9.3
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
50,636 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace engine (1 reports)
- replaced coil assembly (1 reports)
- scarred cylinder heads (1 reports)
engine problem
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2005Dec 31
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,387 miles
I had it with this truck, always in the shop. They had to replace coil assy on plug, installed adjuster assy, sensor-camshaft position, left and right lifters per TSB recheck, balance test coils on cyl 3 and 4 and replaced ign coils on 3 and 4.
2008Dec 29
F-150 S Crew Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 56,521 miles
Not sure if I should be pissed or happy that I am getting new cylinder heads. Apparently, something has been in my motor that shouldn't have been (because the tapping has been occurring since day 1) and caused scarring on the cylinder heads. I did not notice any change in performance- just concerned about the noise and wanted it checked out. Now my engine is in pieces waiting on cylinder heads at the stealership.
At 56k miles, I think I have had way too many problems with a "built Ford tough" truck. I don't tow anything. Most miles are my 20 mile highway trip to and from work each day. I pay extra for synthetic oil, K&N air filter and take extra care to keep engine clean and maintained. If I didn't have the ESP to pay for these major repairs, Ford and I would be going to court. Problem is- I love my Ford truck.
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2008Jan 01
F-150 FX4 5.4L
i have a red 2004 4x4-4 door-ford thats paid for....and now my pretty fx4 sits in the yard as a reminder to never purchase a ford again- EVER !. was told by the top mechanic and 3 service personel at SAM GALLOWAY FORD, where i bought the truck that my 5.4 v v t was gone. ok- when did they put varriable timing on this motor ? anyone ? they did'nt according to thier shop guys. for $150 a crack they'll keep looking but really today they think its the cam phazers and roughly $2g's MIGHT get me back on the road.
along with having all 4 windows worked on and again one being held up by a wedge as we speak makes me absolutely sure why ford sells so many....because they have to...there is NO quality or toughness. my tranny went out at 40K...what does this tell you.NO, i do not run it hard what-so-ever, its pulled a lawn trailer twice, i live in town, not on a farm and even if i did are they really disposable at 85,000 non smoking miles-looks like it.
how can i get this info to a ceo or to bill ford himself..yes i am going TOYOTA !!! if anyone wants a great deal on a beautiful red southern truck to drive up fords ass let me know!
bruceblodgett
LEHIGH ACRES, FLA., USA
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