Ford F-150 engine problems

engine problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$7,650.00

Average Mileage:

87,782 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace engine (2 reports)

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problem #2

2008Jul 18

F-150 Supercrew 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,563 miles

Catastrophic engine failure as Ford reported it. Basically one of the timing chains jumped time and caused one one half of the engine cylinders to drop dead. Before this happened the cylinders and valves were out of phase so one of the valves was damaged by the cylinder head. This happened as I started up the engine while parked in my driveway. This is not something that should be happening to an engine at 83K miles. Ford dealership estimated cost to repair existing engine at 6800 and cost to replace engine at 7800. Called Ford for assistance and they basically told me that they have exhausted all avenues under warranty assistance to help me out. In my terms this means too bad so sorry for YOUR problem it's not OUR fault that OUR engine failed in your truck. I know Ford has had trouble with timing chains in other ford vehicles based on cheap parts. What the heck is this "Built Ford Tough" all about. Ford is junk, engines are junk, trucks are junk. Never again will I buy a Ford, recommend a Ford, or drive a Ford.

mtoddryan

Dillsburg, PA, USA

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problem #1

2008Feb 11

F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

Cam phaser failure which times the valves and allows oil to be dispersed in engine. Failure caused engine failure on one side causing significant damage. Causes of this are, lack of oil, too many miles before oil change, or wrong grade of oil put into truck. Oil changes were done at WalMart who put in 5/30 grade when it should have been 5/20 synthetic mix. 3 years of wrong grade oil was put into truck. Engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Replacement comes with 3 year 75,000 warranty. Never heard of this happening to anyone with any car. Engine seizure due to wrong grade of oil? This is supposed to be Built Tough! Do I have a possible lawsuit here? $7500 to fix!

Cyrus L.

Beaumont, CA, USA

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