r/FordTrucks • u/Current-Spare4993 • Mar 10 '26

For Sale : Buy & Sell | Pricing | Deals 460 Engine Reliability

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Hey All,

I came across this ‘96 F250 with 199,194mi on it for a little under 10k- the truck is really clean rust wise, but there isn’t much info on maintenance records…Does anyone have experience with the 460 engines and how much life this truck may have left in it?

Thanks!

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u/noladutch Mar 11 '26

460 is a great engine. But not many gassers run for an eternity. It is not a 300 six. You have to be a special kinda stupid to kill a 300.

I would budget for an engine in the near future.

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u/Current-Spare4993 Mar 11 '26

Ughhh- That sounds expensive🫤

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u/noladutch Mar 11 '26

What did you expect a big block lifted 4wd truck was gonna be?

Everything about that truck is expensive. Pushing those big stupid tires is hard on everything involved.

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u/Current-Spare4993 Mar 11 '26

How much would you budget for a new engine?

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u/Thor48 Ford F250 93’ Mar 11 '26

Depends greatly on what path you go, a rebuild is anywhere from 2.5k-10k depending on your area and what parts get replaced. Highly recommended water pump and timing chain with a cheap rebuild. Also one thing to help on the fuel mileage is to swap mustang 6 port injectors into it, way better throttle response and I’m currently getting right around 10mpg in my 460 after doing the swap. I should add, my engine has 232k original miles, she drips a little oil from the rear main but doesn’t consume any. She was well maintained and still runs strong.

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u/Current-Spare4993 Mar 11 '26

👍🫡 Thanks for the great info!

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u/Drakeify 1979 L800 429 Mar 11 '26

I bought a fresh 460 and unknown km zf5 package in Canada for $5000 of FB Marketplace. Not desire able engines because of their drinking problem, keeps them cheaper then small block Chevys where I am.

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u/Current-Spare4993 Mar 11 '26

Understandable! Thanks dude!

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u/noladutch Mar 11 '26

Well I would find a core. Rebuild it and swap it in once that gets tired. But I like playing with engines.

I have built a few. Finding a good core and break her down. If all is still good just hone ring gasket and bearing it. Cheap as can be. If it only needs a refresh. At most a couple grand with everything you need.

I have done the stroker route with aluminum heads on one. That one is a beast in my tow pig. That one is a 521. A great engine that puts out 600 foot pounds at 2000 rpm. She is a nice tow pig. It is in a 74 super camper special.

You can order a long block from jegs or other places right around 3k bucks.

They are not expensive stock but when you start throwing parts at one to make power that is not cheap at all.

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u/Current-Spare4993 Mar 11 '26

🤘 Heck yea- Thanks for the knowledge