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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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5.4 engine good or bad
I am looking at buying a 2001 f-150 with a 5.4 with 231000km on it. Was this a good motor or is that to high of millage on it. Don't want to buy a peace of junk.

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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I have a 00 F 150 with 172,000 miles still runs strong dosn't use oil, as for power this is one heck of a motor,don't expect mileage though
 
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gas mileage i mean
 
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Yeah they are a well built engine good power dependable and reliable if well taken care of 231000 km is nothing
 
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