09 ford f150

[schmoe147]

I'm looking to hear reports on the 4.6L engine. I'm a little nervous going with something so small vs the 5.4L or 5.0L. What are your thoughts on this engine and dependability.Thanks

[Jeremy airjer W]

If you think the 5.4 has no power........

Occasional we see some of the older ones with broken valve springs. They also had issues with plugged EGR passages in the intake elbow. If you happened to have one with the plastic intake it would eventually ruptures and blow all the coolant out. The updated plenum had a metal coolant crossover tube.

Other than that it's just the normal stuff with any engine.

[Scott K]

The 4.6 is a good engine for a truck that doesnt pull much. If you pull with your truck, I would be looking into a bigger engine. But everyday driving, you wouldnt notice the difference between a 5.4, vs the 4.6.

2009 should have the newer style plenum, so that shouldnt be a problem.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

After having a few trucks with the 5.4l, I wouldn't touch a 4.6. It wouldn't even be able to get out of it's own way, much less haul something.