Thinking of going Ford
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Thinking of going Ford
I need a good used Truck and have been thinking of going with a F150. I would probably have to get a 2000-2002 model. I have been reading horror stories of the spark plug problems with the 5.4. I have also read of some head gasket problems (I think it was head gasket, maybe intake manifold gasket?) with certain years of the 5.4. I know this is a Ford Forum so is there a certain year or motor that I should avoid? I will be pulling a 16.5 ft Lund boat so I will need a little power but I think the 4.6 should handle it. Just need some advice. I just sold my 95 Chev. with 180,000 so I need to upgrade quick. Thanks
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welcome to the site!
i have a 4.6 and i think it has plenty of power my friends brother has a 02 or 03 f150 with a 5.4 and that is loaded with power compared to mine
i havent heard of any problems with the 5.4 but i never really looked for one!
im sure some other people on here will more than likely know about any problems
for work i pull a 24' double axle loaded with golfcarts, i use my bosses 06 chevy5.3 and the trailer drives the truck but evern now and then i use my 04 4.6 and it throws that trailer around
i have a 4.6 and i think it has plenty of power my friends brother has a 02 or 03 f150 with a 5.4 and that is loaded with power compared to mine
i havent heard of any problems with the 5.4 but i never really looked for one!
im sure some other people on here will more than likely know about any problems
for work i pull a 24' double axle loaded with golfcarts, i use my bosses 06 chevy5.3 and the trailer drives the truck but evern now and then i use my 04 4.6 and it throws that trailer around
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I have a 2001 with the 4.6. I put a cold air intake with throttle boby spacer and chipped it. I run a 16" rim with 33's and pull a 17' trailer with a 91' f-150 with 44 agriculture tires on it all day long. It does just fine. You won't break any speed records but it's got plenty of power.
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As cheap as they are now you can get a new one with no frills for 13,000. The 4.6 has adequate power and Ford has worked the bugs out since it entered the market in the T-Birds and Crown Vics. I am VERY happy with mine.