How many Miles are on your 4.6/5.4 Modular Engine ?
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12-04-2012, 01:59 PM
Have you ever had any problems with the K&N? I have a kit sitting in my basement because it was messing up my mass air sensor and giving my truck faulty readings, the oil from the filter was that is. I cleaned it once or twice and never really put excessive oil on it that I know of. Does it really help with throttle response, power and fuel mileage like they say it does?
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Have you ever had any problems with the K&N? I have a kit sitting in my basement because it was messing up my mass air sensor and giving my truck faulty readings, the oil from the filter was that is. I cleaned it once or twice and never really put excessive oil on it that I know of. Does it really help with throttle response, power and fuel mileage like they say it does?
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#53
12-16-2012, 04:18 PM
Half Million Plus on Original Motor
522,136 miles on a 1998 F-250 Light Duty Lariat Extended Cab 4.6, purchased new in March of 1998.
The little 281 motor pushes around 3 & 1/2 tons and still runs strong like new, with NO mechanical repairs to engine to date.
Still has original timing chains. Still sounds showroom.
My favorite truck, so far.
The little 281 motor pushes around 3 & 1/2 tons and still runs strong like new, with NO mechanical repairs to engine to date.
Still has original timing chains. Still sounds showroom.
My favorite truck, so far.
#56
12-19-2012, 04:28 PM
189K on my '98 expedition with the 5.4L 2v motor. No engine or trans problems, but I'm OCD about regular maintenance. I would HIGHLY recommend getting one with the heavy tow package. It adds the extra trans cooler and an engine oil cooler, which I think adds to the longevity of the drive-train.
#59
12-27-2012, 07:49 PM
Interesting that this thread is still around! Begun in March and while I still have the E250 there is another that's taking its place. The one here now has 272K miles and will soon be on the market. It will make a great truck for someone who will somewhat baby it even though there are no signs its ill. Plugs could be changed but that'll be on the new owner but I'll give them a new set of Motorcraft SP479's.
Taking its place is an '03 E250 extended body with PW, PDL, A/C and that infernal KRE do-dad---do NOT like it. Since May I've added a carpeted plywood floor, insulation, FRP paneling, shelving and storage bins along with two Snap On end cabs. A cabinet made by me is tucked into a corner just behind the rear side barn door which is mostly a prototype of another I'm thinking of making next spring.
A high BTU/CFM heater with factory front controls and valves gives me a lot of control, adding a rear sliding curtain just behind the front seats gives me a lot of heat during the cold months. That curtain also raises the A/C's efficiency since it now will cool a much smaller area. A remote alarm and high-tech LED interior lighting completes most of the refitting I need to make this a nice work van.
The van had 165K miles on it, changed plugs and put about another 1K on it, taking me to today. A few more changes/improvements are contemplated but they won't be started until next summer---hate working in the cold!
Taking its place is an '03 E250 extended body with PW, PDL, A/C and that infernal KRE do-dad---do NOT like it. Since May I've added a carpeted plywood floor, insulation, FRP paneling, shelving and storage bins along with two Snap On end cabs. A cabinet made by me is tucked into a corner just behind the rear side barn door which is mostly a prototype of another I'm thinking of making next spring.
A high BTU/CFM heater with factory front controls and valves gives me a lot of control, adding a rear sliding curtain just behind the front seats gives me a lot of heat during the cold months. That curtain also raises the A/C's efficiency since it now will cool a much smaller area. A remote alarm and high-tech LED interior lighting completes most of the refitting I need to make this a nice work van.
The van had 165K miles on it, changed plugs and put about another 1K on it, taking me to today. A few more changes/improvements are contemplated but they won't be started until next summer---hate working in the cold!
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12-28-2012, 10:50 AM
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Hi,
F250 LD, 1997, 4.6L.
Regular maintenance.
-changed the LH Cylinder head by 100k (Pin Hole)
-now there is a new Pin Hole on the RH Cylinder head by 120K.
No heavy load or extreme temperatures. Never overheated (got the towing package with external Engine oil cooler and Transmission cooler as well)
Really like the Truck, but I think it's time to try something else.
I don't trust the Trucks from 2004 up, so there aren't many opportunities left. I definitely will not buy a Modular Engine Truck again.
I can’t imagine that Ford is selling so many of this engines.
I'm still not 100% through with Ford, but very close.
F250 LD, 1997, 4.6L.
Regular maintenance.
-changed the LH Cylinder head by 100k (Pin Hole)
-now there is a new Pin Hole on the RH Cylinder head by 120K.
No heavy load or extreme temperatures. Never overheated (got the towing package with external Engine oil cooler and Transmission cooler as well)
Really like the Truck, but I think it's time to try something else.
I don't trust the Trucks from 2004 up, so there aren't many opportunities left. I definitely will not buy a Modular Engine Truck again.
I can’t imagine that Ford is selling so many of this engines.
I'm still not 100% through with Ford, but very close.