The Ford 4.6L Triton engine is a naturally aspirated V8 from Ford Motor Company used to power pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and vans. Built between 1997 and 2014, the Triton 4.6L V8 is also a part of the Ford Modular family.
Quick Look
| Engine family | Modular |
| Displacement | 4.6 liters |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Configuration & cylinders | V configuration, eight cylinders |
| Engine orientation in vehicle(s) | Longitudinal |
| Valve configuration | Single over head cam (SOHC) or dual overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Assembly site(s) | Romeo, Michigan, USA and Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Related | 5.4L Triton |
| Predecessor | Ford 5.0L Small Block V8 |
| Successor | Ford 5.0L Coyote V8 |
The general consensus amongst Ford enthusiasts is that the 4.6L Triton V8s are essentially identical to the modular 4.6L V8 used in passenger vehicle applications, such as the Mustang, with exception to the intake, exhaust, oil pan, and other bolt-on components. It is also closely related to the four-valve 4.6L InTech V8, which was used in a couple of Lincoln vehicles and shared its architecture with the V8 that powered the SN95-generation SVT Cobra.
The 4.6L Triton V8 was initially offered with a dual overhead cam (DOHC) and two valves per cylinder. Near the end of its lifespan, it was updated to a three-valve, single overhead cam (SOHC) design. Additionally, it was offered with both iron and cast aluminum blocks and cylinder heads.
Vehicle Applications
The 4.6L Ford Triton engine was used in various truck, SUV, and van applications, including the F-150.
| Model Year(s) | Make | Model | Transmission | Drive Wheels | Power (hp) @ RPM | Torque (lb-ft) @ RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 2000 | Ford | E-Series | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD | 210 @ 4,500 | 290 @ 3,250 |
| 2001 - 2014 | Ford | E-Series | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD | 225 @ 4,800 | 286 @ 3,500 |
| 1997 - 2004 | Ford | Expedition | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 215 @ 4,400 | 290 @ 3,250 |
| 2002 - 2005 | Ford | Explorer | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 238 @ 4,750 | 282 @ 4,000 |
| 2006 - 2010 | Ford | Explorer | 6-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 292 @ 5,750 | 320 @ 3,950 |
| 2006 - 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 6-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 292 @ 5,750 | 320 @ 3,950 |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 210 @ 4,400 | 290 @ 3,250 |
| 1998 - 1999 | Ford | F-150 | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 220 @ 4,750 | 290 @ 3,250 |
| 2000 | Ford | F-150 | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 220 @ 4,750 | 290 @ 4,000 |
| 2001 - 2007 | Ford | F-150 | 4-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 231 @ 4,750 | 293 @ 3,500 |
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | 6-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 248 @ 4.750 | 294 @ 4,000 |
| 2009 - 2010 | Ford | F-150 | 6-Speed Automatic | RWD / 4WD | 292 @ 5,700 | 320 @ 4,000 |
| 2003 - 2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 302 @ 5,500 | 300 @ 3,250 |
| 2002 - 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 238 @ 4,750 | 282 @ 4,000 |
| 2006 - 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 5-Speed Automatic | RWD / AWD | 292 @ 5,700 | 320 @ 4,000 |
Production
For the North American market, the Ford 4.6L Triton V8 engine was built at either the Romeo or Windsor engine assembly plants.
Engine Family
The 4.6L Triton V8 is part of the Ford Modular engine family – a series of V8 gasoline engines used in various vehicles. More specifically, the 4.6L Triton V8 is part of the Triton range, which are specific to truck, van, and SUV applications
Variant
The 4.6L Triton V8 engine is a variant of the 4.6L modular engine used in many Ford trucks, vans, and SUVs.
Successor
The 4.6L Triton V8 engine is succeeded by the 5.0 Coyote V8.
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