Hey guys just have a quick question on the v8 4.6 & 5.4 what's the average miles before the engine just quits? Looking at a couple and they already have over 100k just don't want to buy then have it quit on me shortly after. It will be used to pull a bumper pull trailer 1 time every 2 months give or take.
I've got 267k on my 5.4 and put a new engine in for fun. They should last to 300k if they've been properly maintained.
Oh yeah. Plenty of people with engines over 300k. I'd say the transmissions usually need rebuilt around 200k but it all depends on maintenance. Every situation will be different.
Yeah well I mean it'd be used to pull a trailer once ever 2 months maybe, and I baby our current vehicle when pulling. Other than that it'd be a commuter to work.
200k is easy, 300k isn't unheard of. Do the full maintence (plugs, fluids, etc) and have the transmission looked at. Shoudl be good to go. What year motors are you looking at?
Okay. Well that's good to know, and even know I can go further. I know the biggest part is to be maintained correctly. Are there any issues with the motor?