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Upgrading to newer F150
Looking at selling my '95 F150 XLT 5.8 and getting something a bit more modern. Currently thinking about a 250 but it's probably overkill as this is just a spare vehicle for bad weather, hauling mulch once a season and as a backup. I want to run it to the airport every week so that I can keep my car garaged so that's why I am also considering upgrading.
What are the years and engine config I should be targeting? I am planning on a max of $10K. I don't need the Quad Cab as my kids are gone but I do like the extra cab. Thanks |
2004 5.4 stay away
Having some expensive education on the issues with the 2004 5.4 triton I would avoid that engine. Otherwise the later years had some of these issues rectified. Cam phaser rattling, some issues with vacuum actuated four wheel drive, rear end, to name a few. I fixed most of these, (the rear end still sings at 50 MPH, I ignore it) but previously I owned a 91 with the venerable 300 six. It had zero issues. Other than no power and much rust. :) Good luck!
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Thanks. I think I am going to steer towards the '01-'03 range and look around the South to get one that is relatively rust free. I saw an ad for one (might have been an early '04) that tipped me off as it mentioned specifically being a 2V engine without the notorious cam phasers. I want to get something reliable and I am almost thinking that I am going to have to look for a Tundra instead. Have had incredible experience with Lexus SUV's. I really don't want to do that but if the end game is reliability, I might have to.
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Originally Posted by erupert66
(Post 16078431)
Looking at selling my '95 F150 XLT 5.8 and getting something a bit more modern. Currently thinking about a 250 but it's probably overkill as this is just a spare vehicle for bad weather, hauling mulch once a season and as a backup. I want to run it to the airport every week so that I can keep my car garaged so that's why I am also considering upgrading.
What are the years and engine config I should be targeting? I am planning on a max of $10K. I don't need the Quad Cab as my kids are gone but I do like the extra cab. Thanks |
Originally Posted by wrvond
(Post 16085631)
For that price range you are likely looking at a 2010 SCAB XLT 2WD with 4.6L motor. Which sounds like it is right up your alley. :-X22
With 4WD, I am not seeing anything newer than '06 or so under $10K. |
Playing the 4WD card, eh? Well, what I thought was a stroke of genius apparently turned out to be just a stroke...
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What are the thoughts on the 5.4 motor found in the early (2001ish) trucks?
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They are darn good motors.
I have had several of these gen 1 motors and they are excellent choices. They do have the occasional spark plug blow out (some report it, I have never had it over hundreds of thousands of miles on my Modular motors) Good luck in your search. Thanks! Jeremiah |
Looking at an '08 with the trusty 4.6. Strongly considering it.
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I got an 07 with a 4.6 and it has 160k miles on it, haven't had no problem with it. It's a lil sluggish but i have the edge tuner in it and it helped a lot !
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