2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 Firing Order and Engine Specs

2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 Firing Order

The 2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 engine delivers approximately 248 horsepower at 4,750 RPM and 294 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM. This combination of power and torque ensures strong performance for towing, hauling, and everyday driving, providing a smooth and confident experience.

Facts about the 2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 Engine

The 4.6L 2V VIN W is a V-8 engine with the following features:

• Single overhead camshafts
• Two valves per cylinder
• Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SFI)
• Aluminum cylinder heads
• Cast iron cylinder block
• Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
• Distributorless ignition system
• Mechanical Returnless Fuel System (MRFS)

2008 Ford F150 4.6L 2-valve VIN W V-8 Spark Plug Information

The AGSF-32N spark plugs used in the engine are high-quality, providing reliable performance and durability. They work well within the engine’s firing order for consistent ignition and have a nickel-plated shell for corrosion resistance.

• Spark Plug Type: AGSF-32N
• Spark Plug Gap: 0.052-0.056 inches
• Spark Plug Torque: 11 ft/lbs (or foot-pounds)
• Coil-on-Plug Bolt Torque: 62 in/lbs (or inch-pounds)

2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 Engine Firing Order

The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 and this specific Ford firing order 4.6 offers several benefits compared to other firing orders. It reduces vibration, improves power delivery, promotes efficient exhaust scavenging, lowers stress on components, and results in quieter engine operation.

2008 Ford F150 4.6L V-8 Oil Specifications

The engine requires SAE 5W-20 premium synthetic blend motor oil or fully synthetic oil that adheres to Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. During an oil and filter change, the engine needs a total of 6.0 quarts of oil.

2008 Ford F150 4.6L 2-valve VIN W V-8 Coolant Specifications

The engine uses Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent VC-7-B or CVC-7-A (in Canada) that meets Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. The engine’s coolant capacity is 15.8 quarts.

2008 Ford F150 4.6L 3-valve VIN 8 V-8 Coolant Specifications

Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent VC-7-B, CVC-7-A (Canada) meeting Ford Spec: WSS-M97B51-A1.  20.5 quarts

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