01 F150 Reliability

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Jun 30, 2006 | 10:24 PM

joepirate

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01 F150 Reliability

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Contemplating purchasing an 01 F150 4.6L man trans 2WD w/88K. Concerned about reliability, I hear good things about this engine. Thoughts on this engine versus 8 cylinder?

Also concerned about towing capacity for the 4.6L, must I have a 3.55 rear to pull 3000 lbs (boat)??

thx!

Jun 30, 2006 | 10:47 PM

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The 4.6 liter is an 8 cylinder.... Did you mean versus the 5.4? Or did you get the 6 banger...?

Jul 1, 2006 | 08:30 AM

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I am sorry. I meant to say V-6 4.2L with manual transmission.

Jul 1, 2006 | 10:20 AM

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For towing, you will wish you had the large V8....

Jul 1, 2006 | 10:46 AM

joepirate

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Given I will only tow maybe 10 times per year with about 2500 - 3000 lb will a v-6 work? I am more concerned about overall fuel economy when I am not towing I just want to make sure I do not damage the truck when I am towing.

Jul 1, 2006 | 04:25 PM

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Yes, I would Highly recommend the 3.55 Gears. If it has 3.08 Gears, then 2000# is the max. The Automatic tranny's are much stronger than the Mazda 5-speeds in these trucks.