I have the 4.7 in my '03 Quad Cab. I'd recommend the V8 over the 6. Things I love about the truck. Power out the wazzu. Hauls trailers like they aren't even there. Rides great. Handles great. Sometimes I actually forget I'm in a truck.

Things I do not like: Electrical issues. Bought the truck new and here's the list:[:'(]
Clock Spring
Fuel Pump
Starter
Windshield wiper motor
HVAC fan
Luckily happened during warranty. Nock on wood.

One more thing fails electrically though and I'm getting a Toyota Takoma. I live near the city and don't need a full size. [:@]

As for the Fords. The coils are on the top of the spark plugs built into the wire. He's had to replace every one of them since his warranty expired. After he bought it the alternator went. When the guy looked at it at the dealership he found out it was rebuilt. Evidently, Ford sometimes uses rebuilt parts for their new vehicles!!!! What kind of crap is that.

People who have Chevy's like them. GM models though not so much.