The Ford 460 is a very durable engine. Major fault is the exhaust manifold bolts. Headers are the only permanent cure.
Put a Banks Transcommander on the E4OD transmission and it will live as long as the engine.
Radiator is subject to leaking at the end tank gaskets.
The ZF emergency brake assembly is subject to leaking. May require a seal job. Don't let it run dry or it will get expensive.
As designed, the service brakes are good but require bi-annual maintenance. i.e. Remove calipers, clean and lube slide pins, flush brake fluid. Some have never got the brakes to meet their needs, mine have always worked well.
Front end can be made to drive well. i.e. Install front track bar and set toe-in a little strong. Keep all front end components well lubed.
I have the same chassis (460 F53) that you are looking at. It has 130,000 miles on it with only minor failures. Resealed the ZF emergency brake at approx. 70,000 miles. Water pump at approx. 80,000 miles. Plug wires at 112,000 miles. Headers at 40,000 miles. Radiator gaskets at 65,000 miles.
Richard
