2014 F-150 news
#47
How do you like that new 5.0 compared to the 5.4? It would be a lot cheeper than the 6.2, but I'm just worried about durability when towing/hauling with the aluminum block. I want this next truck to last me 10+ years. I currently have a 5.4/3.73 and it has torque up the a$$. I like how it pulls. The 5.4 has its issues, but overall I think it is a solid motor for a truck that gets used like a truck. I don't care if the 5.0 is quicker off the line!
Not towing, the 5.0 is more fun to drive than the 5.4 and I like the sound. I find that if I try (which isn't often), I can get better MPG with the 5.0.
#48
Well, I always liked the 5.4 and it served me well towing an 8k# boat. On paper the 5.0 boasts more torque and HP, but honestly while towing it feels very close to the 5.4 with just maybe a slight edge. From what I understand, Ford tuned the truck 5.0 for torque rather than HP.
Not towing, the 5.0 is more fun to drive than the 5.4 and I like the sound. I find that if I try (which isn't often), I can get better MPG with the 5.0.
Not towing, the 5.0 is more fun to drive than the 5.4 and I like the sound. I find that if I try (which isn't often), I can get better MPG with the 5.0.
#49
V-8's were optional and considered over-kill. A 4w/d was considered luxurious. An automatic transmission was unheard of in a truck. Either 'three on the tree' or '4 on the floor'.
Most towing for recreational purposes was done with station wagons, back when I was a kid.
I'd never see an owner of a station wagon that didn't have an aftermarket tow set-up, cuz back then, the auto companies didn't offer any sort of a 'tow package'.
U-Haul used to have quite a business installing tow bars and trailer hitches.
Last edited by High-ster; 04-14-2013 at 06:03 PM.
#50
I hope they give folks the option of disabling the Low Tire Pressure warning system. We in Canada usually run 4 steel wheels and 4 winter tires, but almost never pay the extra for sensors in the wheels. Give us an option to kill that stupid warning! And make it reflash-able so I can kill it in my 2013. If it takes an "accept" lawyer's warning, I'm for it.
I am so tired of getting the low tire pressure chime and warning. In Ontario, we're still on our winter tire setup this late in April and it is SO ANNOYING not to be able to disable that. Drives me crazy! But I won't buy those sensors since I've always checked my tire pressure regularly.
Gawd spare me from electronics!
Craig
My fourth F-series ordered new: 2013 XL 8-ft box 5.0 work truck
I am so tired of getting the low tire pressure chime and warning. In Ontario, we're still on our winter tire setup this late in April and it is SO ANNOYING not to be able to disable that. Drives me crazy! But I won't buy those sensors since I've always checked my tire pressure regularly.
Gawd spare me from electronics!
Craig
My fourth F-series ordered new: 2013 XL 8-ft box 5.0 work truck
Last edited by Shifter; 04-14-2013 at 07:01 PM.
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