Need truck advice

rod7515 said

318willrun, can you tell me the downfalls other then not having power? In the 70's I towed a 70 cuda 440 6 pack with an old ranchero 302. Other than not having an abundance of power I had no complaints. It got me back and forth so I understand lack of power but does the 4.7 have mechanical issues that I should be aware of?
Thanks Rod

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yes, the 4.7 had mechanical issues. they are time bombs. Some have had good luck with them, but way way too many took an early exit. I have seen a few with 200,000 + miles on them, but I've seen more blown up at an early life (under 100,000) than make it to 200,000. In fact, a guy at work just lost his 4.7 at 98,000 miles and no, he never abused his truck.
Like I said, I wouldn't buy a 4.7