Ford F150 Truck Common Problems 2004 to 2008

These are the common problems of the Ford F150 pickup truck from 2004 to 2008 with the 5.4 L Triton V8. If you have one of these ford F150s, or if you are thinking of buying one, this video will tell you what the common problems are with the Ford F150 pick up truck. There are a lot of good things about the Ford F150 pick up truck, but if you are shopping for one, or if you own one, this video showing the common problems of the F150 will help you decide what you need to fix, or if you should buy one or not. This applies to 2004 2005 2006 2007 and 2008 Ford F150 trucks.
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[@santiceja8758]

I got 2005 f150 same cab and everything and never had problems at 250k miles runs like new✊🏻

[@jasonwenzlick2303]

I have a 04 and an 08 you forgot about the leaf springs that break the fuel pump module, exhaust manifolds. When you fix them all you have a great truck. Worth two chevys and a dozen dodges

[@greatmaster218]

After replacing timing components at 150k miles, I will not even sit on a passenger seat of a Chevrolet . This truck have sooo much potential.

[@jonsmith9708]

It's amazing the ford vs Chevy debate, it will never end.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You are correct, sir.

[@michaelguevara8015]

I like them both, i owned a 2001 silverado 1500 it was a really good truck sold it with no issues at all, i now own a 2008 2500hd 6.0 gas and at 232k is running strong, then at the company i work for they got fords my buddy drives a 2004 f250 5.4 truck has 34xk and the only thing is a little rattle from the timing chain, they got everything from an f150 to f750 water trucks they're all pretty reliable.

[@Error404v22]

It will never end.... until Ford owners lose the right to be wrong lol

[@MrSplibb]

Jacob S the best truck sells the most every year

[@thadiusvonhammer5324]

@@MrSplibb the cheapest truck sells most every year

[@nolobede]

I'd still buy a Ford before a chevy every day of the week.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Then look for one of the trucks from this generation. People are selling really nice ones cheap once they start making engine noise.

[@nolobede]

I have two f150's. 1998 with 63k, and a 2004 with 138k both 5.4 Tritons and no trrouble at all with either. Plugs changed on both with no issues. Yet. Great trucks.

[@546Scott]

I have an 04 F-150 with 375K and no issues other than general maintenance. Does burn a little bit of oil but I'm good with it

[@hoohoohoblin]

That’s a good run. Other people are so lucky.

[@terracestevenkennedy9198]

Love those I only want to own 1987 til 1995 if something happen to my 1990 would get anther one in that year range

[@ridgerunner106]

@@terracestevenkennedy9198 I would stick with that year range just because of how easy the heater core can be changed. I have done a couple of the newer ones, they are bad.

[@jzerballs9937]

You forgot the brake light on the instrument cluster staying on.

[@niedthe]

J Zerballs instrument cluster broke a solder on the left connector in dash and i believe thats the cause of interior light coming on as well

[@MongoMan1776]

I own the 2007 F150 and have never had any of the issues commented on this video an I'm at 150K, it's typical Chevy owner always trying to down a Ford I've had more Chevy breakdown on me but never an issue with my truck.

[@hoohoohoblin]

www.f150forum.com/f2/what-year-did-ford-resolve-cam-phaser-issue-270777/

[@austinreeves9112]

Mongo Man their just jealous because ford doesnt glue and spot weld their parts on

[@Thinker669]

Mongo Man You ever thought why any vehicle break down because of poor maintenance by the owner? The reason why any vehicle has problems because the owner doesn't take care of it. When you take care of the vehicle and change the oil on time, the vehicle last longer. Don't drive the same vehicle everyday, that's how parts wear out faster. You can own as many cars you want and they'll last forever.

[@MrEherndon5]

Mongo Man I'm shopping now for an old cash truck and I've seen way too many reviews of people saying this year's f-150 suck. I've seen nice low miles ones and I was excited but they all are rebuilt engines or hella issues. The Chevy's of the same year are still really expensive with better reviews.

[@pulsartech2945]

@@MrEherndon5 big false. The 5.4l motors are trash you dont want those at all. My brother had an 07 he beat the piss out of, ran it through mudding, big jumps, etc. Never had any issues with it. I'm buying a low mile 06 this month couldn't be more happy. Only other thing to watch for is rust in the cab corners. Cheers:)

[@ericmoncier8253]

Thanks for the video y’all have a terrific and safe 2022!!!

[@barthill6310]

Bought a 2008 F -150 well aware of problems with the Triton engine but got it at a good price. Started having the overdrive hesitating problem so replaced fuel filter thinking that might fix the problem but didn’t so looked to KZbin and found this video. Your advice on turning off the overdrive worked. Very simple but didn’t think about it. Thank you!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. Glad I could help.

[@paulhailey2537]

I think that the OD problem is the Cam Phasers and Cam Phaser Lockouts fixed mine and it HAULS ass with over Two Hundred Thousand Miles

[@vextoxity8851]

Thanks for the help bro!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@robertmohs1371]

I own a F-150 XLT 5.4 L Triton with over 200K miles that will run rings around your Silverado! If you take care of your vehicle, it'll out live the owner. All vehicles have issues due to the nature of mechanical devices. If all you want is a smooth ride on a highway, buy a Silverado. However, if you want a truck that can take the rigors of hard work, on and off the road, then the F-series trucks are your answer. Don't let this dumb video scare you off. Do your research before you buy and you'll know what I'm saying is accurate.

[@texanbalaban6777]

295k on my 2008 King Ranch F150 🍻

[@yungmoneybeetlejuice5201]

@@texanbalaban6777 just hit 250k on my 2005 5.4 Triton f150 and runs like a dream.

[@texanbalaban6777]

@@yungmoneybeetlejuice5201 already!

[@riptorn8399]

I've got an 07 with 180k+ on it. Manifold and some of the chattering going up hill. That's it..love my Ford

[@genarogomez9535]

I have a 2005 with over 150,000 miles, none of these problems either! They definitely have the Chevy attitude!

[@marquixwilliams7871]

This help to understand my truck more thank you guy for this video

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@NetWorkProduction2600]

Mannnnnnnnnnn 🤣😂😄 kmsl this video funny as hell right off the back man

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@tip56789]

Thanks man, I'm seeing the dimmer problem and possibly torque converter slamming into overdrive. Also starting to see VCT solenoid issues after a long road trip. Thanks for the info!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. If it starts making a lot of noise and sounds like a diesel, it means your cam phasers are going bad. On the truck in the video, the engine blew up from bad cam phasers about a year after we made this video. The kid who owns it knows how to fix cars, so he put a new engine in it, and now the transmission is bad.

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

It's all about maintenance, I currently drive a 2005 F150 with the 5.4 at 186,000 miles now and no issues. I do all the maintenance myself, before this truck I had a 2000 Silverado 5.3, I finally sold it a 275,000 miles! Original engine and transmission, no rebuilds. Only reason I sold it because I inherited my wife's F150 Lariat when she bought a new car. Planning on driving this for a long time!

[@hoohoohoblin]

I hope it holds up. Listen for cam phaser problems and be careful if you ever change spark plugs.

[@bertveldhuizen8699]

@@hoohoohoblin I have changed the plugs once already, 6 out of 8 broke.....but I was prepared with the Lisle tool! It does have a tick in the engine when cold but it goes away. I'm not looking forward to a cam phaser job....

[@kingdaniel3519]

It's not as bad as people claim, just remember to replace the oil pump as well.

[@RedfishCarolina]

Going to be helping a friend diagnose his this weekend. Running rough but randomly

[@princecarsandgamereviews4955]

Awesome 👍🏾 👍🏾 2008 to 2004 Ford F-150 review .

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@timothygilles494]

I have a 2008 f150 with 180,000 miles. I'm a HVAC Contractor its by far the best Truck ive ever had. Ive had all makes.. Ford is absolutely the best.

[@joshua123838]

I’m looking for an 05-08 F150 for a first car, but a lot of them have 170-180k miles on it, do you think these trucks will last for 5 years or so longer?

[@alexandergutierrez2287]

Good video

[@dontaebanks1782]

I leased a silver- rot -doe for the weekend,and it was slow as fk.I owns a 2007 F150 with the 4.2 liter, it gets the job done son.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That 4.2 L V6 is a reliable engine. It’s a well-designed work course. The engine on the truck in this video blew up a few months after we made the video. The kid who owns it bought a new crate motor and installed it himself. He’s still a Ford guy after all that.

[@eddi117]

Common problems? Lol I never get that in my 07 5.4 triton.

[@waltchan]

4.2L V6 OHV was the most-reliable F-150 engine you could buy for 2004-2008, but it was only available in regular-cab format.

[@austinreeves9112]

4.6 Liter Triton V8 is a little sluggish but a very good engine.

[@joshwalters5875]

Good video short to the point

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@olysoasis6045]

Good stuff to know

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@TheTerminator310]

I have a 2007 with 151,000 miles on it. Other than the spark plugs, I have been very fortunate to not be able to empathize with a lot of the other 5.4 owners out there. Just routine maintenance and it runs fantastic to this day. I have had nothing but trouble with our Chevy trucks, however.

[@hoohoohoblin]

It sounds like you got a good one. I hope it keeps running for a long time.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

hoohoohoblin I think it happens when you don't maintain this Engine well, using an actual torque wrench we have had no issues with the 2001 expedition spark plugs. Only full synthetic oil change every 5k miles. We have owned it since 2005 with low miles. 2008.5-10 Triton are actually good besides if you don't change the oil and destroy your timing chain guides.

[@austinreeves9112]

Theres a reason Fseries are #1 to this day and chevy truck owners suck dick just to afford ac delco parts. And trying to be gentle on their doors that are spot welded and glued on

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Austin Reeves ive hanged on my doors on a Chevy no issues there and I've slammed my doors hard only issues are the POS door handles and horrible Interior Design and quality my grandfather has a 1998 4.2 Essex and I runs like shit at 140k miles my 4.8 Vortec is at 270k miles still good besides a blown 4L60E pos transmission also Both Motorcraft and ACDelco go nearly the same unless you go to dealership stab your wallet

[@austinreeves9112]

HERPY DERPEDY oh dont get me wrong. Engine wise chevy/gm knows how to make a solid motor. The vortec engines are amazing motors. I absolutely love the old 350 vortec. Im not necessarily all ford. A fanboy i guess. But i state facts. Ill say bad things about ford as well as gm and chrysler. And their good points as well. Chevys are very reliable drivetrain wise its just the body of the trucks are built cheaper than fords.

[@d.smoke27]

Sick video, my f150s had that low rpm stutter for as long as I’ve had er and it annoys the hell out of me

[@kingdaniel3519]

Replace the check balls in the valve body. www.ctpowertrain.com/th350-350-th350c-th250-250c-th250c-350c-250-torlon-check-ball-10-pc-kit-new/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpoWoz6T-3gIVy8DACh3ESAJIEAQYAyABEgKpDfD_BwE

[@dcg2868]

Learn to pronounce Silverado

[@caterpillarkiller1970]

Hey, maybe he likes Silver-raydo.

[@Hauwtsauce]

NO

[@neftalimalave28]

Spot on man. I have the dang overdrive thing happening. smh.

[@kingdaniel3519]

That may be as simple as the OD servo clip has broken. There are several videos you could watch to make sure.

[@kingdaniel3519]

Half this information is wrong. The phasers are just a symptom. The real problem is the oil pump, or more specifically the backing plate on the oil pump. The backing plate is aluminum, it flexes under higher rpms allowing oil to escape back into the oil pan, starving the top end. Lack of oil pressure also causes the chain tensioners to fail (they work off oil pressure) causing chain slapping and guides to break apart. Running thicker oil is beyond stupid, the oil ports in various parts are too small, get easily clogged by thicker oils and will cause issues for the cams, cam bearings and rockers/lifters. Thicker oil is pouring salt on a wound. As a long time 5.4 owner, these are the most common issues: Oil pump, cop's, plugs, passenger manifold cracks, fuel pump control module, window regulators quit working and one of the rarer known issues is the overdrive band or reverse band cracking. The 5.4 is an excellent motor if maintained and I personally know people with 300-500,000+ miles on theirs, currently. After all, the 5.4 IS a million mile motor despite it's issues.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I told the kid who owns the truck to read your comment. It is his first vehicle. His transmission is having problems in overdrive, so I hope it isn’t too difficult or expensive to fix. It sounds like putting in a better aftermarket oil pump is the first thing someone should do if they get one of these trucks.

[@kingdaniel3519]

I know it's a pain to be a messenger, but if you'd be kind enough to let him know, I'm part of an F150 group on Facebook specifically for the 11th generation trucks. If he has any questions or just wants to look at what others are doing with their rigs, he's more than welcome to join. The group has a lot of knowledge and can usually help diagnose problems pretty quickly unless it's something crazy random. The name of the group is 2004-2008 F150 11th Gen

[@commanderstud2417]

King Daniel a youtuber named fordtechmakuloco had something to say about a new and improved oil pump. It was pretty interesting. I love the body style of the 11th gen and would be willing to wrench on one if i could find a sweet deal. On the other hand i would also love to get a hold of a 95 z71.

[@kingdaniel3519]

He does have some good information for those that are unfamiliar with the 5.4, but since he works for Ford, he's usually about 8-12 months behind on certain fixes. For example: some of us knew about the oil pump problem 10 years ago when the 11th gens were still in production.

[@commanderstud2417]

King daniel does the 5.4 2v have the oil pump problem as well?

[@jeffdoty5755]

I have a 2012 f150 and it's been great

[@adamballard2679]

I can't lie I was the biggest ford kid and chevy hater growing up, until I got my first Silverado when I was 17. Bought a first gen 5.3 with 220k off a family friend who'd taken care of it for 18 years, now i'm at 237k on the original motor, tranny, and rear end. Aside from that the only thing I've had to replace since owning it is the Ac compressor, love ford as a company but I could never bring myself to buy anything with a triton motor. chevy really got my respect through the Silverado

[@hoohoohoblin]

That first generation 5.3 was the most reliable truck Chevrolet ever built. I’d recommend keeping it forever. My dad bought one new, and he still driving it with no problems 20 years later.

[@thomasmarquez6790]

I just bought a 07 F150. I'm a ASE tech and I had a 2005 Mustang with a 4.6 that I replaced all the timing parts and oil pump. Changed the spark plugs and broke 2 off. But I had the tool to get them out, Never once I ever heard of head removal to get the broken spark plug out. My son is a tech at Ford and he has never heard of it either. As for the trans it will last if you don't run the shit out of it like any other vehicle. Seen 04-08 hit 300,000 miles b4 it went on its last leg. They are very good engine if you do your part and that refers to PM's. But the 1996 F250 7.3L Powerstroke I own will outlast all of them. Bumping 300,000 on the ass right now and got 700,000 to go.......

[@jeffriggs9194]

Thomas Marquez Yeah, I have an 05 F 150 with the 5.4 and it's been absolutely fantastic. Has almost 200k miles. I have had to put a new catalytic converter on. I maintain mine very well and it runs and drives like new.

[@kingdaniel3519]

I've heard of the head having to be pulled, but only in extreme cases where the extraction tool couldn't get the plug(s) out. I've got an 05 with a little over 207K. These engines are definitely better than what people give them credit for. I'm just starting to get the phaser rattle so I'll be doing the timing and a HV oil pump here soon. I've also had a stutter from 1st to 2nd, gonna pull the valve body and check the bearings as I've heard they can cause that issue. Otherwise, it's been an excellent truck. What gets me is that these engines are so good for towing. Not winning any races, but they get the job done. Really shocked me when I learned the 5.4 makes more torque than a 5.0 till around 4200 rpm. I really like my truck and I hope to keep it going for at least another 150-200K miles.

[@bigjjay209]

Yes the 7.3 and the Ford 300 inline 6 are my favorite

[@davidhardison7111]

I have a 2004 f150 with the 5.4 sitting at 246k and still going strong, don't have a stutter but I do have a check engine light on for code p0012

[@Chickenman62]

i just bought a 2007 f150 with 111000 miles and the 1st plug out broke and my auto tech is telling me $2000.00 because it takes 20 hours to pull the engine to get the heads off to remove the plug

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Do a z71 video please. Like a ROCK

[@hoohoohoblin]

Here you go. 88 to 98 Chevrolet Truck Common Problems kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIaxmHSoZriKnJI

[@PhilBender612]

There's no Chevy bias in this video or nothing......nah. I have a 2005 xlt 5.4 140,000 and never had any of these problems. In fact, the truck still feels tight ,looks amazing inside and out, and runs beautifully. Maybe a tiny bit of the valve chatter you spoke about.

[@Anth230]

@@jayhawker03 Well good than replace the trans....who the fuck cares after 145000 miles. If the body is good and everything else is mechanically sound it's cheaper to replace the trans than buy a new truck. Hell you can replace the trans and engine and it's cheaper ...

[@ivanmunoz7746]

Colin Campbell it’s not true even thought I have a 05 f 150 and I haven’t replace anything

[@jayhawker03]

@@Anth230 Depends what you're looking at, it is not financially viable because at that mileage you've got to replace all the joints on the suspension no matter how free of rust they may be, you have to do the vacuum lines because the 4WD will likely go out without it and other systems will likely fail, you got to get a full brake service when the abs likely goes haywire, add that to the trans, all new engine timing and gaskets and coils and fuel injectors and stuck spark plug service, on top of that you'll also will need to do exhaust service because the area where the pipes join the Triton are known to go bad and crack through. Now all of this will need to be done regardless of how well it has been taken care of and the simple fact is that anyone selling one of these trucks for a fair price will not have done any of that unless they like to loose money, every used car listing will have the vast majority of these things left undone and all of them will eventually cause failure. The labor cost on all of what I listed is 5k minimum and at the end of the day all you will be left with is a truck that will have little to no resale and will have a dated and crappy mid 2000's ford interior. These 04-08 F-150's are absolute money pits no matter how you turn it. Get a newer used Ford truck.

[@Anth230]

@@jayhawker03 I doubt all that stuff would need to be replaced at once. Like the exhaust. Not just talking about this particular vehicle. But consider the fact that a base 4x4 is about 30k. A new engine and trans is not gonna cost anywhere near that.

[@jayhawker03]

das 1988 Well consider that on average a 2010-2014 f150 can be found selling for 5-7k more than one of these, with all that stuff waiting to go bad especially at that age and mileage it doesn’t make any sense not to just save and get something better. This gen f150 has always been weak heck any Ford Edge could totally lap this thing so at that I don’t see why anyone would by this truck, it’s not reliable and it’s been underpowered since day one (according to Kelly Blue Books official review) it seems like anyone who’s buying one of these is just buying a truck to have a truck and that’s how you get into stupid financial decisions

[@bud7707]

Chevy has made some good trucks but it ain’t better than ford. Lmao

[@MFRiley]

For sure. Ford sells more trucks than anyone else for a reason.

[@Cherokee10g]

You better believe It, I worked for G.M. for many many years, Fact is Ford is King, Saying G.M. is better means you got a whole lot to learn about trucks and you are giving just your opinion and not facts, don't get me wrong, both of these companies have the capability of building top-notch Trucks, that's no secrete, the quality put into these vehicles are decisions made by the company that builds them, it's the decisions made that matters, what they put into their trucks is what you get! deciding to put the quality in whether it be the bolts and screws, plastic or metal, regular engine or stronger engine, etc is when you get the best truck, so don't sell neither one of these companies short when it comes to their capabilities they are both genius in what they do! for me, I buy from the company that listens to what I want in a truck, builds a solid truck that I can depend on, and that's Ford! That's No Brag That's Fact!

[@ernestochavez5106]

@@MFRiley They have good advertising. My 2006 ranger is a made to be aaa disposable truck and falling apart. the 4.0 v6 needed major timing chain work. These 11th gen F150 v8s were trash. Chevy are also trash.

[@MsJamesnorton]

I’ve gotten way better chevys

[@randomkitty9708]

I AGREE!!!! :D FORD IS THE BEST!!!!!!! :D

[@preppersurvivalskills6192]

Another little problem with the 2001 thru 2009 Ford F-150 is with the drivers seat material wear out on the left side of the seat, from getting in and out of the truck all the time. This only applies to non-leather seats. if you decide too replace that portion of your drivers seat make sure you replace with either a heavier canvas type material or even leather or pleather type material I personally went with a strip of leather. If you do that, you will no longer have that problem. Take care. Hawk out!!

[@chismestrong2194]

130K 2004 Ford F150 4x4. 5.4LT runs and looks beautiful! It's 17yrs old! Just maintain and treat your Truck like the badass it is. It will carry you like the Badass you are! "LET'S GO EFFEN BRANDON"!!!

[@offshore30sender]

2004 Ford F150Supercrew 5.4 Triton 180000 miles Bought new...., I have encountered and fixed EVERY single one of these issues. currently I have the light " turning off and on" as I'm driving issue, but haven't had time to deal with it yet so I turn it off when it acts up...It still rides smooth

[@hoohoohoblin]

I really like the design of the truck, and the way it works when nothing is broken. But buying a whole new engine is pretty expensive.

[@Rockymountainklx]

My 2001 f150 with the 5.4l 2v is a beast! Has more power and torque than a 5.3l of that year. My only issue is that it drinks gas like a alcoholic

[@davidstinson5095]

I guess that's why my cousin loved Ford's he was a pleasure perpetual alcoholic he died

[@bth9101]

Lol. Mine dose vibrate heavily when I accelerate from a stand still. My dome lights do flicker , sounds like a diesel sometimes and burns oil. Thanks for info.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. The engine on the truck in the video blew up a few months ago, and the kid ended up putting a rebuilt engine in it. You can get a rebuilt engine for one of these with all of the factory defects fixed for about $3000, and if you don’t know how to install it yourself, you have to pay somebody to put it in as well. Once you’ve done that, you’ll have a truck that runs forever though.

[@lasaventurasdelchinoychini3516]

I always will choice Ford it depends of the maintenance you do on you truck. sometimes people is complaining about how expensive the parts are but if you want a good truck you have to invest. nothing is gonna work forever without a good maintenance

[@tonybradford9650]

I use Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer to prevent motor oil burning off in my 06. It's helped.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That stuff does work. I put some in my engines when I change the oil.

[@MrPatvee]

Thanks for posting. My cam phasers are toast. Sounds like a sewing machine.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I hope it runs for a while.

[@MrsDeeglesChairLift]

07 f150 4.6 v8 Suddenly noticed parking break light indicator light wasn’t on my display. Disengage sounds fine but can’t be sure because the light is never lit. Not even with key in Run position 2 hours later i got on the highway and noticed my cruise control suddenly not working. Any chance they’re on the same fuse and maybe I’ve got a short somewhere?

[@natelane2363]

I have a 2005 F-150 XLT with over 210K on the dash n the only problem I’ve ever had was a slight oil leak and the heat not working but that’s minor issues never nothing big so yeah I agree they are very good trucks

[@dirtybauer7022]

some people just dont know how to care for their vehicles, i only buy fords and never had problems. only major issues i had was a 5r55s went out in my explorer, changed for 1800 and a head gasket in my 02 expedition, previous owner severely neglected the maintenance. quick 100 dollar fix and 2 hours under the hood. a helicoil in my 04 f150 with the 4.6 factory plugs at 178k miles. f150 was totaled and the expedition had 330k miles on it when i sold it 3 years ago. still running perfect with 402k miles. thats the "dreaded" 5.4 working its ass off day in and day out and not complaining. meanwhile every chevy my company gets ends up being money pits. part after part is constantly breaking. pretty trucks and sound mean tons of power but holy shit man, it does me no good when im always fixing some stupid part.

[@Ljrezlife004]

#FordTechMakeuloco. Awesome guy that focuses a great deal on the 5.4L triton engine. If I new about home before my truck fell apart, I would've solves a crap load of issues... I agree that changing out the OIL PUMP to upgrade is a big deal and making sure the Seals are kept SEALED. It's a good truck just needs some proper TLC to keep it running. Damn new technology. Nothing like working on my 94' mustang GT.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. This truck engine blew up pretty soon after I made the video, and the kid who owns it bought a crate motor and put it in himself. Here’s the update video. Ford F150 Blown Engine Update kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImmp2N9qMyYl5I

[@texanbalaban6777]

FordTechMakeULoco is B0$$, I've done a slough of work on my 2008 F150 King Ranch with 295k miles using His videos and the truck is stronger and runs better than it ever has in the 6 years I've owned it. Perty sure I'll roll over 500k but only time will tell

[@banjalien]

I've got a 04 with 260K; besides the horrible spark plug design, the only problem I've ever had is the drive shaft finally broke around 240K. The engine has never been quiet but it seems it can't be killed...

[@MICLANTECUTLI]

I own a Chevy extreme 2004.I gotta tell you they are both good trucks..

[@CCskillage]

I have an 08 5.4 never once had a problem on it and it has over 300,000k on it now

[@yungnguyen82]

ur lucky...08 is when they fix the crack spark plug

[@iangeraci]

This guys truck was a fleet vehicle that was poorly maintained before he owned it.

[@jimthigpen333]

Lisle tools has a much better extractor than does Ford . It gets them every time . But if you follow the Ford instructions on how to take the spark plugs out , no problem . You remove the coils, barely crack each sparkplug about 1/8th turn . Pour in some carburetor cleaner into each plug well . let soak in over night . Slowly remove spark plugs . I used PB Blaster myself and it works great . Move the plugs back and forth a little as they are coming out . In other words up a little , down a little , up some more , down a little to help keep from breaking off the plug tip.

[@puprilla]

Just bought a mint ass 05 xlt 5.4 gunna pull the plugs asap 😆 thank u

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I hope it runs a while. I like everything else about these trucks, other than the engine.

[@puprilla]

@@hoohoohoblin went to pick it up and come to find out its been rebuilt and only has 10k! So im in the clear

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I would walk first before I would buy a chevy! ! 2007.400000k plus no paint paling yet

[@dfcvda]

i still drive my 89 f150 Lariat in England

[@rodneybrentgray7251]

Ya me too. Besides by owning a ford we get a lot of practice walking. ✌ No my 05 hit 340,000, It's been a damn good truck I just replaced timing chains, phasers... I bet it goes another 300000

[@hipcheck6611]

Hey I have a question, how would you turn on the low beams on a truck of the same model and year?

[@hoohoohoblin]

Big Chungus!!!! I don’t know where the headlight switch is on this truck, because I don’t own it and I don’t have a nearby right now. Sorry I can’t help.

[@JC_Chappy]

I have a 2004 f-150 with 197,000 miles. My interior lights will randomly turn on from time to time. I'm pretty sure it's wiring problem in the door hinge because it turns on, then turns off when I open it. I've read that's a common problem and an easy fix. There are vids on KZbin stressing this.

[@s8fathome]

I have a 2004 f150 fx4 about to cross 250k on it I will say I’ve had my fare share of troubles with it but nowhere near the amount of pain that people claim these trucks have idk if it’s my patience or the fact that I just got a decent truck compared to others I’d say the biggest problem I’ve had is the spark plugs due to the thread count I’ve had to have 3 heads retapped due to that problem but other than that it’s a smooth truck that doesn’t mind hitting triple digits every now and again

[@kingdaniel3519]

They only have 2 heads. You mean you've had the heads retapped several times?

[@toddkratzer7953]

I have a 2004 F-150 4.6 and I changed my own plugs. I sprayed them with liquid wrench a day ahead of time. It was a slow process to get them out. It took 6 hours to remove and replace them, no broken plugs. The service garages don't take the time and snap your plugs in half.

[@gkynd6063]

Yep....own a 2006 F150 and had the very same problem of fusing spark plugs What a nightmare. Long story short, Ford reimbursed me for half of the cost to remove and replace plugs.

[@justinw1852]

My 2004 f150 fx4 fully loaded had 165k miles, pretty much mint condition. 2 owner truck. Very well taken care of. Runs like a champ. All these problems you mention can be avoided by maintaining your vehicle. Chevy sucks ass. I bought my truck because the 07 GMC (garbage motors corporation) Sierra that I used for work was absolutely falling apart for no apparent reason. Chevy has had a few good trucks over there years, but Ford is leagues better.

[@sukhveenbarmi3142]

I have the same dorm light problem how to fix it or what rhe problem is

[@micahott1859]

Paint peeling I see that way more on genaric made oh sorry GM vehicles than any other brand. I have an 01 expedition with a 5.4 with 350 thousand on it and I did have to replace timing chain set came in a kit at about 190 but its expected ware and Tate other than normal parts like ball joints and brakes truck has been awesome. Owned 3 chevys in my life two 1500 and a s10 pickup should have learned after the first one all were less reliable than my Ford's. And until genaric motors gives a new truck for there bailout I will never own another GENERIC MOTOR AGAIN!!!

[@maxunruh1008]

I love mine

[@dustinmoore2501]

If you use the spark plug removal tool correctly, you won't have to pull the head. I've removed 7 broke plugs from two different trucks and one of them is my daily driver.

[@scottgarner7290]

But if a piece break off you can’t get a magnet to pull it out from indies and ceramic pieces may be inside

[@dustinmoore2501]

Just don't push the ceramic down to deep before you put the tap in and after the tip is out, use compressed air blown directly into the cylinder lower your chances of that being a problem.

[@caitlynbassett902]

I have a 07 f150 5.4 3 valve I was backing up my trailer and it lose power and started knocking so I set it off and then it was fine. any ideas?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know. Maybe it’s something electronic.

[@texanbalaban6777]

That's likely Your cam phasers. Doing a timing job on my 2008 295k mile F150 stopped the wobble and knocking while in reverse. Does this happen to Yours every time in reverse the whole time in reverse or just occasionally?

[@gerarddipalma2007]

What about the exhaust manifold studs braking off or falling out causing the "tick" sound when start up, ford makes a special kit that would run you about $800, I did one on my father 08 and in some cases you have to replace the head

[@haxxorsheep]

I have a 07 f150 and she just hit 300k miles with zero issues. I guess people with the issue can maintain their trucks. I do wish I have a Chevy Silverado.

[@martinhernandez1998]

I have a 05 f150 5.4 had it for a long time and no problems at all love my truck i really think it’s how you take care of your vehicles haves nothing to do with the make it haves to do with in whos hands it ends up with and thats it

[@kingdaniel3519]

That's true to a certain extent. Unfortunately, maintenance can't fix Ford cheaping out on critical components like the oil pump.

[@austinreeves9112]

Want an expensive part for chevy truck owners that fail constantly because chevy cant haul huge loads??? Tierod ends. Makes the truck look like its crossing its arms when it snaps. Chevy trucks older models are built with a car front end and they spot weld and glue everything. Even the inside of the bed walls if you look how their held on. Ford has more money and has been around longer and will live longer and is and has been for many uears the #1 selling truck in america which is why they make more money than gm or chrysler and atleast ford is its own company and doesnt need government bail outs.

[@jumpsmcgee]

Ford took a bail out before GM but in the form of loans. www.thebalance.com/auto-industry-bailout-gm-ford-chrysler-3305670

[@chriscrouch1117]

@@jumpsmcgee yea chevy took many loans to before that bailout just research it.......

[@shaunharder980]

I disagree but since I'm driving a 2007 f150 I cant really complain, cause I love it

[@Kagaines]

My tailgate is doing that. Mine has had a antifreeze smell for years. No one can find it. Doesn’t loose any just had a odor.

[@frankfraticelli2967]

The spark plug issue is a non issue if the plugs are replaced at the service spec and done by a qualified tech who knows the procedure for removal. Never had a paint problem. The OD issue is an issue that occurs at times - especially when accelerating up a steep grade from low speeds. The cabin lights - yeah - I have that. But - my 2008 has been a pleasure to drive and own. Love the big V 8.

[@timpence627]

If you live any where in the Northeast add rusted out frame to the list. Have a 2005 , body absolutely perfect, rockers and all, frame on passenger side shot from under passenger floor almost to spring shackle. Driver side under driver about 2 feet. Never again.

[@leathercheerio1]

When you lightly accelerate in overdrive and you get that stutter at low rpms it has been a misfire for me which tells me to change the plugs and coils. It has happen 3 times on my 241k 2007 5.4.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@AlecMcHenry]

with the lights, if you take off the overhead console you will find that the lights itself burn the plastic around it, I have this problem and i still havent been able to fix it.

[@scottstaggs7968]

Everything in this video is half correct at best and the fact that you point out peeling paint after showing the generation of GM truck the white paint would fly off of if you even looked at the truck wrong is.... Well, hilarious 😂. Oh and for the love of God. Thicker oil is not the answer.

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

I've got a 06 f150 with 104783 on it the oil gets changed at 4.000 mls and had the plugs done at 90.000 and and I use 5/30 and it is still running strong.

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

All statements in this video are true with the exception to the overdrive which I do not have in my Ford 2008 F150 XLT and the flaking paint because I keep my truck washed and waxed daily

[@commanderstud2417]

If you don't do any towing or care about lots of power but like the body style just get the 4.6. They didnt get the cam phasers until 09.

[@spookshow6999]

You can use the stuff to put in your tank to take off the carbon on spark plugs. There’s a video on here about it.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks.

[@yogirlcheeks7074]

1:09 I’m currently having that problem 🤦‍♂️

[@stevenbaker03mp]

The engine stutter at 45-55mph is the transmission filter

[@littlemoo52]

04 had the splined universal joints, undersized oil pump, cheap plastic tensioners, failing o-ring for overdrive gear, short in instrument cluster from bad solders that causes gauges/radio to come on and off, the dreaded timing job, swiss cheese rot on frame rails if you live in an area where they brine the roads, leaky third brake light and sliding rear window. and buy a case of carb and choke cleaner to remove build up of carbon deposit in the throttle body. and yes i still have mine 200k plus miles.

[@hoohoohoblin]

That sounds about right! That’s a lot of problems.

[@terracestevenkennedy9198]

My 1990 F150 is awesome none of those problems. Driven daily for 30 year my has a 302.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. That generation of trucks was built to run forever. All these new ones they started messing around with variable valve timing and trying to be high tech and super efficient, and things broke.

[@fubkgamming]

I have a 2005 lariat with 266k miles. I was able to get all 8 plugs out without any of them snapping, all you do is spray some wd-40 on them and wait overnight. Its work everytime. The only other issue i had was one of my fuel injectors went bad and it vapor locked the engine. I replaced all 8 injectors, gave it a tune up and it started right back up.

[@fubkgamming]

Every oil change i put a quart of lucas oil stabilizer in it, im not sure if thats helped at all

[@hoohoohoblin]

I use that stuff in my truck too. I don’t know if it works or not, but it makes me feel better, and it burns less oil.

[@toddkratzer7953]

That is what I did , sprayed the plugs overnight and they came out without breaking any.

[@Primeros1000]

You’re right on the money. I got a navigator with the 5.4 3v and I gone through all those issues, plus suspension. I also got a chevy Express with 240k miles and it’s boring because it never breaks downs.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. If you like surprises, and enjoy taking long walks and repairing broken things, then a Ford is the perfect vehicle for you.

[@roycrawford8225]

Any car or pickup is going to have problems because they are machines and will break down. It doesn't matter who made it.

[@jayhawker03]

The second sentence is a fragment.

[@drewallen8326]

FYI....Here in California I see more Chevys with white peeling paint than any other make of truck on the road. My 2005 has never had a light flickering problem or oil burning.

[@Bassin_withaustin]

That light problem does happen to me on my chevy

[@kingdaniel3519]

Chevy has problems keeping the lights on, not turning them off. Never seen a Chevy that didn't have a light out.

[@MICLANTECUTLI]

Actually if you put an additive in your fuel to decarbonize the spark plugs they should come right out.Also keeping the oil changes and regular maintenance can make it last a long time.The cam phasers and over head cam failures are do to poor maintenance of the owner.Ford has been updating the phasers so they last longer.And also a new oil pump from Ford which is a High pressure pump.I own a 2006 F150 crew cab.Also check out Fordtechmakuloco Videos he is a Master at these 5.4 engines.

[@okcdonny]

Note To Live By: If you take care of your trucks Like you are supposed to. You would likely not have these problems. P.S. I have a dodge 1999, Chevy 2002 and a Ford 2006 with over 200,000 miles on them and if you have to argue on witch is better. Remember this a truck is suppose to take you to work, home or A to B. Take care of your trucks real men do. Boys don't.

[@ryanbarwick1659]

Your voice sounds really familiar 🤔. Were you in a interview with Don Shipley?

[@hoohoohoblin]

No.

[@bencouzens6568]

My lights come on all the time, but I heard it’s something to do with the door sensors

[@drewski7549]

You use some wd 40 on spark plugs for when pulling them out

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes, or maybe something stronger like PB blaster.

[@billp6016]

I have a 05 f150 my biggest issue has been the rack n pinion and replacing the suspension on both sides including bearings. That's my fault though due to tires and rims are both oversized. But I've had to twice on the upper and lower also outer tie rods. I have almost 300,000 now. So in reality not bad

[@hoohoohoblin]

That is good. Glad the engine still works!

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Fuel pump driver module above space tire, replace it ! No start! It's not the pump! Also overdrive slip,easy fit! 4r70e trans

[@niedthe]

RevBiker Big D did u ever get the truck to start

[@barrynoel6908]

Why don't they make the cab corners galvanize?

[@dennisperusse3837]

I dream of the day when all of these auto companies go back to the idea of a simple back to basics pickup that is spartan in features with time tested tech in it that doesn’t typically break. I want roll down windows, manual transmissions, and an engine/transmission combo that provides a balance between durable and simplicity. Wouldn’t it be nice to get a single cab too and keep it under 20 grand?

[@hoohoohoblin]

That would be nice. I’m sure there are a lot of people who just want a simple truck.

[@jasestieglitz9761]

Got same year model but with the 4.6 umm I’m at 235,354 never hand any of these problems and if I was gonna have them I think I already would have.

[@kingdaniel3519]

These problems are specifically for the 3v 5.4

[@justinsaylor2639]

Had same Ford for years now no problem at all new starter in 5 years! Oil changes and tires breaks that’s not much at all

[@marioandrade847]

2007 Ford F-150 Lariat with 190k miles,had to replace timing belt,cam phasers of course,spark plugs and coils.I got that stupid ticking noise again after a month so now I got the damn truck back in the shop,hopefully this time the mechanic can fix the problem once and for all.My next truck will definitely not be from ford,I love their models and the interiors are nice but mechanically I don’t trust them anymore.Yeah Chevy doesn’t have the best looks or interiors but as long as they last it’s all good.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Good luck. I hope they can fix it. You are right about the design. It is a good looking truck and the interior is really nice and functional. It is a great truck except for the exploding engine. The engine on the truck in this video died about a year after I made the video. The kid who owns the truck bought an engine for around $3000 and installed it himself.