Ford F150 with 4.6 Triton V-8

[Recon]

Anyone have an F -150 with this motor. I'm looking at a used truck with this engine; 2008, 4.6 automatic, 4x4 etc. I don't tow much of anything. Just looking for opinions, or someone's knowledge about this motor. Thank You!

[Scott K]

The 4.6 is a pretty good motor, it has a few less HP then the 5.4, but if you dont tow, you probably wont even notice it. Otherwise they are very comparable to the 5.4, most cases even using the exact same parts.

[Hafnutz]

I've had several 4.6s. Never had a problem with em. They did have some trouble with spark plugs blowing out around 2000 but that issue has long since been cured. Might be a little down on power compared to a 5.4. Mileage should about the same. Depending on the gearing 3:73 vs. 3:55 you should get around 18-19 on the highway under the right conditions.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

After having a 5.4L in 2 trucks since 2005, I can't imagine stepping back in power. The 5.4 is a pooch.

[hunterlaker]

140,000 on mine not a problem with it

[slurpie]

had a couple of them their a good motor. The 97 now has 220,000 on it and still going starting to use oil when really rodding on it though.

[charliepete]

I put 190,000 on my stickshift 4.6 before selling it without ever having a problem. It was reliable, but underpowered in the long run. Plugs and wires helped, but it was still a dog.