Which engine do you think is best

[NHarris]

Best in terms of most reliable.

 

[tabezic]

4.6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have the v8 in my mounty and my mom has the v6 in her ex... both with around 130,000 miles.. the v8 just seams more solid and reliable. it starts up right away as if it was new. the v6 has to turn over for a few extra seconds.. idk, it could b that it just needs plugs. but i would definatly stick with the v8.

and for the power gain u get with the v8, u can over look the loss of gas milage. imo

 

[GETMYBELTSON]

I can't speak on the 4.0L engines, but between the 4.6 and the 5.0 the 5.0 is the clear winner in regards to reliability. I don't think i've ever seen a 4.6 with over 150k miles that didn't burn oil from bad valve seals. Thats not even really a big deal either, but my 5.0 has over 200k on it and doesn't burn a drop.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Ok, who voted for the SOHC 4.0?

 

[Hartman]

Ok, who voted for the SOHC 4.0?

rofl

 

[techieman33]

Ok, who voted for the SOHC 4.0?

They must have been drunk and clicked it by mistake I don't think there is any doubt that the 302 4r70w combo is the most reliable powertrain combo.

 

[NHarris]

Out of my 4.0L OHV and 4.0L SOHC, the OHV is a winner. Doesn't burn any oil.

 

[corkey]

230,000 on my 4.0 ohv, love it,,

 

[jtbuck92]

4.6 ftw!!!

 

[Hartman]

OHV is a beast of a motor, but the best overall drivetrain is 5.0

 

[ragajungle]

hands down the 5L

 

[NHarris]

Poor 4.0 especially the SOHC. Few vote for it, but I guess that just says something....

 

[pickupman6]

i said 4l ohv. my truck has 280 and havent done anything to the motor or trans and it still purrs like a lion

 

[pickupman6]

oh but i have nothin against the 5.0. that would be my next choice.

 

[gavin]

the 302 has been around since the 60's.
if it wasn't reliable, Ford wouldn't have kept it around for almost 50 years.

 

[NHarris]

I think if the 4.0L SOHC didn't have the Chain Tensioner problems, it would be a lot more popular of an engine and get good ratings on here. Other than the chain tensioner issue the engine isn't that bad.

 

[turboexplorer]

5.0L All the way. There is a reason ford built that enigine for along as they did.

 

[techieman33]

I think if the 4.0L SOHC didn't have the Chain Tensioner problems, it would be a lot more popular of an engine and get good ratings on here. Other than the chain tensioner issue the engine isn't that bad.

I have to agree with you on that, there is a lot of potential in that motor, we've seen what some guys have gotten out of it. The timing chain issue just kills it for me though. That and the transmission isn't the greatest, especially in the earlier models.

 

[SploderXLT]

I love my 5.0's

 

[Spdrcer34]

NOTHING beats the 5.0L in terms of reliability, and power. Coupled with the far superior transmission options....

Ryan