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I am looking to buy a Ford 3/4 ton 4x4 that has the V10. I have read nothing but good things when they are compared to a daily driver such as a diesel. We do some camping and pull a 35ft. fifth wheel. Just wanted to know if any year model is better than the other when it coomes to the V10. Thanks.
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For the most pulling power any 05+ is a good choice. Nothing wrong with pre-05 trucks of course. It's just the 05+ has a 362hp/452lbft engine versus the pre-05's 310/425.
Look for one, no matter what year, with a 4.30 rear end.
Look for one, no matter what year, with a 4.30 rear end.
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Exaaactly!
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Our 2008 V10 has the 4.30s. I should've got them in our 2007. It's only like a $50 option to upgrade over the standard 4.10s ('05-current models). A '99-'04 V10 with standard 3.73s would pull well, but 4.30s would be a better choice. It would be nice if Ford offered those 4.88s that come standard in the F-450&F-550 chassis cabs for V10 pickups. I wonder if a 4.88:1-geared V10 3v pickup would pull well.....with 17" tires?
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good luck finding a 05-07
theres only 399 listed on autotrader for the whole usa
theres 9,724 diesels
thers 1529 v8 gassers
as usual, the v10 buyer gets the shaft....
theres only 399 listed on autotrader for the whole usa
theres 9,724 diesels
thers 1529 v8 gassers
as usual, the v10 buyer gets the shaft....
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I was laughed at when I bought my V10 over a year ago now I am laughing at the "other guys" that have parked their trucks because of fuel cost. I have an 01 F250, and love it. Wish the gearing was deeper. I tow a 18' car trailer for off-roading and just put air bags on the rear. It does fine going down the road
