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Calling all motorheads. Anybody got a F150 5.4l ?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:09 pm
I have been hearing bad things about the engines wearing out at 1 hundred thousand miles.Word is the 5w 20 oil is too thin.I got 68k on mine and can't afford any problems.Thinking about switching to 5w 30.Any thoughts?
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Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:15 pm to stinkdawg
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I have been hearing bad things about the engines
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F150
Color me shocked
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:18 pm to stinkdawg
115k on my 5.4L. just got the plugs changed.
transmission kicks back sometimes if I let off the gas after a mild acceleration, other than that no issues
transmission kicks back sometimes if I let off the gas after a mild acceleration, other than that no issues
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:21 pm to Tiguar
Do you still use 5w 20?
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:22 pm to stinkdawg
I recently locked up a 5.4 in a F-250 haven't torn it down yet, but I am pretty sure it dropped a valve.
it had 160,00 miles on it, I was using 20w 50 in it I think...I was pulling a skid steer over a mountain when it happened though.
it had 160,00 miles on it, I was using 20w 50 in it I think...I was pulling a skid steer over a mountain when it happened though.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:23 pm to stinkdawg
I have a 2005 with 108k miles and it's still fine
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:24 pm to stinkdawg
I use the synthetic 5w20
Posted on 12/3/14 at 8:29 pm to Tiguar
Yeah thats what I use. Three friends of mine had to replace the cam phasers and its got me worried about mine.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:01 pm to stinkdawg
I have a 2010 f150 and have no idea what kind of engine I have.
It is the best truck in the world and I will cry when I have to get rid of it.
It is the best truck in the world and I will cry when I have to get rid of it.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:03 pm to Slippery Slope
I would never have pictured you driving a truck.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:18 pm to stinkdawg
I have a 2003 5.4L and have used 5w30 and haven't had engine problems at 130k miles. Alignment and wheel problems on the other hand....
I had a wheel bearing shave off on the way back from Thanksgiving. That was awesome.
I had a wheel bearing shave off on the way back from Thanksgiving. That was awesome.
This post was edited on 12/3/14 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 12/3/14 at 9:22 pm to stinkdawg
i got one buddy..runs like a goddamn top..
Posted on 12/3/14 at 10:03 pm to Slippery Slope
I have the same thing and I love it. That said, lately it keeps shuttering like it is in 4WD. Need to take it in but I am worried they'll just make up some shite to charge me for but I guess if I wait I will have my transmission on the freeway soon.
Posted on 12/3/14 at 11:23 pm to stinkdawg
I have an 02 4.6 with 275k miles. Runs fantastic.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 6:06 am to stinkdawg
125k on mine and runs like a dream. It's got that cam phaser tick which is annoying but I can live with it.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 6:08 am to stinkdawg
I have an 07 model with 130k miles. The engine doesn't have any problems but I recently changed the plugs and started having issues. The plugs I got were bad and I can smell gas inside the engine compartment while idling. I have changed one already and have to change at least one more. They are too damn expensive to keep changing like that.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 6:10 am to Damn Good Dawg
That shudder might be a universal joint going out, when does it happen? when you let off the gas?
Posted on 12/4/14 at 6:33 am to stinkdawg
I have two, a 2007 and a 2010. 2007 has 70K and 2010 has 120K. No problems with either.
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:04 am to auggie
Mostly when I accelerate. Particularly on turns
Posted on 12/4/14 at 8:13 am to Tiguar
233,000 on my son's
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