Im buying a used f150 1998-2002
somewhere in that year range am i better off with the 6 cylinder or 8 cylinder
which is better i see alot of 8 cylinder motors blowing head gaskets

 

Guess it depends on your intentions!

There is a lot more than engine size, too. Two wheel, or four wheel drive.....auto, or manual.....regular, S-cab, or S-crew? Then there are color choices, different trim packages and on and on...........

So, what do want a truck, to do for you?

 

4.6 or 5.4 v8 hands down

 

Owned both a V6 and V8, I prefer the V8 models. Better performance and not much difference in mileage.

 

I am waiting for the 6.2 to be more available and I will snag one for my truck. I crave power.....

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I would never buy the V6 since it gets the same fuel economy as either V8 but is a dog. I had the 5.4L in my 2005 Lariat and it was great. Averaged 16.1 city/hwy and it was 2wd. I have the 4.6L in my 2002 Supercrew and its a pig and averages 13.2 city/hwy. I kinda wish I wouldda held out for the 5.4L in this truck, too.

Side note- I did notice alot better pickup and response after switching to 91 octane gas in the 4.6L.