Ford f250 5.4

[JD3203]

I am in the need for a truck for my son. He needs to be able to tow the tractor and haul stuff for my construction company. I need him to have a 3/4 ton truck but do not want to pay for a diesel. Is this a good motor in a 3/4 ton crew cab 4x4 truck? I am hoping to find a standard in whatever I find. Thanks for your help

 

[bdog]

Ford hasn't put a standard in their trucks in some time. I know they don't offer it now. Not exactly sure when they quit - 2007 maybe?

The 5.4 is a dog in my opinion. I owned three 2008 F-250's with the 5.4 that I bought new. I recently traded them in. The 6.2 is so much better.

 

[s219]

My wife's uncle has a 250 with the 5.4 gasser, and it really drinks fuel.

 

[sld]

The 5.4 would be adequate for whatever you ask it to do. The V10's were much better.

If you get the 5.4, just make sure it has at least the 4:10 rear end.

 

[JD3203]

Thanks for the help. It sounds like I'll be ok buying him a 5.4. I'm looking for a review if a truck with a 5.4 that pulled 6,000 or so pounds regularly. Any advice helps

 

[94BULLITT]

The 5.4 is a great engine. I think since the main purpose of the truck is towing I would try to find a V-10. It is the same engine as the 5.4 but 2 more cylinders. It probably won't drink any more gas than a 5.4. You might want to look at some RV forums they love the V-10. Looking for one with a manual trans is a good idea. The auto trans is the weak point in these trucks but they still give decent service if they are maintained properly and not abused. I would look under the front of the truck to see if it had a snow plow mount. If it does walk away from it. The guys with plows are hard on transmissions. SLD is right about trying to find one with 4.10's. Most of them had 3.73's and with the large tires they came with they did not perform to well. One with 3.73's and a manual trans will probably do pretty good. If you can find a 05 or newer truck it will have the 3 valve engine and it will have more power.

 

[Diamondpilot]

5.4 is not much in a F250. It was well suited for a F150.

The 6.8 V10 was a great motor.

If looking on a budget look at a 6.0 GM. Lots of bang for the buck. Biggest issue is the weak front end.

Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

The 5.4 is a great engine. I think since the main purpose of the truck is towing I would try to find a V-10. It is the same engine as the 5.4 but 2 more cylinders. It probably won't drink any more gas than a 5.4. You might want to look at some RV forums they love the V-10. Looking for one with a manual trans is a good idea. The auto trans is the weak point in these trucks but they still give decent service if they are maintained properly and not abused. I would look under the front of the truck to see if it had a snow plow mount. If it does walk away from it. The guys with plows are hard on transmissions. SLD is right about trying to find one with 4.10's. Most of them had 3.73's and with the large tires they came with they did not perform to well. One with 3.73's and a manual trans will probably do pretty good. If you can find a 05 or newer truck it will have the 3 valve engine and it will have more power.

The auto was the weak link but a 5.4 does not make enough power to tear them up. Plus in 05 they put the Torque Shift behind them, the same tranny the diesel gets. No way a V10 or 5.4 could damage them.

Chris

 

[Markcuda]

What motor and year did ford have spark plug blowing out problems?

 

[bdog]

We regularly towed 6-10k with our 5.4 f-250s. They got around 5 mpg when towing.