How on Earth Did The Ford Dealership Miss This?

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[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@jasonhickler9993]

Where are you located

[@laylandad1986]

Where do you get replacement cams from?

[@Pbaglio21]

He’s in Chicago

[@danielalvarez1327]

Like how much is that fix go's for?

[@brocklndrs]

You ever do any work on the 5.0's, any vids??

[@earthboundconstruction4577]

This Gentleman is the ford whisperer people. He did a complete timing job on our 05 F150 and its running like a new truck. Capable, honest, and humble. Best mechanic i ever met.

[@SimpleBelieverInChrist]

Where is his shop? I have an Expedition with the same problem and it's only getting worse. It seems like every mechanic in UT is afraid of this thing.

[@187WCB]

@@SimpleBelieverInChrist Chicago

[@earthboundconstruction4577]

Call or email hes booked for months.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Priceless!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Agreed. Brian really IS the Ford whisperer. I've learned tons of good information, by watching his videos.

[@m.b8257]

This man has a conscience and believes in doing a good honest job, we need more people like him in this world.

[@chrisschmitt3860]

Retired auto tech here. I’ve done at least a hundred of these. Hard to believe the dealer was so inept as to not recognize one of the worlds biggest engineering failures on their own product. This is why everyone hates a car dealer, and why I refused to work in their shitty, crooked shops.

[@softwaresignals]

True that. I do remember owning a 2008 BMW 530xi a few years ago, and the latest Bentley Shop Manual actually listed all the things likely to fail on it !!! And my BMW dealership knew it all too, as they knew exactly what to inspect on my car around 90k miles. Obvious stuff like that (a long list on that BMW !).

[@peted5217]

Not too hard believing dealer dudes missed this since few hang around after figuring out fixing stuff. I'm in same boat with auto trans parts that aren't obviously scored or burnt ,But the full time builder would never reuse because of some subtle wear pattern I've no experience looking for.

[@chromezone4371]

Same here. That is disgusting

[@310smoker]

what causes this . low oil

[@thinking6307]

@@310smoker GREAT POINT! He did a good job of diagnosing the tic noise and the repair but what engineering or manufacturing problem is the root cause?

[@larrycroft6819]

Rare find. A mechanic that knows what he's doing and actually fixes the problem on the first appointment.

[@PhantomWoIf]

good mechanics should be normal, common. to bad the opposite is the case, good mechanics are rare.

[@marcryvon]

@@PhantomWoIf Very rare. Mine for the last 35 years, became a friend. He announced me he's retiring and sold his place. His garage was bought by a promoter to build damn condos ! Aaaargh ! 😱

[@1998gst4611]

@@PhantomWoIf the proper term is automotive technician not just a mechanic. A mechanic could be anything for different uses.

[@greasee.monkey7224]

I have done quite a few of these and totally agree with you. I don't understand how the dealer let that out the door. Glad to see it running like a champ again. Nice work as always.👍👍

[@hooklinetinker9680]

Great job, Brian. You've helped me so much more than you'll ever know with your videos on the 5.4L 3V engine. You saved me thousands of dollars and helped me gain the confidence to do the work myself. My 2006 Mark LT 4X4 runs like new at 162,000 miles. I'm 13,000 into a complete top-end rebuild that I did myself with all new and upgraded Ford timing and valvetrain components, including a Melling M360HV oil pump. I can't thank you enough! Ted Marshall Sanford, Florida

[@--_DJ_--]

They are pretty intimidating, good on your for doing it yourself!

[@halleffect1]

13,000? I hope that's miles and not dollars.

[@rysterstech]

Yikes! Should have put a powertrain products 5.4 in it for less than thwt

[@--_DJ_--]

@@halleffect1 Ya, that is about what the whole truck is worth, if not more. I read it as miles though.

[@Davido50]

Can't beat Ford trucks ..I don't rebuild our trucks. At 230k they purrr. 5k mi oil changes w/Full Synthetic & Motorcraft filters.

[@125AXer]

Nice. Always great to watch a conscientious mechanic solve problems that others miss or ignore.

[@jonathanperry4189]

Hi all.. I'm not a ford owner or even in USA (England) , but as car fan, this guy is a legend that we all hope to find for our cars. Enjoy the education every time. 👍

[@jamram9924]

I just performed this job on a 5.4 3 valve Ford engine. I replaced all of the roller followers. A time consuming task. Ford parts were used with the exception of the Melling oil pump. Engine had 201,000 miles. Thanks Brian, I sincerely appreciate the time/effort you set aside to help us. God bless you and your family!

[@D2O2]

Did you also replace the lash adjuster?

[@jamram9924]

@@D2O2 No, I did not. I highly recommended it since it was a simple matter of remove/replace.

[@D2O2]

@@jamram9924 I agree, once the followers are out, just a few seconds more and seeing the kit comes with them, why not.

[@jamram9924]

@@D2O2 Ford doesn’t sell those in a kit, unless it’s a specific dealer that packages them that way. These roller followers were priced separately.

[@D2O2]

@@jamram9924 The Ford Performance kit Brian linked includes the lash adjusters.

[@Joe-kb1sm]

Ford has those optional heater vents mounted on the outside top of the tail gate. They keep your hands warm when you're pushing it home.

[@robertpope3619]

This is 1 of the very few channels I watch that I can actually say that I can hit the thumbs up button without even watching the entire video. Always putting out great valuable content 👍🏼

[@MrRic007]

Who doesn’t love someone who enjoys the fruit of their labor . 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@mikehevalow5953]

How refreshing to see an honest business man!!!

[@williamkeck7378]

You are an honest mechanic. Dealers will SCREW you in a heartbeat. 😊😊

[@aredditor4272]

This is great! I hope this vid can be used by the owner to make the dealer give him a full refund. And no excuses, whether the tech was a noob or not, the engine was obviously making an unusual alarming noise.

[@JasPlun]

Unless he can expose the dealer the money is most certainly gone and never coming back. If he can get the dealers attention by sharing this video and letting the public know the name of the dealership he might have a chance or call Ford and share it with them to see if they can make it happen.

[@Ridinfixinman]

Why would he need a full refund? Almost certainly the engine needed guides/chains/phasers/oil pump - an extremely common problem and remedy. The problem in this video is that they didn't do enough.. It should have been all the above plus followers and probably camshaft too (I say probably because it was probably already bad when it rolled into their shop)

[@Ridinfixinman]

@Max Power the difference between your problem and his is that you didn't need transmission work, you needed electrical work. This guy most assuredly needed all the work performed AND additional work. If he would have taken it to fordtechmakuloco, he would have recommended/performed all the work previously done by the dealer and because he is more thorough, he would have done followers/cam. The owner of the truck really wasn't screwed out of money, they just didn't fix all that was wrong.

[@D-blaze]

@@Ridinfixinman Nowhere in the video did it say all of that. All that was stated was he had a timing job done. Went in with a tapping noise and left with the same noise.

[@Ridinfixinman]

@@D-blaze didn't say all what? Would you clarify please?

[@ronlind1757]

I'm not a Ford guy... but I love your videos Brian. As a retired toolmaker/moldmaker, I fully understand about tolerances, fits, and finishes. I have so much respect for your professionalism, knowledge, and meticulous procedures of doing a job right the first time. 👏

[@captainsergeant]

On my '06 F 150 5.4 with 90K when I performed a complete timing job (thanks to your videos) I went ahead and replaced both cams and all roller followers with the upgraded style. The roller followers and cams looked fine, the followers checked out as being OK, but why risk it? An extra 300.00 in ford parts and you're good to go for a long, long time. Also, take your time and scour the internet - you'll be surprised at the deals you can get on genuine Ford parts.

[@paulcristma4469]

I like your thinking you are already in there replace now while your in there

[@bustacapp359]

I have 134k on my F-150 5.4. What made you do the timing job? Was something wrong or what?

[@captainsergeant]

@@bustacapp359 There was. My engine was getting noisy, and had timing chain slap. Once I tore into it, I found I had the old style timing chain tensioners with the bad gaskets. The tensioner gaskets were blown out, and the chains had all sorts of play in them. In order to get to that point, you've torn the whole front end of the engine apart, so I replaced everything with Ford parts. The only exception was the oil pump (melling) and the tensioners. I went with the metal Melling ratcheting units instead of using the Ford tensioners.

[@D2O2]

@@captainsergeant I did this as well at about 180k miles. Had cold start chain rattle. Once I got into it, found blown out passenger tensioner and broken passenger chain guide. Did complete timing set with melling ratcheting iron body tensioners, high volume pump (MH340), pick-up tube, phasers and solenoids. Cam/followers/adjusters all looked good so I reused them. I am at 230 now and thinking about going back and replacing the adjusters and followers like I probably should have to begin with. Cheaper now then later plus a cam or head.

[@douglasbunn166]

$300 in ford parts and your good to go? You do understand that they were factory ford parts that failed at 90k right?

[@bddfc1968]

I also had him do the timing job and these also with all the latest and greatest parts and melling 360hv oil pump and transmission lines and spark plugs and passenger side exhaust manifold replaced due to broken studs and/or possibled cracked too. Couldn't ask for a more intelligent experienced Ford Master Technician to do this job right the first time, I knew I had something going on when I heard the start up rattle and thought it still ran good until I picked up my truck in just a couple days, MAN WAS I MISTAKEN AND DEFINITELY WRONG 😳 After I got in my truck to leave and head back home 7 hours/500 miles I was surprised to it starting so fast and humming right along. The trip home made me realize that it had not been running correctly since I had had it about a year or so, totally different truck than I was use too , this MAN is the FORD GURU for sure , friendly environment and top notch shop equipment and I don't think there is anyone with the knowledge he has about these Fords 3 valve engines and most likely any other vehicle he puts his hands on , very pleased with whole process and definitely pleased with the price for the repairs that he was able to do in a fraction of the time a "stealership" would have taken 😀

[@alpinestar1123]

I'm so glad I found this channel years ago. Stealership wanted 2100 to replace my 4th lead frame. So I went online and and bought everything and watched his video on the 6r80 lead frame replacement and she's been great ever since. Thank you for taking your time to video this your a true money saver and honest mechanic.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Honest diagnosis in modern autos is more important than it has ever been. Thank you

[@bamaboy6207]

i must get same kind of customers you do!! lol!! i cant seam to find one that hardly wants to pay for a correct repair!! but please people dont pay if your vehicle is not fixed!! please expose those bad shops also so othera dont get scamed also

[@philtucker1224]

Hi guy, thank you for this tech-teach, it was really clear what needed to be done and nicely filmed too! I hope plenty of tech apprentices watch your channel as too many faults like this are being ignored now and at 150k miles a lot of poor customers are just persuaded to buy a whole new crate engine. Live long and prosper buddy 🖖

[@motobroski9881]

thanks for the info! my dad is a cam designer at comp cams I originally was going to just do a timing job because I had to replace the valve do to an exhaust valve breaking and told me to replace the followers and I'm glad he did because now I see why

[@dr7477]

Thanks to you, my 2010 with the 5.4 3v, 200k miles, timing job and followers plus a new passenger side exhaust manifold sounds and runs like a brand new engine.

[@dale797]

SOUNDS to me like my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan did when a rocker arm failed twice on it. After the second failure I disconnected the wires to the oil pump that would throw it into low range once the engine got warmed up when driving down the road. Previously I had about 25 oil PSI at highway speeds, now I have about 65 PSI when driving down the road! I also went from the factory recommended 5x20 oil to 5x30 oil. Since the alterations I have been driving it for about a couple years and it works like a charm!!! I wonder if the Fords also have a high and low position on their oil pumps?

[@donaldhamilton3031]

Ever since I bought my 09 used it had a ticking noise the dealership redid the exhaust manifolds and I still had the ticking noise not as bad but was still there so this winter I had them do what Brian recommended I had a complete timming kit, phasers, roller fouler's, oil pump, lifter's ect and awesome no noise. Thank you!! For your videos and advise also all Ford parts except for melling oil pump

[@snoopy947]

This gentleman is obviously an excellent mechanic and I cannot belie the dealer let this happen. This is exactly I haven't had any work done by a dealership since 1998 and I had a power window motor replaced. The window fell out of the track as I was backing out of the dealership.

[@austinepperson3576]

As someone about to graduate tech school to become a Ford tech, I’m super thankful for these videos you post. I learn a lot from you!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Man the lobes are wiped and the dealership said it was fine, I guess that’s why in 40 yrs of driving I’ve never once went to the dealer for anything but free oil changes and you have to check em on that too. Ridiculous. Great job brother.

[@chrisblore6385]

I’m also very lucky to have a great mechanic like you here in Camas Wa. I went to the local Ford dealership for a very short time with my F150 2011. So disappointed with the service and the constant up sale hounding. Really important to find a local or referred mechanic…

[@stephengordon8968]

This guy will always have steady work, word of mouth and the internet, hes set for the rest of his life !

[@chrischiampo7647]

Hard To Believe That Only 1 Bad Roller Follower Was Causing That Much Ruckus 😳😳😳😳 You Are The Ford Pro I’ll Never Doubt Your Diagnosis’s Brian 😀😊 Thank You For The Education 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@glenkepic3208]

Nice work. Can't believe the dealer let this truck leave the shop the way they did. We have a '05 Civic coupe that we got as a lease return in '08. Wifes car later mine a few years ago (got her a nice '17 Civic, another lease return). Hadn't turned 90 k yet but happily gave it the 90 k service. I'm thinking a couple of months ago that the transmission is acting up (whine, sloppy downshifts, etc). As expensive as the dealer was, i figured i'd bring it to a local transmission shop that did good work for me years ago. Almost dropped the phone when he said it was the cacalytic converter. HUH?!? Ok, do it. He was right. This is just a few weeks ago and i'm overjoyed every time i drive it. Not even 95k yet. Smooth sailing ! Even without todays gas prices, i'd be in love. Its a great car.

[@sethwilliams665]

Just did a timing set and new oil pump on my 254k 3v. It had the original timing components and sounded horrible. I watched all off the videos this guy has on doing the timing set, oil pump, and phasers and the truck sounds brand new. I highly recommend watching his videos before attempting the job. It will save you much time and a lot of head scratching 😂

[@Jay388]

How long did it take to complete?

[@sethwilliams665]

@@Jay388 I had to do the project outside my house after I got off work so I didn’t have many full days to work on it. It took me about a week and a half working on it for a few hours when I had the chance. I also have two kids and my other half works so there were a few days in there I didn’t work on it at all. If you have full days to work on it and you have ALL of the tools you need then it would probably take 1-3 days. An experienced tech could probably do it in 6-10 hours in a shop

[@OscarLopez-hh8gd]

I have an 07 Ford F-150 lariat with the 5.4 - 3v and it started doing this noise . If you wouldn’t have been so far away ; I’d drive to you also. Coming to you from Jacksonville FL. God Bless you and your family.

[@jaybudd1617]

During the first engine start up and run if you hadn't said it was a 3 valve gas engine I swear it sounded like a diesel engine. Wow what a difference in the second engine start up.

[@jerryclasby9628]

You're so right. How did this problem get overlooked.

[@tommyknocker4829]

I'm very happy that you're back and making great videos again. We thank-you!

[@blonko86]

I followed your 4 part series! THANK YOU! I did the complete timing job (and oil pump replacement) My truck runs & sounds like a brand new engine. Can't thank you enough.

[@billyfox384]

Great video as always.. Would have loved to see the actual replacement of followers and especially the cam. Or at least give a link to another video that shows that procedure. Also really helpful for us techs in the field to know real world time it takes to do this job and / or what you charge as a labor time. Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Over 20 yrs in the biz and I still learn something new in your videos.

[@zubirhusein]

He has a vid with a more full process of doing it. His channel isn't a full 100% start to finish how-to tho

[@billyfox384]

@@zubirhusein Link??

[@MrNxor]

​@@billyfox384 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJWkhpiMh6eBd5o

[@mrschwifty5564]

My 2006 4.0 SOHC Ranger is still running like new after following your timing chain/guide replacement video series. Can't thank you enough for what you do.

[@Powerwagon563]

What's amazing is that this vehicle's engine has 150k miles. I must be getting old, but it doesn't owe the owner anything if they are the original owner and it's paid for. However, it's a Lariat trim and the undercarriage is not too rusty for a northern (i'm assuming) vehicle. So it's worth it to repair, IMO. Plus the price of new vehicles is insane, especially for the Lariat trim. It's outstanding that there are experts like this gent that can diagnose/pinpoint the issue and then repair it with relative ease. As they say, "Ask a Man who knows" (and then happily pay him for his knowledge).

[@lostinmyspace4910]

A Ford truck at 150,000 owes the owner a lot still. you can't expect to say with that many miles, it's paid for itself. I have 350,000 miles on my Ford F150 5.4 3 V engine. Never changed a thing on it. It's all original...everything EXCEPT the starter that had to be replaced at 190,000. Never did a timing job, never any roller followers, etc. It was never opened up for anything. I put in Royal Purple fully synthetic oil 5W-30, and usually a WIX filter, or Motorcraft filter. Orininal muffler, tailpipe, brake lines, catalyic converter. Yes, to brakes, tires, and batteries, and repaired the contacts on the power window buttons. Does it tick a little...yes, a little, but it doesn't sound like a diesel or even as bad as this white truck. What does this truck owe me? At least another 50,000 miles...then I'll have reached my goal. It runs great, and I use it for business everyday pulling an open 16 foot trailer hauling mulch and soils. Best truck I've ever owned.I paid $24,000. And it's been on the road for 17 years with never a breakdown. Original transmission, never slipped or anything else. Just routine fluid changes, and filter changes. Maybe it's because I never followed the owners manual for mileage milestones...always shorter intervals. What does this tell ya? I'm proof.

[@yourchava]

@@lostinmyspace4910 well said!!

[@tomstarros3189]

@@lostinmyspace4910 good to hear this....do not let henry ford find out that you are not buying parts ......from his stores ....for so long of a time...

[@Powerwagon563]

@@lostinmyspace4910 I must be getting old, 100k on a vehicle in a salted road state after 20 years is finished. Or it used to be anyways. Even with moderate care to try to control the corrosion. Glad you are getting your money's worth!

[@lostinmyspace4910]

@@Powerwagon563 I live in Michigan, north of Detroit 60 miles. We have so much salt in the air, wave a meatball on a fork, and it's good to eat. Used to be that everyone buying a new car took it to Ziebart to have it rust protected. Later, the dealer salesmen would say, It's no longer necessary to undercoat.... so I didn't any longer. It comes with the factory undercoat. Frame still looks pretty darn good. When the truck was about 15 years old, it did begin showing signs of rust only around the wheel wells. I must also say that I don't usw the truck in winter as its a work truck and I do landscaping...so I store it outside still exposed to all the rain and snow, but no salt. Just got it out of storage status, insured, and new plate tabs today, April 26, '22. I only waxed it twice in 17 years, and it still looks pretty darn good. The rust around the wheels is very evident...and slightly embarrassing, but it's a work truck, so I don't care. It's making money for me. But the mechanics is top notch, and no internal problems at all. I do use fully synthetic oil, and change about every 6,000. Transmission, original, and hits the marks.

[@sunchon9229]

This is the best ford tech in the world. Not many tech are confident enough to share their trade how to, but he knows people can try but will not be able to do as good job like him. Only if I lived closer I would come to get my Expedition serviced by the best. Thanks for all the videos.

[@Random-rt5ec]

Wow A+ to the cameraman those closeups were awesome. Pains me to see such quality problems with Ford, with the great care the owner gave this vehicle it is wrong that the engine is failing & costing so much $$$ in repairs.

[@PRO4XKEV]

Ram Hemi engines have basically same issues.

[@mikehamilton3833]

Brian love your 5.4 05 f150 videos. I have learned what to listen for. My 05. 5.4 at 190000 miles never ticked that i could tell and locked up at 1000 rpms decelerating at 30 mph. Have a Ford reman with 3 yr and 36k warranty installed by local Ford dealership. $6200 engine and $1200 install hopefully good for a while. Just my story. Your videos are the best ever for us Ford owners. The information tou provide is excellent. Thanks for your channel.

[@usafirst79]

This is the exact same model truck I have (200k mi). I've seen the previous vids about this. I asked about my ticking noise and the dealer said it's the fuel pump ticking and it's normal. Going back with this ammo. Thanks Brian!

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Haha! “Fuel pump ticking”

[@usafirst79]

@@jeffreygoss8109 my reaction too but that was the service advisor not a mechanic. I wasn't in a position to argue at that point. But w/ 200k miles. Safe bet they need to be changed out anyway.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

HPFP’s in modern direct injected engines do make ticking noises but a loud lifter noise is very much different and louder. But dealerships tend to dismiss noises like these as so many people complain about it.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@usafirst79 I understand completely. These guys would lie about everything. You would think there would be a TSB about the followers. This is the problem with flat rate, get it get it out with as little time spent on diagnostics

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@invertedpolarity6890 but this isn’t direct injection, the eco boosts yes, but these just have a standard fuel pressure from the electric pump. I think. Not sure.

[@kurtchurba1994]

Cam roller follower issue is a big bummer ($$$). I too had a chronic tic (drivers side) on my ‘07 F150 5.4L. Bought it that way with 125k in ‘16 as a wrench told me it was just a fuel injection tic- run cleaner. Did that for hundreds of miles and the tic never left. From purchase to now (167k), had several plugs changed at a Ford garage or private service until I recently suffered a bad engine miss. My now normal wrench checked it out (diagnostic) and said one bad plug, one bad coil and one loose plug. He recommended an entire plug change (with coil) and Champion’s one-piece plug for Tritons. I also asked him to check on the tic issue. Once he installed the new plugs- VIOLA, no more tic. It never ceases to amaze me the current state of (lack) customer service and how important it is to have a good wrench you can trust.

[@gmans7859]

It's funny to think back. I worked for Ford when the 'Modular' engines were first introduced. The MKVIII and big cars etc. Yes I'm old... Early on, depending on issue(s) we took the the whole engine out to be sent back to Ford for dissection /inspection. The didn't want us opening them up. Not a lot, but we were putting exchange engines the cars . Tech's can't be dofuss. There is important Detorque/ Torque procedures to follow. I remember Timing Chain Tensioners as they are oil fed. We love our 4.6 Truck.... change that oil, maintain and take care of your stuff. ALL Cars and Trucks whatever the brand, have their quirks. The trick is to learn, catch them early if possible , fix it (properly) and drive.

[@Acelachaser1965]

The more I deal with my Expy or my wife's Escape, the more I like my old '48 and '52 8N tractors! 😀

[@gregmislick1117]

Your single handed crusade to save al 5.4 3 valves is admirable - you probably, no, definitely, saved mine with your knowledge share - thank you

[@halleffect1]

Brian, i want to thank you for this information and previous videos. I saved a friend's 04 F150 from damage. It also helped me diagnose an older F150 4.2 V6. Even though the layout is very different you taught me to pay closer attention. A pushrod tip and corresponding rocker arm seat was worn, which caused a loud ticking just like the 5.4.

[@standhd]

I have a 4.2….is there anything else I need to be aware of with this engine? I’m pushing 200,000 plus miles right now and it’s running great.

[@halleffect1]

@@standhd keep fresh coolant in it. my buddy ran water for years and paying dearly now. water pump, rad, very expensive water pipes and intake mani gaskets.

[@standhd]

@@halleffect1 Thank you sir! Anything else you can remember?

[@halleffect1]

@@standhd just watch your oil. the intake gaskets fail with mileage even if maintained. and the cam sensor gear can fail which drives the oil pump. watch your oil pressure if get a cam sensor code.

[@standhd]

@@halleffect1 Awesome information, thank you so much!

[@Metalhead396]

I had two 2013 F750's V10's at work with this issue. Ford fixed them at no cost to us. I believe there is a recall. Cheap Chinese steel.

[@LA_Commander]

I can't believe the dealer returned the vehicle like this to the customer. If I were the customer I would have refused it on the spot. That is completely unacceptable.

[@0623kaboom]

I would have told them you didnt fix the problem and all you did was replace good parts so thanks for the new good parts now fix the problem at YOUR expense ...

[@woodrowmagnus2535]

Who was the dealership, so we know not to take our vehicles there?

[@rickberis4184]

I'm even more surprised the customer paid the dealer for not solving the problem. I'll bet the poor customer needed the truck and the dealer held the truck hostage.

[@LA_Commander]

@@rickberis4184 That's a very good point. I agree, that is most likely what they did. And you don't get to even test drive your car until after you pay the cashier for the repairs. So by the time you find out it's still effed up, you are already down the road and have already paid the dealer.

[@LincolnSP150]

I had problems with Selig Ford Dealership in West Allis Wisconsin with my brand new 1975 F-250 4X4. The engine had a noise when cold on a 360 V-8. The dealership finally heard the noise I got a new bare block, they claimed the line bore was bad on original block. I had other issues that the dealership failed to repair. I finally fixed myself the lock out hubs wouldn't always engage. I pulled them apart and polished a snap ring that the castle gear had to travel over to engage, and after I repaired that they preformed flawlessly. I never cared much that 360 V8. I had a 390 in my 1972 F-250 Camper Special, the 390 was a Beauitful Engine and far more powerful and quick. Both trucks had manual 4 speed transmissions .

[@mikeybhoutex]

Welcome back from vacation, Brian! Hope it was relaxing and recharging for you and yours!

[@genewilliams7302]

This guy impresses me with his knowledge and experience.

[@bigdogbill8988]

Thank you Brian for your insight… been watching your videos for years.. you’ve helped me on my own vehicles as well.. this is purely a thank you and your meticulous attention to detail is very appreciated! Thank you

[@audiophileman7047]

You are an Ace when it comes to fixing Ford vehicles. I don't have this engine, but it was just interesting to hear about the problem and see you fix it. 👍👍👍

[@ironlady2814]

Great diagnosis and treatment!! I agree with some of your commenters- they design in obsolescence!! My Superduty was bought new and properly modified and has exceptional maintenance- will live just like my Mercedes( also bought new)which currently has 288 k on it and runs like new. I always buy new so that maintenance is never a question- but it is shameless on Ford to not build the best truck in the beginning. Anyway, another instructive video for the well informed and the neophytes

[@dalemenke9046]

Same year model. Just fixed the rollers on mine with your help. 330k. Flexible head magnet is your friend.

[@googlesucks3219]

I just did one a couple weeks ago. The number 5 cylinder exhaust follower got knocked off after seizing up. The exhaust was going back into the intake causing a multiple cylinder misfire. It sounded like a loud pop every couple seconds. Needless to say new lifters rockers timing chains oil pump etc. It runs good now.

[@828enigma6]

Until next time.

[@waltdisnenycopyright8048]

Certainly knows his stuff, would defo recommend this chap 🇬🇧

[@patmason7276]

Had a few of those years ago. Somebody didn't inspect the engine to well. Why I like working for a dealership easy to keep up with all the issues. ✌️

[@fozzir]

Your channel kicks ass! Keep it up!

[@jeffone2nv]

I love his advice despite this new fluid standards. Ford saying to change coolant and transmission at 60k. Not I have always change fluid at 30k. Of course they suggested 60k for my PTU on 2019Edge. They said I was wasting money. I normally drive my cars for 200k. Maintenance like he says increase the reliability of your vehicle. You would Ford would want that also. It increases their reputation and keeps customers happy.

[@davidkettell5726]

Not really ,all they want to do is sell you a new truck.

[@jeffone2nv]

@@davidkettell5726 naw it is a proven method for me I once owned a 1990 Mustang and other cars. Wherein I put over 150k to 200k with no major repairs.

[@DavidGrassSr]

Honest Mechanic for sure, just fixed what needed fixing ,Great job > See Ya, Texas

[@donnatalielucasheimbigner7598]

Like you said, he definitely changed the oil regularly with good quality oil & filter. Everything is super clean.

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

Us old mechanics still call those 'roller rockers'. When we started turning wrenches the factory didn't use them, factory used 'sliders'. Roller cams and rockers were exclusively aftermarket hot rod shop parts.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

ok

[@jim21804]

Nice video. Well explained and demonstrated. Keeping an eye on my 150 5.4. Has 137,000 miles but do oil change every 3-4000 miles.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Good fix! I never saw that happen to any of the Fords we had in the City Fleet where I worked. We had Fords from 1998 through 2011. When I retired in 2016 a lot of the 03's through 05's were still running.

[@tabbott429]

frequent oil changes is the best chance at preventing this but when theyre designed so poorly you never know when theyll break

[@mark98070]

Truly professional job replacing the camshaft and all the followers, not just what was showing extreme wear. It's got to make one wonder why this was not repaired properly the first time! Especially at a Ford dealer. Btw good to see you back, hope you enjoyed your visit to Florida

[@xmiller7691]

If the Ford dealer is anything like the one I dealt with, it was not properly fixed because they are counting on brand loyalty to lock in future income from their mark. Either by waiting for the mark's engine to self destruct, then the mark can't help himself from buying a new Ford because that's the way his mind has been programmed from birth ( 'cause Dad had Fords or whatever), or by the half-assed repaired engine lasting long enough before it blows so they can make bank when he pays them to put in another.

[@mark98070]

@@xmiller7691 I've got a better analysis...Total incompetence

[@seandieger3317]

The Ford whisperer! U should be very proud of your skill and knowledge.

[@pitholer]

Yay!! Just Made my monday seeing a video from you!!!

[@shauljonah6955]

A very good repair how it got missed yeah some would not know how they missed it but older workers would have found it. Thanks for sharing.

[@20sportsman]

Ford MoCo needs to hire you to show them how to properly design their engines. Heck you know more about their design flaws than they themselves do. They should at least bring you on as a consultant.

[@tabbott429]

Thy design them to fail on purpose for service revenue

[@cliffmorrison1130]

Is too honest to work for them….

[@red1inerr113]

Car companies only design cars to last for the warranty period, they dont want you driving the same car for 10+ years, its bad for the shareholders.

[@cliffmorrison1130]

@@red1inerr113 That seems to be true. Really messed up when you consider how expensive vehicle are now. The average family struggles to earn enough money to buy a basic vehicle that fits their life style and these car companies could careless.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Hey Brian..i don't go to dealership for anything unless it's under warranty..that's if it needs parts..i worked for a dealership many years ago..74..76 i went to work for Ford in Atlanta..i could tell you some things about the dealership that would blow your mind..I'm sure you can too..lol..you are a master mechanic.wish you were down here...hope you and family had a great easter..see you on the next one Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@leonardtaylor3675]

Great job Brian again explaining the #1 problem with the 5.4. You should be the main tech teaching Ford mechanics the what to look for of this family of engines!! How a shop whether a Ford dealership or a regular shop could first of all charge $$$ for that job and secondly let it go back to the owner is almost criminal !!! I would wonder what a brake job or even any job coming from that shop would be like???? Again great video Brian !!!

[@jamescole1786]

4/17/22; Brian, another great video & repair...also great audio & camera work. Very professional presentation of complicated inter-connected engine components explaining extreme wear problem which makes the loud 'tapping' noise due to loose/worn rollers in rocker arms. Excellent close-up camera shots of worn roller vs. other rollers on neighboring rockers. Just excellent visuals with clear articulate explanations. Time compression showing results of dis-assemmbly, close-ups shots, then 'after replacement' when installed, then ff again when totally re-assembled & engine running...very 'clean' camera transitions. Also yur shop looks very clean & well organized. Looks like yur new baby could crawl on yur shop floor & never get her new baby clothes dusty! Nice!👍👍👍⚙🛠😊🍺! ...give us more videos🔜

[@conantdog]

A return separate repair is why . Inexcusable business practice . Keep up the good work 👌

[@MrCaliboy70]

Had the same issue with my 04 3v but I opted to replace with long block since doing upgrade fixes would have cost more then complete motor swap

[@dr7477]

No, no it wouldn't (if doing the work yourself) but glad to hear you have a new long block and piece of mind.

[@richardmunn8903]

Ask me why I have never owned a Ford? This is one of the reasons why. And another was about spark plugs shooting out of their holes. Great video.

[@richard1835]

One of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@richardthomas1743]

THANK YOU! I love to learn about this from somebody that knows WTH they are doing!! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@brianstauffacher]

i have an 04 with 140k miles. i feel this video replicates the exact sounds and location on my truck...but only when it is at a warm idle. not so much at all when cold. been going on for a few thousand miles. i change oil every 3k miles since new. im finding it difficult finding a mechanic willing to take on a 5.4 3v and this makes me weary of going to the dealership for diagnosis. frustrating.... brian, spokane washington.

[@josephbenge8707]

Crazy a dealership would let that out the door. I'm surprised the customer didn't say something to them about it when picking it up. Good thing he found you Brian.

[@bertblue9683]

Great video and I love your positive attitude and can't figure out how or why. I've owned a dozen Fords and disgusted by them and can never own another. This exact issue is one of my biggest beefs. 150k on a well maintained truck and you have the exhaust leak, a timing job and camshaft and followers replacement. A Toyota is just barely broke in at 150k and many many many Fords are junkyard bound. Ridiculous for the company that's been doing longer than anyone else. F Ford.

[@dr7477]

You can drive alone in your Toyota while I have the hottest chick in town riding shotgun in my Ford.

[@Anon54387]

@@dr7477 Way to miss the point. And suuuuuure you have.

[@anonimous2451]

They didn't miss it cause they didn't do sheet to it. A. If I brought my vehicle in for this problem and I went to pick it up, I stand outside while they drive it up and listen for the noise. B. If it still has the noise they didn't do a thing to it and I would have rejected the repair on the spot. C. Or I bring it to a guy like you (the bestest ever) and break it down to SEE if they replaced ANYTHING that they said they did, cause clearly they did not and then sue them in civil court. D. Post a review of the sheet dealership and warn everyone else about the shady sheet they doin. Subscribed cause YOU ROCK !!!

[@bostonbrown2006]

I don’t think I have heard one that sounded that bad that hasn’t already blown up. That thing sounded really bad. Well done on the repair.

[@leehuntnurse2405]

I have a 2008 mustang my son and follow your work 100 percent on trimming and cam 170 thousand very good information .now thinking on a rebuild motor keep going down

[@johnpatillo5203]

Miss those old pushrod v8s

[@clittle1559]

it probably didn't tick prior to leaving the shop🤷🏻 honestly who who have let it leave .... sounds like it may have just failed and you know punch out work.... fix the issue and roll. idk but you def the GOAT of 5.4 3v..period!!!!!!

[@paulbrooks2024]

I'm no high tech mechanic, however ever time I use a Ford dealer ship to repair my truck, they dropped the ball, independent mechanic had to fix it.

[@dougbourdo2589]

I just inherited a 2000 F150 HD edition with a 5.4L 3 valve Triton. Dad bought it new in 2000 & it has 88k miles. Going to check this out ASAP!!

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

If it's a 2000, it will be a 5.4 2 valve and they don't typically have these problems. Nonetheless, keep the oil changed

[@FordTechMakuloco]

You do not have a 3v engine.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Okay. That is what I was told. Appreciate it.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Brian, I look forward to see your son take on his dad’s work ethics and skill 👌🏼

[@stevenkerns1736]

Your the Ford Man. Definitely the one I research, before i tear open my toys.

[@gagagaga71]

They don't call it the stealership for nothing. I can't get them to correctly adjust the sliding door on the work 2020 Transit 150. So I unplugged the sensor and gave up

[@KayBertoss]

I love my 2020 Tacoma. However I did consider an F-150 eco boost as well. If this fella was available as my trusted mechanic, I’d would have made the move to a Ford. Love your content and admire your talent.

[@johnhickman106]

Owned a 2005 5.4 3V for a few years but was religious with oil changes. I had no issues. That being said, the dealership that did this work needs to be taken to court.

[@garyg6352]

good god where was this video when i owned my expedition thanks for the videos they sure do help in saving money

[@staffordalvi1929]

I've been a Ford guy all my life. I've owned different Ford vehicles in the past that ran great. But my last few trucks have run like garbage and the Ford dealership is never very helpful. A lot of my friends tease me for being a Ford guy but now I'm starting to realize that maybe I am the fool they call me. I watch almost all your videos and I think im done with Ford products. Time to find a new best friend lol. But I'll still keep my Fox body mustang because I love those cars and the 302 small block is bulletproof.

[@thomasbabcock5174]

Thank you sir for another great video. Only channel i watch for info and how to fix issues. Great content. Thanks for everything you do.