Jake, my '99 in the van is 265/410 hp/tq, but as Rob pointed out *all* vans have de-rated engines versus the trucks. The 1999 F-350 pickup was 275/410, the '03 310/425, and the '07 362/457.

I spend a lot of time on the V10 forum on Ford-trucks.com, and Travis' friend's experience is way beyond abnormal. I've never heard of service problems like that before. The #1 biggest service complaint is the same as all Ford modulars: lack of sufficient spark plugs threads on earlier engines. When plugs are changed incorrectly (e.g., incorrect torque is used) they can pull the threads and spit out plugs. This was resolved post-2003(?). - GA
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Greg,

I too know of some V10 Ford engine failures. Ford has done a good job of keeping a lid on it. They have oiling issues just like the 4.6/5.4 that can cause bearing failures ect. Along with the constantly failing coil packs.