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Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Jess	2-21-06
My wife and I are beginning the search for a possible Class C motor home for our retirement. I'm retired, she still works. We can't afford a Class A monster, so are focused on Class C used. Most of the ads so far feature the Ford 450 Triton V-10 engine, from around 24 feet to 31.5 feet coach. I would like to hear from those who own this engine, what your average gas mileage is, how is the performance, what you like and dislike about this engine, and is it big enough for a 31 foot coach. I am fearful of buying something that will spend lots of time in a shop. I could not afford that. Can you drive cross country with confidence with this engine? Thanks for your honest reports. Jess & Bonnie
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	JAmes Picco	2-28-08
I would think long and hard about any of Ford's Tirton engines, V8 or the V10. We own a 2003 32' class A Infinity motorhome equiped with the V10. It now has 29080 miles on it after 4 years od our use. The engine ran well until last Friday, 2/22/08 when enroute north on AZ Hwy 95 between Quartzsite and Parker, AZ, the engine spit out a sparkplug through the head. This, it turns out is a serious problem with all Triton engines [check the net for further] and Ford has refused to acknowlege it as a problem at all. They also will not cover it under their extended warranty. Buyer Beware! J. Picco
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	B C King	3-8-08
Jess, we bought a 2006 Jayco with one slide. We love the RV and have made one trip to Florida and another trip to no where and back that was in the hill and dale type of vaction. We never saw better than 8 MPG. We only have 6180 miles on the odometer and I do not expect to see amy improvement until the mileage gets above 3000 miles. We tow a '96 Jeep Cherokee 2 dr every where we go. The one thing I dislike is the downshifting on slight grades. Sometime two gears. I don't like to rev a new engine so began to drive without cruse anytime their was hills. I had to retire for health reasons and the wife has to fight to get any time off. Our camping is locally. Until her next vaction is scheduled. James - thanks for the info, I will start asking for the plugs to be tightened at 3000 intervels.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	FRANK	3-11-08
How many cubic inches is the v-10 and how is it with a banks kit on it? i tow a big race car trailer and am considering a class a with a v-10 in it and know i will need a banks power pack. thanks for all your help and experiences. FRANK
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Joe Chiarella	4-12-07
This posting is no doubt late, but, we just purchased a 2007 Fleetwood Tioga 32 feet, v-10 Triton, 5 speed overdrive, and took it on a trial run last week. We towed a 2007 Hyundai on a tow dolly on mostly flat terrain here in Florida. We clocked 10.5 mpg while running the chassis a/c all the way. The coach has only 1200 miles on it and we're hoping the gas mileage gets better as the mileage accumulates. We pay particular attention to the tire air pressures and use the "toe/haul" transmission option, which I'm assuming will help with fuel mileage also as it keeps the transmission from "hunting gears" when a slight rise or hill comes up. As soon as I get another 1000 miles on it I will also have the wheel alignment checked, which will have an effect on fuel mileage as well, not to mention tire wear. Hope this info helps, we could use some advice also as this is our first motorhome upgrade from travel trailers.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Glen Hunt	12-24-06
Just purchased an 07 Bounder wth gas Ford Triton V-10 450. Had the same engine in a 2001 Winnebago. Really liked it and the performance, etc. Would like to become more familiar with the o7 engine and the new technology.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	joe	5-16-06
I am looking for a top mechanic to tune up my ford triton engine in the nashvile, tn area.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Bill	9-21-06
We just purchased a 32 foot Coachmen class C on a 1999 Ford chassis with a Triton V 10 engine. We have only made one trip of about 600 miles so far. Performance is excelent. The engine starts easy, runs well. Initial gas milage calculations are right around 10 MPG (9.54 to be more precise, but some of the time I was running the Onan to check it out etc. so my actual milage should be a little better than calculated)
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	D.L.Bradford	4-24-08
I have 5speed auto trans behind the V10 and was wondering if there is a way to lockout OD. As mentioned above the trans has a habit of shifting down 2 gears on the slightest grade. I can feather the shift somewhat with cruise off but it is irritating me no end to have it shift thru 4th gear on a slight incline. All I have on the shift lever is a tow haul button. If OD could be locked out maybe it would stay in fourth on a grade. Any comments, Denny
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Mike	4-30-08
I have a 2007 31' Coachman and averaged 16-18 mpg on HYW not towing with the V10. I don't expect to get much better than that. I did not have trouble with the overdrive in the mountains. I have never towed any thing but if you get 10mpg you are doing well.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	George	10-27-08
I bought a 2000 Coachmen 31ft w/6.8 V10 in July 08 with 17,000 mi from original owner. Have put approx. 2000 miles to date. We have replaced the computer, 4 coil packs, and now it is in for internal engine repairs. Looks like a burnt valve and leaking piston ring in the #1 and # 6 cylinders. Of course gas mileage and performance has been bad, not surprising. At this point I would not buy another Ford V10 having had this kind of trouble in a low mileage engine.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Garry McNew	10-28-08
I have a 99 Winnebago Chieftan and I absolutely love it. However, here of late when I go to start it all I get is a "click, click" when I attempt to engage the starter. It doesn't seem to matter if I move the shift selector or set the brake I can't seem to get it to respond. Then all of the sudden...it cranks! Any ideas? Garry McNew garsan78@aol.com garry.p.mcnew@delphi.com
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	daryl	11-10-08
My engine will not start, and the battery output is very good. V10 Triton 450 with about 18000 miles. It has been storage for a couple of months, and no prior problems. Any idea what the problem might be. Thanks
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	sam	10-15-08
The triton v-10 does have pretty crappy millage but it does tow pretty well, we just bought a 2005 ford excursion and it also gets 10 mpg its normal to have that kind of millage. but we have went into the southern states were it is more humid and it seems to run better down there.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	D.L.Bradford	7-21-08
Has anyone looked into a trans mod for the 5r110w torqueshift that will allow the use of 4th gear when the trans is warmed up. As it is now stands 4th is only available in extreme cold until the trans is warmed above 0'F.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	D.L.Bradford	4-30-08
Mike: Who are you trying to kid. "16-18"
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Troy Zimmerman	6-2-08
Dear James picco or anyone else who is questioning the Triton v-8; I am a Auto Shop owner, The only Tear Downs on any Triton engine (with 1 exception) that My shop has done, is for the spark plug problems. Please note this: It has been self Inflicted every time by the owner, or previous mechanic who worked on it last. The last mechanic who worked on it did a few things wrong, #1 He or She did not clean out spark plug hole w/ compressed air before removing plug. ( contaminants fall into motor and threads, the plug cavity is approx 5-7 inches deep, and can and usually does collect debris. ) #2 removed spark plug w/ engine hot!!! ( a no no ) # 3 crossthreaded plug when installing new plug. ( easy to do because of the depth of the cavity and hard angles getting around the fuel rail etc.. ) #4 this is the one commandment you should heed in all engines, never- never- install a spark plug in a engine without anti- sieze on the threads !!! ( especially aluminum heads ) in conclusion triton heads do have a lack of thread count in the chamber for the spark plug, but I have never seen or heard of one popping out without ever being touched. I have a 5.4 triton myself, and I am buying a Infinity Motor home, and I want the Triton.
Re: Ford 450 Triton V-10 Engine	Carole	11-19-08
Is 140,000 km a lot on this motor -got iit this way - what is the reputation of this motor - how is it in the winter - (we have a Ford Class C Triton V10 - 450) and is it reliable on long trips. thanks