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Oct 19, 2009 | 01:02 PM

srod

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4.6 2004 stx

Looking at buying a 2004 STX short box with a 4.6, it has 68,000 miles, can anyone give me a heads up on this model and engine as to durability, gas mileage, what I can expect to replace in the near future...
I'm moving up from my inline 4.9 with 256,000 miles it's been a great truck but I'm getting a little nervous about dependability.
thanks for any response..

Oct 20, 2009 | 05:24 PM

LxMan1

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The drivetrain is proven. No real issues. I prefer the 5.4L for the torque myself.
I have moved this to a forum where you will get better results.

Oct 20, 2009 | 05:44 PM

hillbilly316

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i have a 2008 stx 4x4 with the 4.6 and average close to 18 mpg.

Oct 20, 2009 | 08:41 PM

eatingdead

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I own a 2007 STX with the same power train. Truck runs great with almost 68K has never let me down. Gas mileage is about average. best I done was 19 and that was open road. Around town it should get ya around 15-16. My truck does pull good but I should have bought the 5.4...

Oct 20, 2009 | 10:59 PM

mercman86

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My '04 has been great! I average 20-22mpg (i drive like a grandpa). It just turned 76,000 miles and knock on wood no major issues!

Oct 21, 2009 | 09:04 AM

srod

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Thanks for the replies, have yet to see the truck it's 130 miles away, but looks to be in good condition by the pictures I've seen..
I don't really pull anything I'd need the 5.4 torque for, but I'd like to get that 20-22 mpg that's why I'm going for a two wheel drive short box model..
Do you believe it possible to get 150,000 to 200,000 miles out of the drivetrain with the majority of use light duty highway miles?