I was on the ford website just a minute ago just messing around building a truck and i noticed you cant even pick a 5.4 engine anymore. it is not even offered on their website anymore

WHATS UP WITH THIS

 

The new engine lineup is theoretically more powerful and more reliable. Why would they keep the 5.4?

The new V-6 comes damned close in terms of HP, and the rest of the engines on paper aren't even comparable.

 

Where have you been bro? They scratched that motor a loooooong time ago... 5.0 is the new v8 for the f150.. Along with , 3.5 ecoboost, 3.7, 6.2 ... No more 5.4

 

as long as i can find parts for mine ill be fine
i hope the aftermarket keeps making stuff for them

 

The new 2012 Shelby Super Snake Mustang runs a 5.4l 1000 HP motor, so it hasn't been scrapped all together. Funny thing is that I have watched a series that was done recently on the life of Carol Shelby and he spoke about the reason they used the 5.4 when the new 5.0 and other motors were just released and he said that it has one of the strongest blocks made.

If I had the money I would likely buy a 09 or 10 with the 5.4 and the 6 speed tranny over the new ones. Yes the new ones make quite a bit more HP, but I love the way the power is with the 5.4l, especially since I do quite a bit of towing. Although an Ecoboost would be sweet though!

I think I will hang on to mine for quite a while, and even build the motor up when it finally does go and keep it.

 

they still use the 5.4 in the Expedition

 

This makes no sense. The new engines make more power and are better on MPGs. Unless you're going to boost the hell out of the block, who cares if the 5.4 is a stronger block than the 5.0? Sure Shelby made 1,000 hp in the 2013 Shelby 1000, but thats going to cost you $200,000 out the door. As far as I'm concerned, there's no reason to want the 5.4 over the 5.0 in the trucks now unless you're going for a 1,100 HP $150,000 build

And if you're that serious about towing power in a truck, starting with gas is the wrong way to go anyways.

 

the 5.4's are bulletproof. plus they're better for towing and that's what is most sought after in trucks, not 1,100 hp builds. if I could get a 2012 with the 5.4 and six speed trans, i'd take it. nothing wrong with the 5.0, but i love the 5.4

 

I believe people like them better for towing because they make max torque at a lower rpm... Maybe I'm wrong but I thought I read that on here somewhere

 

that's what i've heard too