Good/bad about V-10s?

[Slackjaw]

I'm looking at a '99 V-10 and wanted to know of anything in particular I should look for while inspecting/looking over the truck. I know there have been some issues with the plugs popping out, but besides that is there anything else I need to be aware of?

The truck I'm looking at is a 99 F350 w/102,000. Tranny was replaced two years ago, don't know why. Anything I should be worried about or suspect? I need a truck to carry a 2500 lbs camper and pull a boat/4-place snowmaching trailer.

Any help would be appreciated. BTW, is there a FAQ section for the V-10? I searched and couldn't find anything.

Thanks,
Slackjaw

[Pappy19]

The plugs popping out and the R4100 tranny issues are the only thing negative that I have ever heard of. Most of the guys that have V-10's from '99-05 have added headers, exhaust and intake, plus a programmer. All of that works well on the early V-10's. From 2006 to present, the hp on the new V-10's is about maxed out and not much one can do to up the hp. The early ones have about 300hp and the new ones are around 370hp. I think I remember that some early ones had exhaust leaks by the manifold, might check that too.

A rig with over 100k should be checked over real well for general maintenance issues; brakes,hoses,coolant change, belt/tensioner, flush and refill all fluids,etc.

[TonkaThunder]

Every Triton had manifold leaking issues. It was all just hit or miss on which ones actually had major problems. But I agree, the only major issues was spitting spark plugs, and the 4R100 was pretty well sorted out by 99.

[Slackjaw]

My local Ford dealer (service department) said it was mainly the 5.4 spitting plugs and that some 6.8s had the manifold issues. The one I looked at was in excellent mechanical condition; it was quiet, no leaks, brakes were fine, no funny sounds. Everything checked out on it.

However, the truck has a reconstructed title-I'm going to start a new thread to ask about this. He said it had been rolled over. I wouldn't have known that if he didn't tell me so. It was rolled in '01 and he bought it in '02.

Slackjaw

[6757]

Slackjaw,

I have a 99 V-10, and it has been a really good truck. No transmission issues, not plug problems.
I have replaced one sensor, one coil, and the fuel pump.

[LSchicago2]

Good: Reliability. Bad: Fuel economy. LS

[TonkaThunder]

Any "Triton" motor has the possibility of spark plug "spitting" problems after the plugs have been replaced just once.

[Harley Davidson F-350 FX4]

I have an 03 v10. I have had no problems what-so-ever and more power than I need. All that I have done is install the hypertech power programmer and a flowmaster 5" exhaust. I love this motor. I have seen many with over 300k. I also had an 03 excursion with v10, no problems at all.

[DaveV10]

I had a 02' and now have a 06' both V10's with no engine problems at all. They pretty much got the plug spitting problem fixed in 02' and you don't hear anything at all about that happening nowdays.

[markwilson]

It’s a fast truck and great in snow
Excellent towing/ hauling capacity
But mileage is not decent.

[MahdeyS]

Gulp, gulp, gulp..thats it drinking fuel. Friend has one and he gets about 11 to 12 on the highway. Theres a really nice 02 limited 4x4 here in town for $9999 with a warrenty.

[SamC2]

I've got an '00 F-250 4x4 SC V-10/auto. My neighbor has a twin truck, but with a V-8/auto. His mileage is worse than mine, especially on the highway. There's no comparison as far as power.