transmission (995/44T) and California Emissions
System (422)
— Regular Cab DRW 4x2 5.4L gas engine with
automatic transmission (995/44T)
— SRW/DRW 6.8L gas engine with automatic
transmission (99Y/44T) and without the 10,000
GVWR Package (6)
• 50 State Emissions System (425) is forced with 6.0L
diesel engine (99P) and a Fleet Only option on the
following configurations:
— F-350 SRW with 5.4L gas engine, automatic
transmission (995/44T) and 50 State Emissions
System (425)
— Regular Cab DRW 4x2 5.4L gas engine with
automatic transmission (995/44T)
— SRW/DRW 6.8L gas engine with automatic
transmission (99Y/44T) and without the 10,000
GVWR Package (6)
• LATE AVAILABILITY The following configurations will
not be available until July:
— F-350 SRW with 5.4L gas engine, automatic
transmission (995/44T) and California Emissions
System (422)
— F-350 SRW with 5.4L gas engine, automatic
transmission (995/44T) and 50 State Emissions
System (425)
— F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4x2 with 5.4 L gas
engine, automatic transmission (995/44T) and
California Emissions System (422)
— F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4x2 with 5.4 L gas
engine, automatic transmission (995/44T) and 50
State Emissions System (425)
— F-350 SRW/DRW 6.8 L gas engine with automatic
transmission(99Y/44T) and California Emissions
System (422), less the 10,000 GVWR Package
(6)
— F-350 SRW/DRW 6.8 L gas engine with automatic
transmission (99Y/44T) and 50 State Emissions
System (425), less the 10,000 GVWR Package
(6)
OPTION PROGRAM CHANGES
• Options Added:
— LT275/65Rx20E BSW All Terrain tire (T9T) is now
available with the Lariat 20" wheel (64T)
• Options Revised:
— 10,000 GVWR Package (6) is no longer
available on the 6.8L gas engine (99Y) with
California Emissions (422) or 50 State Emissions
(425)
— Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench seat (3H/3E) is now
available on all XL. The Fleet only restriction has
been lifted.
— Power Equipment Group (903) is now available on
XL
— Tilt Steering Wheel (524) is now available as a
stand-alone option on XL Fleet. Cruise Control
(525) and Tilt Steering Wheel (524) continue to be
optional on XL and standard on XLT and Lariat.
• Options Deleted:
— Premium Electronic AM/FM
Stereo/Cassette/Single CD/Clock (58K)

 

Wow! that is news to me...Should make used Superdutys highly coveted for awhile this spring, depending on where you live.
gw

 

boxcar1974 --

GREAT info! Thanks for posting...

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