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#789 of 1181 2005 Ford F250 Crew 4x4 XLT 5.4 by cajuncountry Feb 25, 2007 (6:19 pm)
I am looking at buying a 2005 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4 XLT with the 5.4 liter with 34700 miles. I went look at the dealership on Friday and needless to say it is in my driveway now for a "weekend" test drive. So far I can say that I truly enjoy this truck, it has every option I can think of except leather. The only worry is the 5.4 engine. So far I have no complaints about the engine but everyone says I would get it if it were a diesel. This is my intentions with this truck. I will use occassionaly as a daily driver but not often. Will tow a 5000 pound camper usually once a month for a weekend trip and also go on a three hour trip to the camp with only a small boat in tow. The longest trip planned this year is a eight hour drive. My question is in every ones opinion do I really need the diesel or is the 5.4 ok. Also is the gas the cheaper route for what I do or is th diesel. I have a 04 with 26,000 miles now so I really dont use the vehicle that much in town. Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Feb 26, 2007 5:25 am) lostcause245 (Feb 26, 2007 7:15 pm) cajuncountry (Feb 27, 2007 2:22 pm) lostcause245 (Feb 28, 2007 7:52 pm)
#790 of 1181 Re: 2005 Ford F250 Crew 4x4 XLT 5.4 [cajuncountry] by wpalkowski Feb 26, 2007 (5:25 am)
Replying to: cajuncountry (Feb 25, 2007 6:19 pm) Crew Cab with a 4x4 is a big heavy beast. What's the rear end ratio on the truck? Hopefully it's a 4.10:1 or 4.30:1. (If it's the 3.73:1 ratio, the truck will be sluggish, especially when towing.) The higher rear end ratio will give you more torque to pull your load. 5K lbs isn't that much to tow (unless you're going over Rockies), and the truck probably won't even know the boat is back there. Were you able to hook your camper up and drag it around town? That said, a diesel will get you there faster and with better mileage, but it doesn't sound like you need a diesel - especially with highter cost of diesel fuel, oil, filters, etc.   I have same truck with a long bed, but I've got a V10 in it. I pull a camper that's 8700 lbs, and occaisionally tow a skid steer that's well over 10K lbs. The V10 can handle them both fine, but on big hills the motor is running at high revs. Plus my gas mileage is abysmal when I tow - 7-9 mpg. I get 10-11 mpg in the city, and 12-14 on the highway, but it really depends on how hard and fast I drive. Your mileage with the 5.4 isn't going to be all that much higher than mine because the 5.4 is going to have to work a little bit harder. It's not my daily driver - but when empty, the V10 is a real blast to drive. THe long bed holds 39 gallons of fuel so fill ups were rather painful when gas went over $3/gal.
#791 of 1181 Re: 2005 Ford F250 Crew 4x4 XLT 5.4 [cajuncountry] by lostcause245 Feb 26, 2007 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: cajuncountry (Feb 25, 2007 6:19 pm) I have a 2001 Super Cab 2wd with the 5.4 and after three years I, too, truly enjoy this truck. Based on my experience with it and your intentions it would probably suit your needs quite well. However, wpalkowski did hit the nail on the head with the 3.73 rear end on this truck, it is a bit sluggish when towing. If I am really milking the throttle I have recorded up to 17 mpg on the highway empty, but when pulling your trailer dont expect more than 10 or 11 mpg. It starts every morning, has 105000 miles on it, and has not spent one single day in the shop. I hope this helps with your decision and good luck! Replies to this message: cajuncountry (Feb 27, 2007 2:22 pm) lostcause245 (Feb 28, 2007 7:52 pm)
#792 of 1181 love this truck by ladiestruck Feb 26, 2007 (9:16 pm)
I have a '03 f250 crew cab short box with a v10, it is my daily driver and I have had no problems on the Montana roads except for the usual light rearend sliding around a bit (makes for a fun ride though). The only problems that I have had are similar to the postings above. I have the "clunking" sound when going over bumps- figured it was my shocks or cab mounts, but dont really want to replace the shocks and have the same problem I did on the '77chevy of having an even harder ride. One thing that I have noticed is a ticking sound when excelleration (not a constant) it sounds more like an exhaust leak, but I cant find any obvious leaks. Any other ideas of what it might be?   I seem to get about 10mpg no matter what Im doing in the truck; hauling, town or interstate. Next trip will be fully loaded going to Tahoe in the summer time
#793 of 1181 Re: converting 2wd into 4wd [jneal] by ladiestruck Feb 26, 2007 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: jneal (Feb 15, 2007 8:10 am) I agree, years ago I worked with my dad converting a '76 F250 auto 2wd (270 I think, bored out to a 460) to manual 4wd. Easiest thing we did was find and old junker 4wd manual and switch frames. Still was not an easy job. finding the right mounts and fenagaling the frame was quite a project.
#794 of 1181 Re: 2005 Ford F250 Crew 4x4 XLT 5.4 [lostcause245] by cajuncountry Feb 27, 2007 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: lostcause245 (Feb 26, 2007 7:15 pm) Wel I bought it today, So far I love this truck. The room inside the truck is unbelievable. I chece my gas mileage and so far it is 12.8 mixed, I have to remember that I did not buy this truck for the gas mileage. Thanks everyone for the input. Replies to this message: lostcause245 (Feb 28, 2007 7:52 pm)
#795 of 1181 2001 F 250 4X4 NOISE COMMING FROM FRONT END by zekebz71 Feb 28, 2007 (3:56 pm)
THE NOISE WAS THE BUSHINGS FOR THE FRONT SWAY BAR. 130.00 DOLLARS AND I CHANGED THEM. NOISE GONE
#796 of 1181 Re: 2005 Ford F250 Crew 4x4 XLT 5.4 [cajuncountry] by lostcause245 Feb 28, 2007 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: cajuncountry (Feb 27, 2007 2:22 pm) Thats about 2 mpg off of mine but you did get the 4x4, which sounds reasonable. Congrats to you and hope it is as trouble free as mine.
#797 of 1181 Totaled My2005 F250 PSD..need some advice by bubbabean Mar 02, 2007 (12:35 pm)
I recently totaled my 2005 F250 PSD...just settled with insurance company, and now need new truck. I am considering going to gas...i am waffling between the 5.4L and the V10...I dont want to underpower the truck, but I also dont want to burn fuel unnecessarily....does anyone have any ballpark MPGs for both, and good, bad, or ugly experiences with either. I do love the diesel, but the settlement will not make it possible. Replies to this message: kcram (Mar 02, 2007 9:54 pm) lostcause245 (Mar 03, 2007 8:17 pm) fordtuf1 (Mar 18, 2007 8:36 pm)
#798 of 1181 Re: Totaled My2005 F250 PSD..need some advice [bubbabean] by kcram HOST Mar 02, 2007 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: bubbabean (Mar 02, 2007 12:35 pm) From reports I've read, the V10 may do better. The reason being, your right foot won't be as inclined to shove the go-pedal in the carpet to get the truck moving when you know you have the power to do so with light throttle. Ford actually proved this to themsleves many years ago. When they were testing the original Escort, they wanted to offer a 1.3L engine standard and the 1.6 optional. In their testing, they found the 1.6 actually got better fuel mileage because the 1.3 was underpowered for the car.   kcram - Pickups Host

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