Ford F-250..460 ci

[George Jr.]

Looking at Ford F-250 pickup with 460 ci engine, suggestions on what to check and anyone's experience with this engine.

Thanks in advance,

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by George Jr.

Looking at Ford F-250 pickup with 460 ci engine, suggestions on what to check and anyone's experience with this engine.

Thanks in advance,

Depends on what year. As a rule, they are solid, and powerful, although fuel consumption leaves something to be desired. I don't remember any recent issues with them, the trucks themselves were recalled for a few things, but the engines were sound. They discontinued this engine with the advent of the V10 Triton, which gets just a little better mileage than the 7.5.
Terry

[eaglerab]

been driving Fords since I was 15. Currently drive a 92 F250 with a 7.3 Liter diesel. Original engine/ trans with 230,000 miles, and I just drove from Tx to Oregon nearly non stop to tow an airstream back. When i first got the truck it got somewhere around 25 miles per gallon but has deteriorated since; still gets around 15 when towing my '69 Overlander 27 ft. As of 1992, Ford had not implemented the powerstroke diesel engine, but my truck has the same engine as the powerstroke minus the turbocharger.
About the 460. quite a powerful engine- should be able to get parts and ppl to work on it if and when it breaks down. The big drawback about it is that your gas mileage would seriously suck. somewhere around 10 mpg would be my estimate and considerably less with anything behind it, but it would tow the hell out of an airstream.

[Silver Bullet]

I pull with a 460 (bored .060 over), that translates to a 473 cid. Not pulling, 9 mpg, pullling here in the desert SW in mountain country, 6-7 mpg. Needless to say, mpg is WAY better down hill than up!
Bottom line , next to the diesels, it's the brunt of the stump puller's.

Oscar

[biggerbadbrad]

Powerful engine. Solid drivetrain. Solid suspension. Poor fuel economy. Watch for early signs of body rust around rear wheel wells and rocker panels on ALL Ford F-series trucks including and prior to 1996 for F250 and F350 and including and prior to 1992 for F150. Also, the twin I-beam suspensions and the 4x4 suspensions for these model years are notorious for causing premature and uneven tire wear. Although I have not personally had this problem, another thing to check for is that the dual fuel tanks work properly (if applicable). Apparently they have internal electronic fuel pumps that commonly malfunction and can be expensive to repair. Resale value for these trucks is average for models with the gas engines and above average for models with the diesel engines.

Up here in northern Alberta, Canada, it is interesting to see what brands of full size pick-up trucks are used in the oil patch where breaking down in the winter is not an option. Ford: 60% Dodge: 30% Chev/GMC: 10% Toyota: <1%

BTW I drive a Chev.

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[George Jr.]

Thanks a million for all the input. Due to gas price, I think I will stay with 1982 Chev 3/4 ton stick shift 305ci.

Thanks,