How To Remove F150 Cab

[@scottmartinetti4875]

the "STEALERSHIP!!!" LOL

[@BrandonF601]

I knew we had a sharp young buck on here that could guide us with one of these. 22 year tech here. Pulled many a 250-550 cabs. But did a chain service on a '18 3.5 a while back and was down on my chest a hell of alot longer than I wanted to be. Said the cab was coming up on the next one. I figured It would be right around the same general procedure as the others. Bravo my good sir.

[@michaelchan8915]

Another Ford dealership technician here. Yanked more than my fair share of cabs on 6.0L diesel trucks back in the day for head gaskets, EGR and oil coolers. You know? The usual 6.0 stuff. I've even yanked cabs on some 6.4 trucks.🤮 Let me tell you, cabs on F-150s are ten times easier to remove than Super Duty truck cabs. But I'm sure you knew that already. These GEN II 3.5 Eco turds with their rattling phasers sure are keeping me extremely busy these last couple of years. I think Mason covered it pretty well in the video there. The only thing I can think of to add, that's worth mentioning, is on ten speed trucks, disconnect the coolant hose on the transmission cooler behind the bellhousing. It's WAY easier to access than the stupid radiator petcock. So on F-150s from 2018 to 2019, there are eight 15mm cab mount nuts and four 18mm cab mount bolts fastening the cab to the frame, along with evap hose to canister, transmission shifter cable and bracket (two 10mm bolts), one electrical connector on the passenger side for the bumper harness and lastly the ground strap (one 8mm bolt) covers everything under the truck to be removed. As far as everything under the hood goes, the passenger side of the engine compartment is the most involved and unpleasant in my opinion. Those heater hose couplings can be a bear to uncouple sometimes, being made of plastic like they are. My biggest pet peeve is disconnecting the A/C line to the condenser. On 2018 and up models, space is extremely tight. So much so, I find myself needing to pull the grill back slightly so I can get my hand and stubby 13mm wrench in there to remove the nut. Also, once you remove the battery, there are four 13mm bolts, one plastic Christmas tree clip securing it to the washer bottle along with one very tiny Torx fastener securing the battery box which I like to remove because you will need to access the main battery positive cable plastic encasement underneath. This encasement is clipped to the body via lock tabs that are best accessed by hand simply reaching between the body and inner fender, and squeezing the tabs to separate the encasement from the body as needed, since it will remain with the engine as the cab is lifted. Lastly, when you open the battery junction box lid, only the first three 10mm nuts are necessary to remove, in order to disconnect the needed cables. Similarly, only one of the two PCM connectors need to be disconnected. If you need further instruction you can call me at [phone]. Yes Mason, you can call me too. As a Canadian, I'm digging your Southern American accent "drawl".

[@Lowcoupe]

Thanks for the video. New technician here, this video saved me a lot of headache reading alldata. Appreciate it brother, was a little over 2 hours for my first time. Wasn't bad!

[@markt538]

I used to work in a Kawasaki shop at flat rate and tricks like this can really help you make time. I worked on Kawasaki Mules and their V-twin had issues with air pockets in the water pump causing severe overheat. This required replacement of the aluminum heads. The manual said to do it with the engine in the machine. I learned to remove the engine (about 30 min) and could turn an 8 hour job into about 4 hours plus the time it took to R&R the engine. I come out 3 hours ahead on every one. Thanks Mayson! I promise I’m not strapping my cab to a tree limb come-a-long!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Glad to hear! Haha

[@fomoco300k]

@@FlyingWrenches13Front end loader on the old farm tractor??? J/K!!

[@brianrhubbard]

Got one coming in next week. Been several years since I've done a set of turbos on one and this method will be way easier. You rock dude. I use this method on the Expeditions and Explorers for most heavy engine work. If you have ever replaced turbos on these trucks with the cab on you will understand why I'm looking for tips and tricks. It takes longer to remove the coolant tubes than it does to remove the cab. You by far have the most clear and concise video on this method. Thank you for this video.

[@genestrelkov9886]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I was scratching my head for couple hours thinking how I should take the cab off, until I found your very eazy step by step. Took the cab off in under 1 hour. Thank you from tech to tech, (I owe you an hour off my job, lol)

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Hey man I got PayPal. Hahaha just kidding. Glad I could help.

[@RickActual]

@@FlyingWrenches13Please make a video of how to check that everything is OK on your F-150 after your mechanic tells you he has to pull the cab.

[@lancesmith753]

Thanks Mason. Nice presentation. I have a 2018 Raptor with a cam rattle. They told me they had to remove my cab to fix it. Also, on my 2018 Expedition they have to fix the same problem. So, this video really helped me know what was involved as an owner in this procedure. Again, thank you.

[@shelbylacanilao541]

U just got scammed. Cam rattle fix on a 3.5 does not need a cab removal.. i bet u right now they didnt removed the cab off, they just charged u for it

[@killerbulldozer4]

I do these like 1-2 a week never have I ever removed a cab I get the job done in 10-11 hrs front end off is way faster 30 minutes you got scammed I’m a ford master tech

[@FleetTech97]

@@killerbulldozer4 you just remove the radiator and all that?

[@killerbulldozer4]

@@FleetTech97 grill rad all that and you have access I removed the cab this week just to see and it was in no way faster or more efficient in my opinion

[@jonson4c1]

I have done a lot of timing sets in these fords and i never remove the rad, plenty of room to do it without in my opinion anyways

[@bobtolar681]

Great video. Just the right amount of talking and visual examples. Much appreciated!

[@primemx4473]

I just got done doing this to my '14 F150, wow! You rock dude! Made it so much easier. This vid is 100% on point and no bs. Thank you!!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Roll tide

[@lilstevo74]

Your a phenomenal educator and mechanic and young enough to still have a passion for what you do. I'm only here because I'm sure this is my trucks future because of the cam phaser rattle. Hopefully my truck doesn't suffer damage from taking the cab off from some rookie mistakes. My buddy had his raptor done and within an hour of taking it home some lights didn't work and it popped off a radiator hose dowsing everything in coolant. Im sure removing front wheels and tilting the truck still makes the job difficult. Hopefully my truck dosen't suffer unnecessary damage getting fixed

[@RobertBrentnall-l4f]

Great video! I’m doing my first 2012 f150 5.0 engine replacement next week so this will definitely help

[@timsmith4200]

Good clear video.. Thanks. I still can't believe you can have the cab separated and in the air under two hours. Mind blowing 🤯

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Not the only thing that’s mind blowing 😉

[@fast5.0l18]

Finally found the perfect video. Cant thank you enough. Now i can get started on my mods for my truck. headers, cats, etc...... 🏎💨💯

[@minimcewen]

🤣😂Did I just hear you say "stealership?" Great videos.

[@scottmahanes9248]

Trying to replace manifolds, turbos, oil, and coolant lines on a co-workers F150 and this helps immensely! Could not even get my hand behind the motor to try to feel where the drivers side coolant line goes, much less try to get tools back there. Cab pull really looks like the way to go, and don't think it will take me more than an hour to have it off with your tips. Thanks for the vid brother! Keep up the great work!

[@mikeallmon1]

you're very well spoken for your young age dude! I fix Asian cars professionally and some American cars. I did one engine job on a 2003 F250 6.0 diesel. about the same process. you're making me keep my 2000 F250 7.3 truck!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you sir! I would most certainly keep that 7.3.

[@mikeallmon1]

@@FlyingWrenches13 I wish my 7.3 made more power... kind of a lard ass and won't start below 40 degrees unless its plugged in! 270,000 miles on it

[@pmoss5551]

Keep the 7.3!!

[@productions6994]

​@@mikeallmon1 replace the stock glo plug relay with a white Rodgers and you won't have that problem any more whatsoever. Speaking from personal experience with my 01 7.3 lariat crew cab 4x4 180k miles.

[@MaximumJEFFort]

I got a 3.5 timing chain/phaser job and a 2.7 cylinder head job sitting out back. I think im going to yank the cab on at least one of them and give this method a shot. Thanks for the video!

[@andythorup]

Awesome video, not a lot of bs, direct and to the point.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you!

[@yuk2113]

Great video, GM tech working on a F150 this week. Gotta do some turbos and extract some broken manifold bolts. Looks like pulling the cab is gonna make life tons easier!

[@Shiloh3498]

Great video thanks! Most of us are working on much older trucks though. I'd love to know what's different on 04-07 range trucks.

[@AssassinxLCNx]

I do the cam phaser jobs all the time lately and hanging over the front end is getting old I need to give this a try next one I do. Awesome video

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you!

[@winforsgunter6746]

On cam phaser job just remove the cooling fan module assy, 20 minutes

[@michaelchan8915]

I couldn't agree more!!! That's why I rip cabs (and bodies on Expeditions and Navigators) on every one I'm into. Takes me no longer an hour to have it separated from the frame. It takes longer for the A/C machine to do it's thing of evacuating and/or recharging than it does to do all the disconnections.

[@cheesebone82]

Fun watching this. I was at a dealer a while ago, kind of figuring out the cab-off thing as we went. I got really fast with the F-150 platform after the 2005 models started bending connecting rods. Eventually I got it down to where I could start a short-block replacement and have it running about 10-11 hours later. This process is still like 95% the same, somehow, lol. Jeez that was almost 20 years ago now, good lord....

[@fomoco300k]

Ford loves that modular design concept!! Easier and cheaper for them and it makes working on them much easier, too. I’ve owned, driven or worked on lots of fords from ‘97 up and each one gets a little more familiar than the last. Thank you Ford!!

[@8LLRoadranger]

Thank you for the detailed instructions. I have had Ford vehicles my whole driving life (since 1994). I would never guess that I’d see Ford vehicles become such a terrible nightmare to work on. Absolutely disgraceful how many repairs have to be performed by taking off the cab! I am a “do it yourself” guy; but I will not be attempting to take the cab off anyone’s truck without a lift. No way I’m gonna use a shade tree method. I’ll just do brakes and such on older vehicles and such. Thank you, and God bless!

[@roceye]

Another member of the old school Snappy Half hutch club. I had the triple bank hutch for 20yrs, then the spot welds on the door broke. Snappy eventually warrantied it by replacing it with a new style full hutch. Pretty happy about that.

[@cgarrett1832]

just replaced my first engine as an apprentice on a 2023 bronco 2.7L, 3,100miles engine tick/internal failure. cab off was definitely the right chose. first time removing a cab and first cab off on a bronco at my dealership. didn't break any harnesses or ground straps in the process. took about 1.5 hours for the cab to be in the air.

[@robflammia4716]

Great video. You did a great job, no wasted time straight to the point. Ford should pay you lots to fix trucks , you know what your doing. I can tell.

[@Slayer-oq8fv]

Thanks Mason for this video your definitely spot on, my pro demand was down today and this video saved me a ton of time, I've done some of the older models this 2019 was a little different but thanks again Sir. Tell your boss I said give a raise because you deserve it.

[@austin3626]

I’ve been waiting on this exact video

[@Sagittarius-88]

I've seen this done once on an older Ford Excursion. Engine replacement, if I remember correctly. It's absolutely worth the time to lift the body. Even if you're new to the procedure, and it takes you an couple hours more than it should, you'll easily make up the time having the extra room to work with the body out of your way. Smart design by Ford making this procedure a viable option for major engine repair / replacement.

[@billrimmer5596]

Super good vid. I watch all u post!! What a tech, what a tech, what a really fine tech!!

[@danieloberholzer4305]

100% agree

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you!!

[@FleetTech97]

Thank you!!! I need to do my turbo coolant fittings. Was hoping to find your method for removing the cab. Going to try this next week at my shop

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Hope it goes well for you!

[@FleetTech97]

@@FlyingWrenches13update it went really good. Only forgot the one ground strap on the fire wall 😂

[@shellzhimself]

One hour. You are the man! 💯

[@mikesmoot1090]

Man this was amazing and great, the best step by step 💯%

[@TechnicianRed]

Awesome content, keep it up! I think this is the best channel I am subbed to for automotive repair. Nothin' but meat and potatoes!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

I’d hate to know what other channels your talking about. They must be really bad. Seriously, thanks man!

[@magicalhippo3755]

Not sure what wouldve been faster in the truck or cab off decided to take the cab off to save my back on a 2018 f150 took 2hrs, not bad for the first time. Video was spot on tucked it all up and the cab went up smoothly

[@bluehen32]

Bro stop being so likeable and informative.

[@randybloomfield5090]

Love your work brother 👍 for me, I prefer to strip the engine compartment. Some folks aren't as flexible though

[@jdonez8347]

Appreciate your insight young man, your a beast. Subscriber earned. I'm nowhere near Master tech but have a few ASEs.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Only one type of mastur here….. and that’s a bator

[@dreece2000]

Lol

[@curtisgore1611]

That's fast. Great job with great detail.

[@alexschmidbauer3671]

Pulling a cab tomorrow for broken exhaust manifold studs, any tips on the rear hydraulic cab mount?

[@johnsmircic6650]

Outstanding video man!! Well done! Enjoyed watching it, hell, I don’t even own an F-150 (F-350 7.3L guy)👍👍

[@josephyaeger-n6g]

Nice job, great video. Thanks for all the pointers.

[@donniesmith9550]

Look at that awesome haircut.👍

[@skiarmadajj]

Coolant drain is actually on the driver side but other that great video, fellow ford mechanic and new subscriber!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you sir! Your right on the new ones, I may be thinking of the older body style. I know one of them was on the passenger side.

[@skiarmadajj]

Ya I think on the older ones that’s correct! I’ve only had the cab off an older one once and a couple on the new. But when I go do cam phasers for the 21N08 recall I don’t lift the cab or remove the front end anymore

[@sleepypantssteve7897]

making a detailed list of all of these steps that i can reference to for my engine replacement which im getting ready to do (2013 3.5l v6 twin turbo ecoboost) im a little confused on what the deal is with the second pair of cab bolts on the 4 door and would really appreciate some clarification

[@michaelchan8915]

What clarification do you require?

[@davidthomas1356]

Thanks , great video. I don't get to remove cabs very often but being at a small dealership plus the engine transmission guy is out with a shoulder injury. soooo, lucky me lol. Do you have a a video for expedition? I have one to do shortly. Thanks again even 10 year guys need a refresher.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Just remove bumpers

[@johnnyrizzo8057]

That's why your the master tech. Cool video.

[@kevinwilliford8030]

I think you've Convinced me that I don't want to want to do this... Thanks for the info...

[@alive.off-grid]

I've been enjoying your videos mason. I have a 2014 f 150 eco boost 3.5, 4x4. It has 307,000 miles.. It has been regularly serviced And I just wanted to know if you know how long these engines last. I don't really have the money to buy another at this time. It does run smooth and I have replaced a throttle body and The cooling ports fittings that leak. Any info will help.

[@vince0730]

Nice video, but there are a couple of missed steps. For the 10 speed on a 2017, there are transmission lines connected to the heat exchanger. Must disconnect those lines.

[@biggestbog]

I have to swap an engine on a 2014 F-150 with the 3.5L. I thought it might be easier to swap it out if the cab was removed. Do you agree or should I just pull the hood and front bumper like the book says?

[@Oddman1980]

My 2012 F150 would look right at home with it's cab hanging from a tree limb. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremyanderson950]

Great skill set, your employer is lucky.

[@mccarterjg]

Even at work and my own personal shop any extended cab crew cab for engine work I am pulling the cab off gas diesel small big. It's so much easier to put a piece of plywood on the frame rails as you disassemble the top end of an engine and lay it out. No bending over the fenders front tires are out of the way

[@cliffordmontana4562]

You’re a smart guy. Great video.

[@marioavila1559]

Awesome vid! I will be removing a cab off a 2019 F350 6.7, you are eye candy too I’m js lol.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Not too sure on the eye candy part haha thank you!

[@michaelchan8915]

@@FlyingWrenches13 RIGHT?!!! Only some female coworkers are my eye candy.😆

[@iyacyas72]

Do you thing you could do this with the MaxJax 2-post lift? Do you think the MaxJax would give you enough clearance to R&R the exhaust manifolds/turbos and properly fix/repair Turbo coolant lines that go to the back of that engine? I know you like doing the manifolds by removing the cab, you have the proper lift. Is trying this with the MaxJax worth my time or is it better do that job via the wheel well?

[@joemurcia3527]

Yes I knew I should of searched belfry asking lol I asked about cab removal on one of your other videos.

[@bsoelman]

I am getting mixed reviews on these, we are doing an engine in a 2013 Ecoboost, is it easier to pull the cab or just pull the it out the front? Some guys say they remove the cab for everything, and some say pull the motor out the front.

[@nobodyhome2318]

Loved this video, thank you!

[@ThisIsTheWarRoom]

Are those big frame-to-cab bolts torque to yield and supposed to be replaced and not reused? Thanks

[@shrek22]

This guy is a gamer changer😂😂❤❤

[@FlyingWrenches13]

That’s what she saif

[@Wildwwill]

Nice work! Very informative!

[@danieloberholzer4305]

Great video lot of details and tips👌

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you!

[@RyanKubasiak]

I landed on this video after my 2018 Raptor had the cam phaser replaced. I have this really odd squeak as I accelerate from a stop now. I’m convinced it’s one or more of the cab bolts being not tightened to spec when the cab was put back on. Any thoughts?

[@c130herc6]

Nice job, really would be great to have a checklist to follow, prior flight engineer love checklists or written transscript.

[@teen339]

OMG!!!YES, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO.U recently had to have the timing repaired on my 2011 F150. That was my recently late husband's. And Thankfully I live on the sames street with the repair shop. I seen they had the cab, and bed separated. But thankfully I had checked my fluids before taking it out to drive.the coolant was low, and went to check my oil. And as I pulled the dip stick. The entire casing or whatever term it is. But the tubing with dipstick. Came out with my pull. Went to take to shop. And heard water dripping sounds from dashboard. Found out it was because of low coolant. I was smart enough to say I wanted to go back with my truck. To watch the tech. And as he went to put water from there water hose. I stopped him by asking, aren't you supposed to add coolant?? He's reply was, nah. I can top it off with straight water. Not distilled. But a water hose. So now, unfortunately I'm having to take truck to dealership for them to investigate this while situation. Thankfully I have my car to drive

[@aeok18109]

This is going to make a whipple/long tube install so much easier on my 15 😂

[@Shiloh3498]

I have some older f-150's (04 and 07) to put new motors in. Should I lift the cabs off? (I have a lift) Would it be pretty much the same process?

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Very similar but they are different. I pick the cab for any engine job.

[@michaelchan8915]

@@FlyingWrenches13 moi aussi.

[@jhondixx7119]

Mason you knocked out 30 years Subaru mechanic we're getting into Ford's particularly the F-150 I'm doing my first three five Eco RNR I wish I would have found your video first early took me 8 hours to get the transmission made it up to the engine why do I feel like Jimmy John and Billy Jack

[@JRRepair]

Update - I just looked on shopkey... it wasn't hard to pull the cab... Is pulling a newer super-duty cab a pretty similar process? we are about to pull one at the shop I work at, was looking for some tips thanks.

[@AdrianS-e9j]

Can you do a body mount replacement video?

[@fordfixer3602]

Well done video!!

[@rideshareog]

Great content! I'm horrified about seeing all these trucks that are requiring cab removal. Gimme that 12V Cummins.

[@cresenciogalvan]

Could this info apply to Expeditions as well???

[@Ramunn]

Question....does the SuperCrew 6.7 box share the same frame as SuperCab 5.5 box. They are both 145.4 wb

[@jeffwillson1272]

Thank you very much Really appreciate it

[@BobWatson-s4q]

I have a 2020 ranger that has an issue with the false warnings displayed on the dashboard. After you turn it off, it will not restart, and the break pedal is hard as a rock. This only happens when it gets up to temp. The dealership I have it at has pulled all the modules, and it still acts up. Ford has recommended a new cab wire harness. Do you have another idea's? This is costing $7000.

[@brianstough5286]

2016 needed the cab removed for what "maintenance action(s)"? Repair? Replace?

[@RickActual]

Thanks! ​​⁠Please make a video of how to check that everything is OK on your F-150 after your mechanic tells you he has to pull the cab.

[@traylorkarttech4432]

Is it possible to get those rear coolant fittings without pulling the cab?

[@andrewb8548]

If you tag those bolts with a stick welder a couple times, it's like having a 3000 watt induction machine. Stick a dot, knock it off, repeat. Melts that loctite right out.

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

Do you have a video how to remove rocker arms from 2014 3.5 eco boost f150. My stepfather asked me to look on KZbin.

[@DrifterDavid]

Ive got an 18 removed everything in video but its yanking the front end up when I'm pulling at. Any other hidden bolts in the front end on the 18s? First time yanking an f150 cab.

[@jsned2502]

Do you pull the cab on a 2018 2.7 10 speed to fix the CDF drum problem?

[@deborahbackus6094]

Enjoy the video I have a f-150 pickup but not really Instarested in removing cab but now I know a mechanic secret Of draining the radiator 😅😅😅

[@kirkshirley1319]

I want more videos on the 2.7l Ecoboost and 6R80.

[@198GM]

@ 11:10 and on regarding cab bolt removal. Can someone explain what he is saying here? Remove the smaller bolts ( i am assuming these are what holds the cage) and NOT the larger cab bolt? Are we at that point raising the cab with the cage still bolted to it via the large cab bolt out of the frame/ from the frame? So in short, remove the little nuts and leave the big bolt, raise cab off frame?

[@cuongly523]

What’s the brand and part number? I don’t see it listed in the description

[@chriscustis2071]

Just had valve seals put in a 2020 F150 for an oil consumption issue. Just read service report that removed cab to replace seals. That’s why I looked up and watched video, have you ran across the issue of the 2020 5.0 using 1 quart of oil per 1k miles, hope the valve seals fix my issue.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

I have not but I will say if you figured out that you’re burning 1 quart every 1K miles then you’re checking your oil way to often.

[@mikimiki195]

Great work thanks for sharing

[@nicolisferrese3109]

can you do this for a 6.7 f250 newer body style not 11-15 body stlye

[@FrequencyLSD]

Can anyone tell me if this process is similar to the Expedition? Have a 2017 at my shop that needs an engine and cab removal seems like it will make the process a lot less of a headache.

[@roberthickoxjr]

Thank you for teaching me I don't want to do this.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Lololol

[@bryanh2526]

What a super good video!

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Thank you!

[@okhotrodder]

When I looked up the hrs to do a timing job on an '18 F150 3.5, it said approx 12 hrs. I wonder if that's with or without taking the cab off? My guide doesn't tell me. It just tells me the hrs to charge. But I'm debating lifting the cab since I was told they think the turbos are causing a coolant leak. I've did a few turbo line fittings but haven't had to rebuild or replace a turbo on the 3.5 yet. I just bought this one at a great price knowing it needs a little tlc.

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Check out my other vids

[@dakotablackburn3054]

Is it worth it to go ahead and lift the cab off if your tasked with the timing chain and phaser job on a 14 f-150?

[@FlyingWrenches13]

Is a pigs pussy po**?

[@productions6994]

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[@TonicofSonic]

This is all done on flat rate too?

[@locluke979]

Yes, this is the faster way to do it

[@jacobmcneil1669]

Awesome video thank you

[@bw5974]

I have followed your vid to the t I'm a mechanic an done Chevys. But it will not move all cab 18 bolts an fr an r 15 nuts are out still coming up with the frame lifting from the cab?

[@bw5974]

Flying wrenches!

[@fomoco300k]

Excellent teacher

[@daveschwartz1702]

Ford hire this guy!