I'm trying despaterately to figure out if the small v8 is an option with the f250. I want the four full doors with the crew cab option, the real size (read 6.5' box, not the 5' midget box) but i'm not pulling horses, so a 5.4 with low gearing will do the trick, or something comparable. any info would be great.
thanks
Erik
currently in a F150 with a *sniff sniff 4.9L I-6. =(

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On the F250 the 5.4 V8 5-speed manual OD is standard
I've never driven the manual 5-speed but I've heard from a few that have them, that they're really nice. The gearing on the manual 5-speed is much better than the automatic, with a 1st @ 5.72 and up to 5th at 0.76 Reverse is 5.24 (These numbers are very close to my 6-speed diesel) If you're interested in the auto the numbers are not as good but plenty of people still use these to pull with. 1st @ 2.71 up to 4th @ 0.71 with reverse being 2.18 (personally for towing, I'd rather have the manual)

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

Erik -

Depending on how much you are planning to tow, the 5.4 will be fine. I have the auto in mine, and regularly tow about 3,000# through the Ozark Mountains with no problems. If you will be towing much more, you might want to look at the V10.

Jeff

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Y2K SD250 SC XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, Auto; SWB; Off Road Pkg; Towing Pkg; Torreador Red; Sliding Back Glass; Tinted Windows

Mods (minor so far):

• Westin step bars (black powdercoat)
• Bugflector II bug shield
• Pendaliner S/R bedliner
• Vent Shade Ventvisors
• GTS Slotted taillight covers
• Ford logo brake light (hitch plug)

Wish List:

• Gibson SS exhaust
• Rolltop bedcover (probably Retrax)
• AirAid or K&N FIPK
• Grill guard

 

I have a F250 Crew Cab with the 8' bed and the 5.4L V8. I went with the automatic (my first ever automatic) and the 4.10LS in the rear.

I only have about 1700 miles on the truck so far, but I can tell you that I have no complaints with the engine.

I don't plan to tow much with this truck, and it has more than enough power to move its own weight around, even up the adirondack mountains.


Hope this helps.

Michael

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2001 F250 CC Lariat LWB, 5.4L V8, 4.10LS
- Jeraco Deluxe Cab High Cap, color matched
- Uniden 68LTW CB Radio/Wilson 1000 Mag Mount Antenna
- Trying to figure out what's next

 

I have a 01 F-250 CC 4X4 5.4L Auto and tow a trailer daily for my buss. I weighed the whole thing today at 15,000lbs. and it pulled just fine. I even got the same mileage as pulling the same trailer empty at 65-70 mph so I was pretty happy about that. 13.5mpg is not bad pulling that much weight.

 

HOW'S THE GAS MILEAGE DURING NORMAL DRIVING AND WHILE TOWING WITH THE 5.4 F250??

 

As for MPG, I see 10-12 Towing depending on the load. For normal driving 14-17 on mostly hwy @ 65 MPH.

 

Average 13.5 - 15 MPG mixed Hwy/City; 10-12 MPG towing; haven't really done any Hwy trips without towing, so no numbers for that.


[This message has been edited by JDMnAR (edited 05-02-2001).]