The One Fatal Flaw that is Destroying the Ford 5.4L 3v Triton Engines!

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[@FordTechMakuloco]

These are the Parts and Kits I Recommend: 2004-2014 Engines Latest Roller Followers x24- amzn.to/3BtEHgm 2005-2014 Engines can utilize this Ford Racing Kit- amzn.to/492DRYC How to replace the 5.4L 3v roller followers- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJWkhpiMh6eBd5o Forscan is a free Ford Specific Diagnostic Software: Download Here- forscan.org/home.html ELM 327 Adapter I Recommend- amzn.to/2GC6dBj As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@cheapers1952]

Hello this comment has nothing to do with your video right here right now but what it's worth I have 50 years under the belt ASE master technician 35 plus years do you work on older Ford models and for what it's worth I'm just curious what do you feel about electric cars versus hydrogen fuel cards that is going to be the way of the future!! Just curious I know that you are a top notch person as far as it is to working on automobiles I see that you prefer the Fords which I can understand that so if you wouldn't mind shooting us at least a short response back to me that would be absolutely great

[@HCW2855HCW]

Also I assume the 2 valve uses different roller followers. I found this statement: You need to focus on the rubber insulation that goes over the spark plug. If there is a bend there, you have a 2 valve engine. Where the coil is straight, you have a 3 valve engine. I will have to look at mine.

[@armandocarriedo9354]

Hey Brian does this apply for the 4.6 v8 triton engine. If so can you send me the part number so I can get them through Amazon. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving Brian to you and you family.

[@armandocarriedo9354]

2 sets that's 24 pcs all together?

[@elparasito2001]

Hi! Brian, which 5.4 3v engine do you recommend between Jasper or powertrain? Thanks in advance!

[@packman3220]

He's not lying. I bought my wife a 2013 Expedition. We had cold start misfires at about 130,000 miles. We took it to one mechanic and he said we needed new coils and plugs ($600) it didn't fix it. 4 months later we took it to a second mechanic and he did a compression test and sensor inspection ($300) he said it wasn't anything to worry about. We drove it for another 2 years like that. I finally saw one of his videos and opened the cam head myself. Sure enough it was the roller follower. I got the part from my local Ford dealer for $6. Runs like new now. We were very lucky.

[@keithalexander36]

same with my 3V. started with a cold start misfire and no taps. Then it would only tap some times when hot. took forever to find the problem this is before he even started covering this issue. it wasn't until the roller started to show scaring (5k mile later) that i found the problem. Next time ill remove camshaft and check or replace all the followers.

[@jsant24]

Those misdiagnoses from those two “mechanics” ought to tell you a lot about them.

[@jasona8964]

How many miles did you put on between buying it and fixing it?

[@packman3220]

@@jasona8964 about 15,000

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

@@jsant24 most so called " mechanics " are just glorified parts changers.

[@joehines8140]

My 2006 F-250 has 222,000 miles. I've changed oil and filter about every 3000 miles. After watching the channel I sent the truck to the shop for all front end engine parts. The valve cover, drivers side, was removed and one roller follower has laying on the head. The engine never has a miss. just a "slight" ticking sound. Of course the chain followers were shot as well. I can't say enough good things about this channel and the information and assistance it it has given me. My advice to anyone with a well maintained 5.4 3v is to replace followers at 150k. By the way I drove 300mi the previous week on the interstate. and never detected a problem. Just good fortune.I guess. All ford parts are going back in.

[@LitheInLitotes]

ford is trash

[@theshield1613]

3,000 is the legit number to make the 5.4l v8 3v last

[@mickeyshooter5298]

Would one bad follower in and of itself cause a code other than a misfire? Say, a p0012? I had multiple misfire codes, along with a p0012. I changed out the plugs and coils, they all went away and p12 remained. I’m not really getting any timing noise, just a slight rattle which I believe to be a roller, and a p0012 code. 🤷‍♂️

[@user-yw5fl1db5u]

Yeah but it's not hard to miss the tick if you don't leave the truck mine is a higher trim and you can't hear the noise from inside the cab, so naturally I was scared when I heard a clunking noise followed by the truck running like crap, but now I know, but it having a lack of power could have also been my bad cats as its needed new ones for the past 100k so uhh my truck is sitting in my driveway right now.

[@Lindrios]

Man I wish i had the money to do that! All I can do is switch to 5w-30 and pray

[@terrywhite4037]

Just based off your videos, even though I don't hear anything ticking, I am going to replace them because I have 165,000 miles on the engine. Thanks for your videos!! Your a blessing to us truck owners and because times are very tough financially right now, I hope you understand the magnitude of how much you have blessed your viewers with the knowledge and expertise to work on their own vehicles! Wished I lived closer, but I live near Atlanta, GA.....This channel is my goto for my 2006 F150 XLT, 5.4L 3V!! Thanks!

[@toniavery7866]

Mine too...I have 06 5.4...262,000 miles...I'm broke and have no choice but to tackle this myself...pray for me...

[@ernestoperez6785]

Yep. I would do the same. What happened to our f150 05 was when my girlfriend at the time was mad at me and didn't want me to touch her truck, so she had Walmart do the oil change but after a week I heard how the engine was straggling and not even a block away when she picked me up I told her to pull over to check the iol, it was bone dry. After that even when I put iol in it it just seized. 😭

[@Ej6daniel]

​@@toniavery7866You got this man! 🤙

[@albduke]

Sell it I'm selling mine

[@ghghj4700]

​@@albduke I'll buy lol I'm in midwest

[@Obamaistoast2012]

My 5.4L 3v just hit 400.000 regular maintenance, still runs good.

[@marlonsedano9749]

Got one 1999 with 389,000! You gotta baby them and be handy with a wrench but they’ll last!

[@RK-db4oq]

My 5.4L 3v went 230,000 miles with no engine repairs (except mass airflow sensor) before I donated it to charity. As far as I know it's still running. Key is regular oil changes with good oil. I did mine every 5K miles.

[@sirhc07]

I do mine ever 3k with 5w30 opposed to 5w20

[@hauloffjunkremoval8304]

@@sirhc07 why 30?

[@jetson2075]

@@hauloffjunkremoval8304 More protection. Makers are using thinner and thinner oils to meet environmental targets, there not trying to make your engine last longer

[@kat2641]

If the old boy is old like me(65) we were raised with solid lifters an then hydro. Light tapping is normal so no sense in getting worried.. lol an I am betting if he had any mechanical knowledge of the old school engines that is why he didn’t have it checked out. Right away. BUT I was not aware of the newer changes in rocker arms. So I learnt a valuable lesson here coz my last truck had that before a head on Deer crash total the truck.. So the tapper noises on these engines are a cry for help! Ten 👍 up for this video!!!!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yup the newer engines should not have a noise like this no matter the brand.

[@janderson8401]

I’m not quite that old yet. Having worked about 40 years in construction I find that I don’t always hear the clicking of the turn signals if the radio is on. From what I read younger people are doing just as much damage to their hearing by listening to loud music using earbuds. In short the owner might not have realized the valve train noise was as bad as it really was.

[@MrTruckerf]

@@janderson8401 I HEAR ya! I am 67 and the noise would have to be real loud for me to notice. I occasionally take someone with good hearing along to see if they hear something I don't.

[@jrich5955]

This is the exact noise my truck just recently started to make. I've had it parked because it freaked me out. Thank you for the video.. now I can have a clue. I guess I shouldn't complain.. 260k miles with this being the first real issue.

[@brianblithe2271]

What year is your truck w/ 260k miles ?

[@jrich5955]

@@brianblithe2271 it is a 2004 (and a half).. really been a reliable truck

[@michaelmorgan2584]

330000 miles on my 07 and I need to do this but I definitely can’t complain it runs and I hope to get to 400000

[@KM-bt1od]

Bought A used 140k 2013 retired Sheriff's Expedition with the 5.4 3V. Noticed A soft ticking when buying it but my brother in law encouraged that it was not abnormal.. said his f150 made A similar piston slap noise and he has over 240k on it. Got real loud suddenly within about 1200 miles of owning it. Driving it home for the appointment Monday from visiting family and the roller follower sheared off and it sounded like A major league pitcher threw A nickel into A glass jar at mach speed. It was the valve dropping and bouncing around and then getting spit into the intake manifold. Pulled over asap.. and thumbed A ride off the hill. I took the engine apart down to the pistons... cracked. After some deliberation, and A non functioning used engine that had to be refunded... I just dropped A remanufactured Engine into it. But this is no joke. Happened to me. Listen for the ticking and just take care of it.. Just like he's saying. Cheers

[@MrTruckerf]

Boy, the cops knew when to get rid of it!

[@louisd4928]

Last Sunday, truck began hesitating on highway. My daughter got out that night and asked " Is your truck supposed to make that noise? " Pulled valve cover last night, confirmed bad cam follower, and you post this video today, so thanks! And thank you for all your great videos!

[@cddavon]

How did it hesitate? I had my truck hesitate and then go back normal about 1 week ago

[@WhiskeyRiverRifleman]

Long-time subscriber here I love your videos and on that note I will tell you this. I am a master technician ase-certified. I own a 2008 Ford F150 with the dreaded 5.4 3 valve. At 173,000 miles I decide to yank the motor and rebuild it. I sent the motor to my friends machine shop where it was bored out 30 over and line bored for a new crankshaft. I got the block back with a new Pistons installed with the crankshaft and then installed brand new camshaft, roller lifters and the cam phaser lockouts. I also installed the Paxton Supercharger and let me tell you what boys she smokes 5.7 hemis, 6.2 Chevy's. whatever is put in front of her she destroys.

[@carado1984]

Weird that your supercharged engine beats other stock NA engines. I've never heard of that before.

[@BlownF150]

Wish you'd get more 2V 5.4L's in, I guess it's a testament to their durability they don't seem to frequent your shop as much as the 3V's and other late-model engines.

[@mph5896]

I have never even heard of a 5.4 2v being apart.

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

They're simpler, have solid sprockets on the cam.

[@tonyackerman4716]

I had a roller follower in the same position as this go bad very quickly at 180k miles. I swapped all the followers on that side and put a new cam in just for insurance. I am now at 242k miles and going to replace all the followers on the other side. And yes...i still have all my original timing set. My engine doesn't make much noise at start up or warm idle. switching to 5w-30 motorcraft oil years ago and being religious with oil changes has helped tremendously.

[@alpaca7886]

I no longer have my F150, but I still enjoy your videos. When I sold the the truck, I wrote down the information to your channel for him to reference. There were so many helpful tips in your videos I was able to do more repairs than I ever though was possible, thanks!

[@tkania8888]

You have helped me COUNTLESS times with my F150. Thank you!!!!!!!

[@cwick72]

Glad I found your page. I’ve got the ticks and sluggish running in my 05. Your videos pretty much give me what to expect if I want to repair or just start planning for a new truck and drive it till it’s toast

[@tadsworkshop]

I’ve been through that before years ago, with the valve being dropped and hitting the piston. Was I able to save that engine? Absolutely. Removed that cylinder head, installed a remanufactured one. The piston was obviously hit but perfectly fine. I felt confident in this. What’s interesting is that the intake manifold was partially melted inside, from hot combustion gasses coming back up, since the valve was no longer sealing. I replaced all cam followers. Mind you, I did a high volume oil pump (necessity) and the full timing set. Also serviced all the broken spark plugs in the engine (separate issue, another design flaw). Very expensive for owner. But that truck is still alive and well on the road, some 100k miles later.

[@delbirky4163]

Sold my 5.4 with 250k miles on it still running strong thanks to you. I still watch these videos even tho I don't have a 5.4.

[@KollynJ]

How many times did you do these lash adjusters or full timing?

[@delbirky4163]

@@KollynJ I never did. But I bought it with 200k on it so it could have been done but it didn't look like anybody had been in the motor.

[@Ethan-xm4fv]

A friend of mine has a 5.4 ran it so long that the roller fell out. I replaced it and said your so lucky. The wheel is about square. I gave it to this day to show people dont wait when ya hear ticking. Great channel you gave helped me out alot

[@tonygilliam2216]

Mine was ticking really bad but I just bought it from the auction last week and discovered I had bad cam phasers cause it would start shaking in reverse the put It in Park give it gas and it stops shaking. Was letting it warm up yesterday and it was ticking and it started shaking and I immediately shut it off . Now it starts but runs rough and you can barely get acceleration. Hoping nothing catastrophic happened. I'm pulling the valve covers tomorrow to take a good look inside. I pray I'm just in for complete timing phasers job. I'm really nervous about what if🙏

[@andrewmaresca8781]

@@tonygilliam2216 hi I just bid on a 2010 expedition, how are you doing with your engine?

[@tooltime5661]

Easy repair! Keep your oil and service up these engines are bulletproof!!!! You hear a tic or tap,check it out. Was a Ford tech 12 years, 6.8 and 5.4, 2 and 3 valve V10 Triton in the F53,E-450 Motor home chassis! 150 200K very rarely opened a engine. This guy is a honest Tech,very knowledgeable!

[@SpaceLizard1049]

Every time you release a 5-4-3 video, I feel so much better about my 5.0.

[@jetson2075]

The windsor's where a great motor and still are

[@theshield1613]

Never had any problem with my 5.3l 3v v8 and has over 200k miles original engine.

[@miguelconqueso1289]

Funny you say that because I had a f150 5.0 from 2014, and at 180k the engine just lost so much power. Turns out, they have the same issues if you use the normal 5w-30 so I started having to use 10w-30 high mileage to keep it alive. So many things started happening at 150k even with regular maintenance that I was more relieved to hear that these 5.4s are actually better with common issues than the common issues in the 5.0 take it from somebody thats owned both I can say that for a fact.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I remember in the 80s when roller rockers first started coming into use on the Mustang and Corvettes. I thought it was great how racing tech made its way into mass production. Now 30+ years later, as great as they are at reducing high-speed friction and raising the rev zone, they do introduce more "wear complexity" into an already complex environment. Maybe stamped ball-type rockers weren't so bad to begin with...

[@FishFind3000]

Only issue is then you gotta check and readjust your valves every so often.

[@jeremiahlf]

@@FishFind3000 Better than replacing them or massive failures.

[@mercedes-amgforlife3237]

Corvette's didn't get factory roller rockers until 1996 and that was only in the optional LT4. In 1987 Corvette got roller lifters. When the LS1 debuted in 1997 is when roller rockers became standard. The LS's have issues with the trunion bearings failing. Not sure what year the Mustang got roller rockers in the push rod engines. Roller rockers are fine, but it seems like so much stress has been added to them to meet performance that they fail early, and also the budget cost materials the corporate bean counters rely on.

[@kevinbarry71]

Nonsense. Those components work flawlessly in the products of other companies. Toyota, etc. Ford just can't seem to figure it out. Just keep pretending it isn't the problem that Ford created

[@garymcmullin2292]

well they are a different breed if cat but those designs were fulcrum mounted or shaft mounted and that is a very different form of load stress in my way of seeing it. And the modern oil weights do not help the extreme forces applied on these valve followers either, they need a heavier oil film in those needle bearings. Overall the ford problem is mostly just one of under designing for the stresses to be endured.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Great video and info on not ignoring this ticking for very long! Thanks Brian.

[@nicholasali2182]

SOME OF THE BEST FORD 5.4 3V CONTENT 💯 MUCH RESPECT FROM CANADA 🇨🇦

[@UnderSprayedWhiteSkies]

A couple years ago my buddy delivered a utility trailer to me in east central Arizona from Billings, MT. His truck had this tick, he made it here, and back w/his truck sounding exactly like Brian describes. I couldn't believe his luck. When he said the Ford dealer told him he needed a new engine, I knew they were spending his $$ unnecessarily. Now I REALLY know he could have fixed it w/much less expense.

[@davidblanck4131]

Just replaced the full timing set, rollers, cams (mine got damaged), new HV pump, and everything based on your videos. Thanks!

[@buddylee6996]

Great video Brian! Such a plethora of knowledge you have. Thank you for sharing the warning signs. Would you happen to know the procedure on switching over to the new motorcraft coolant for a 18 fusion hybrid? I want to change the coolant in the engine and hybrid system.

[@douglasmcleish7355]

I have 250k engine run only on synthetic Mobil 1. I will go listen but I always listen. Thanks for the info.

[@dennisrogers8107]

Would love to have seen a scope view down through that open intake port to see how grarled up the piston and cylinder were.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Thank you for these videos. I have a 2008 Mustang GT (I always comment this on your vids haha) and it has the 3v 4.6 liter which is pretty much the same engine as the 5.4 so I always pay attention when you post these. I have had my rollers tick loudly on two occasions and immediately replaced them. I always have spare rollers at home, as well as the special tool on hand to replace them on short notice. I've also retimed the engine and replaced phasers a couple of times (with all Ford parts!) thanks to your videos. 215k miles and still being driven in a spirited manner on a 91 octane tune every day with no issues :)

[@egmac100]

I have 2005 Mustang Saleen with the 4.6l 3V. What mileage should these followers be replaced? Was going to do them with the chains and phazers at 100k.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@egmac100 Saleen huh? Nice. I don't really have a technical answer for your question, i'm at 215k and i'm actually on 90% original followers if you can believe that. I bought the car with around 85k miles on it already and I highly doubt the previous owner replaced anything. I only had to replace the two I mentioned, and both times, they made a really really loud tapping noise, louder than anything else in the engine by almost twice as much, and I would immediately shut the engine back off and replace them in my driveway when that happened so its never escalated from there. If you are not one to go inside of your engine a lot and want to do it all at once, and have the cash and time to spare, then I guess you could do it for piece of mind. The specialized tool (part number OTC 6684) is a must, and one thing to make sure of though, as Brian has mentioned in some of his other videos, is to make sure the keepers are going down as you use the tool to push the spring down, because if they stay up, you can drop a valve into the cylinder which would not be fun.... As for the phasers, I recommend only the ford parts, and might as well replace the vct solenoids too if you really are going for all new components, but its not necessary. As for the timing components, one thing I can recommend to you is the metal racheting timing chain tensioners off of the older mustang GT models (ford part numbers F6AZ-6L266-DA (RH) and F6AZ-6L266-CA (LH)) as they have a ratcheting design and actually stay extended even when your engine is turned off. This will eliminate the chain rattle you may hear with the plastic, non-racheting tensioners that came with our cars, which use oil pressure to extend and become untensioned when the engine is off. I also recommend 30 weight oil instead of the 20 weight that ford recommends in their manual, the engines were designed for 30 weight but Ford stated 20 weight for emmissions purposes.

[@michaelmartinez1345]

@@SangheiliSpecOp great advice!!! One thing that I noticed about the newer vehicles that are now using these really thin/low viscosity (sewing machine) oils, is the highly stressed parts such as the valve train components, seem to be wearing out more rapidly... I like your suggestion of going with a higher viscosity oil...

[@lard1892]

No issues?????

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

@@lard1892 thats right yo, almost 220k now

[@jimsvo4486]

Good advice. I always tell people to listen at cold start to all their cars. If it sounds like two skeltons screwing on a tin roof, get it checked out.

[@wvenn37]

😂

[@spookyskeleton216]

💀😂

[@ColdWarVet607]

Nicely done, thank you. Looking to buy a used F150 and trying to learn what to look for. This is gold that can save me from buying calamity.

[@matthewstraight1803]

hey bubba, I just bought a 2004 FX4 5.4 Triton motor or truck and it had no oil. I put the 520 in it and now it's making that knock on this video. thank you very much for the update. you are an awesome person

[@mikeaho4143]

Great vid Brian. This is unreal how much damage can be done. Now I have some great info to relay to my customers. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbytrigo940]

Man buddy I can’t thank you enough for all that info. I had to learn the hard way also. Now after watching this I understand what’s going on inside of the engine. I also heard this ticking and took it in to a mechanic and was told it was normal for these engines if it got worse to bring it in. Well I did and bam got a new engine now. Anyhow thanks for all the information now I can tell the mechanics what needs to be done.

[@justmy2abelincolns272]

We’ve done a timing chain on one of these so thankfully we know how to do the roller followers but I’ll say it’s stressful knowing that valve can drop lol just take your time and follow instructions, these aren’t too tough to replace.

[@mr.fixitt4281]

Thank you thank you thank you. I’ve been ignoring that tapping for quite a while now and have been considering the timing job, but the tapping has been getting worse. Mine has 225K on it (work truck) and has been religiously maintained. I’ve Parked the truck for now until I can take after the timing chains and most likely the cam. Last summer I repainted and rebuilt the box roof door etc. can’t thank you enough!!!!!

[@fwgarage2351]

When I replaced my timing components on my 2007 5.4 3v I checked every single one because of his previous videos. Luckily they were all good.

[@FiresideCoffee]

I don’t even own a Ford and I love watching these videos. Thank you for your thorough explanations. There isn’t another channel on KZbin that is so informative in this genre. Now, if I could only find a decent Dodge tech on KZbin lol.

[@EM-df6mo]

Excellent video sir. I'm sitting at 140,000 and they're quiet for now. One more thing to check when changing oil and doing maintenance. Thanks for the heads up I'd much rather replace those early and avoid the issue.

[@JohnJohn-nh5mj]

Wow , I got a f150 4.6 and never thanks God has a y issues, was thinking to buy another truck 5.4 but I see does truck has this problem with the followers rollers, this guy is so good explaining everything that u got a super like n a subscription!, GOD BLESS YOU.

[@Ken-wu6hr]

I had one recently with a bad left bank tensioner & a bad right bank rocker arm & camshaft. Saved it but wasn’t cheap. Timing job with oil pump. Camshaft & 24 Rcockers

[@rickwalt8767]

Thanks for posting this video. I’m the original owner of a 2007 Ford F-150 4x4 Crew Cab with the 5.4 Triton engine . It only has 50,000 miles on it so far. Luv the truck. I knew about the original spark plug plug issue but haven’t heard about the roller followers till now. Will be paying more attention to any strange sounds. Good info. Thanks again.

[@trexbait895]

Only 50k? 0.o my 2003 is 240k+ no issue besides 4wd went out once and bed corners r rusty

[@jeromedenis4754]

I had the same engine on a 2000 E-150 wagon and it was a trooper still with 230K miles, that's when I traded. Engine used close to 1 qt. by oil change time, was never opened up, oil change religiously. MPG was typically19.9 fully loaded with 5 in the family, dog and everything needed for camping.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

High mileage 5W-30 + syn grade oil filter and a magnetic drain plug keep the gremlin's out of the engine. Brian's timing job video was such a great help doing my timing chain job and oil pump upgrade. Thanks man. Turns out the loose change sound / chain slop at startup was due to a broken and under-designed POS plastic chain guide and blown out chain tensioner gaskets. New everything including roller rockers...runs better than ever now especially with a tuned Borla exhaust.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Great info here, I've owned no less than four 5.4's ranging in years from '01 thru '06 and never encountered this problem. Catastrophic failure for sure, good advice taking care of it as preventative maintenance regardless of mileage & oil change frequency 👍

[@JP-wp1vi]

I’m pretty sure they didn’t make ‘em with 3 valves until 06 or after

[@housepumpinpc3983]

@@JP-wp1vi 05 Expedition with 5.4l 3v. I don't know about 01 but certainly 05.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Perhaps you have had 2V engines. It has spark plug issues but it seems nothing else…so far. This channel has a good tutorial on replacing plugs in a 5.4 L2V

[@housepumpinpc3983]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 the timing chain guides are garbage in a 5.4l. I'll take the drop in power of the 4.6l. Besides the spark plugs blowing out, I love the 4.6l...

[@hoost3056]

What oil did you use?

[@Joe-jl7nx]

Bought a 2008 f150 from an auction and drove it for a month when this problem started happening. was so upset I was then convinced to get a full timing job . After watching this video I don't know if that was the best option now thinking back to it. But truck is still running strong w 125k miles

[@matthewray5374]

I had the same thing on my 09 F150 4.6 number 3 cylinder rocker arm took a dump lucky for I was heading to work when it happened. The rocker arm got stuck between the cam and valve. It bent the valve and broke the spring. I replaced all arms and lifters both cams also did a timing job. Great video keep it up.

[@chickngreez6395]

Drove my 06 f 150 from Wa state to sw Kansas. Had a misfire in #1 cylinder, stopped in Cheyenne Wyom. to fix problem spark plug strap and electrode completely blown off. Had another code witch this guy addressed with the gas blend switch, summer to winter blend. Did not have any problem till I filled up in Boise. Makuloco is on point

[@michaelmailes7974]

Had this exact issue on our 2012 Expedition. Took it to dealership three times and not once did they recommend stopping driving until fixed. One dealership had it three days and said they couldn’t find anything wrong with it. Told a different dealership we were bringing it to them the next Monday until they could figure it out … rocker failed the day before and it came apart dropping the valve exactly like what happened here. Luckily we had bought the extended warranty from Ford to 100,000 miles and we were only at 93k when it blew. Saved us 8k for a new engine. Funny part was the warranty wanted to reinstall 7 of the 8 old (unaffected) spark plugs into the new engine so of course we paid ‘extra’ to buy all new plugs.

[@shawnmason5290]

I wish you would’ve posted the extended service contract company’s name.

[@brianstough5286]

How many TRITON engines 'just made it" past the warranty period before this and all the other issues were "figured out"??? Remember the first 5 or 6 years on the spark plug thread issue? The "easiest way" to fix it was to pull the head(s) - and the fastest way to do that was to remove the cab?!? (whole body if an expedition)? But, there are still people that swear by ford, even though they've been ripped off so badly!?!?!

[@mph5896]

I would have told them to feel free to reinstall all the old plugs.

[@mr.koivisto6975]

Don’t even own a Ford but watch your videos. Love your skill and honesty. Have my eyes on a Maverick though. What’s your opinion on it?

[@truthsmiles]

My son bought a “rough running” 2005 Mustang GT (which has the 4.6, but same design as this). We knew it needed a cam phaser so we opened it up and found one of the followers laying on top of the head, same rounded off intake love you showed. Very luckily, the valve was still in place and a compression test showed even pressure across all cylinders. New cam, phasers, all new roller followers, and timing set, and the thing runs like a dream. My own personal theory is the timing guides breaking off and getting sucked into the pickup tube really killed the oil pressure and at least partially caused the havoc.

[@PrinceJ933]

Excellent channel. I'm chasing the dreaded misfire issue on my newly acquired. 2004. I don't hear the noise described here, and I'm working through the issues. Not coil pack, injectors. Going through the list and looking into the recommended software to get more data.

[@DangerRanger89]

We have an all original 5.4 in our 2004 F250, it has 400k and keeps trucking. The majority of our fleet is 5.4’s or 7.3’s. Thanks for the info, we definitely need to check a couple out!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

no

[@WhittyPics]

I wish we had more good mechanics like you,

[@russell4370]

Great detailed video and explanation of the mechanical issues and how to repair..

[@jeromepedersen5535]

Another great video! After watching several of your videos, i feel extremely lucky that i have 300k on my 08 navigator. My AC finally went out, and i suddenly remembered that even though id always taken care of my engine, i had totally forgotten the timing job. So after watching those videos, my AC job has turned into pretty much an overhaul! Lol. Timing, water pump, oil pump, AC, plugs, injectors, and now roller followers! 😱 very glad to have your videos to help me out!! Thank you!

[@jetson2075]

Id rather pay somebody 3k in labour than have my head stuck under a bonnet

[@jefflochner5972]

I'm coming up on 290,000 on original 5.4 in my 2008 Expedition, and running just fine thanks to FTM!! I am always assessing my engine sounds. I just hope I can differentiate this follower tick from the fuel injectors and other normal sounds. I've heard an occasional extra very slight tick come and go, day to day. I wonder about the timing chain stuff, too. This truck is primarily my RV puller and occasional around town trips. The rest of the truck is exceptionally good, worth buying any new engine parts it ever needs. What is the best way to assess the follower lash, have a shop pull the valve covers?

[@carbonkings6272]

Was already planning on getting a new engine anyways and I pushed this old motor a lot and it handled it all like a champ

[@judodavid1]

Up until….

[@boostedbadboyzx12r31]

@@judodavid1 he sold it? Lol plenty of us getting 200-300k on a 5.4L hoss lol

[@judodavid1]

Good for you@@boostedbadboyzx12r31!

[@judodavid1]

On May 21 of 1927 Charles Lindbergh landed a single engine plane in Paris France with a trashed engine after flying it non stop from Long Island. During WW2 he flew fighters out of California and landed them in Hawaii with a trashed engine. Over night they would re engine and the next day he wold fly the same plane to whatever pacific island needed Fighters. They would re engine and the third day the plane wold be flying combat missions. The reason Mr Lindbergh did Not die at sea was simple. He knew the correlation between head temperature and running an engine lean enough to get maximum efficiency. My particular version of the eco boost is notorious for burning #1 piston due to boost casing an over lean condition…more than 80 years after Lindbergh figured that out. Frankly I am NOT impressed with the current batch of Ford engineers.

[@user-zg3kc6do8w]

Damn, I love y’all guys. Been watching for years now. Thank you for all y’all do on KZbin. Y’all are really a life saver. Much appreciated

[@allenstautz9506]

Excellent job Brian! Thank you for the heads up!

[@michaelmurray121]

Blood Sweat and Gears Happy thanksgiving Brian another great lesson on the 5.4 3v peace n love ❤️

[@coreypechac4512]

Your videos been have been very helpful in keeping the maintenance up on my 2007 F-150 5.4 with 197,545 miles on it. I’ve been changing the oil every 4,000 miles with 5w-30 Super Tech full Synthetic and use the OEM oil filter for years now. I add 7oz of Sea foam to the crank case 500 miles before each oil change. Original transmission changed every 30,000 miles with filter change every time. I add a can of Transfoam(Sea foam product) to the transmission 500 miles before each change as well. Truck runs hard, strong. Great work truck! ..👍🏼 Keep up with the good vids!..🍻🍻

[@htatesil4192]

Lol bro run amsoil Im At 190k 3v burning a quart every 6k no lie amsoil is god

[@coreypechac4512]

@@htatesil4192 Amsoil is over rated. Far from god..lol

[@htatesil4192]

@@coreypechac4512 lol that cheap Wal mart oil burns up after 1000k like I said I'm running 6k before I burn a quart on a 190k engine i change my oil twice a year compared to u lol running cheap Wal mart oil

[@htatesil4192]

@@coreypechac4512 u won't make it to 300k

[@coreypechac4512]

🤣🥱 OK..lol

[@bryanspanglerracing4574]

Thank you! I’ve got the tik at 190k miles. Just ordered the rockers and tool you linked.

[@Alanst1xx]

Thanks for spending the time to tell us your channel is so informative

[@GreatDataVideos]

I replaced timing components, VTCs, oil pump, spark plugs, etc. about 5 years ago following your videos and have had no issues since. Didn't replace the roller followers because I checked them and they were all OK, but probably should have.

[@user-ut6ji8my2h]

Yes, you should have, AND the lash adjusters with OEM only.

[@GreatDataVideos]

@@user-ut6ji8my2h Hindsight it 20-20. I took each of them off and tested them, but it would have been better to replace them. I replaced all parts with the parts he recommended.

[@cullenmiller8170]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I have a 2001 2 valve 4.6 in my car, but it's nice to learn more about the newer engine that has such a bad reputation, because most people aren't doing the proper maintenance. I guess the mechanic in a bottle snake oil won't fix that failure. ;-)

[@WhyBeNick]

The newer ones added some complexity and more maintenance comes with that, but those 2 valves are bulletproof. My favorite engine by a mile.

[@bubba99009]

This one was clearly properly maintained and still blew up the triton has a bad rep because it has several different design defects.

[@gunjack661]

I have 215,000 miles on my 2006 5.4 lariat. The chain tensioners rattle a good bit it start up sometimes and sometimes they don’t. Otherwise the engine runs great! No ticking that I can hear. Thank you for the video!

[@jjstein1976able]

Been following you for a while now and was planning to do a timing job on my 02 Expedition based on your videos until it was totaled. Now I have a 2011 Crown Vic with an intermittent tic. 183K on the clock. I just watched your 5.4 3V roller follower replacement vid and was wondering. Is the procedure the same on the 4.6 2V? It looked pretty straight foreword and I think with the right tool I could do it in my driveway. I'm not sure the tic is the followers but it's good to know what worse case scenario is. I would bring it to you to look at but I'm in Texas so it's a little far to go right now. Thank you.

[@garyreaves866]

How do you feel about doing a line bore and installing cam bearings? Losing oil pressure due to journals being scratched up. Ive done a complete timing replacement but starting to sound like tensioners losing pressure again. My thoughts are journals. Truck has 315,000 miles. Is it even worth the hassle?

[@randytremaine1622]

Good advice to inspect the intake system after any failure of this type

[@frugalprepper]

I am glad I chose the 4.2 when I bought my F150. 513K miles, 20 years, and I never kept up with the oil changes like I should have. Fords - They don't make em like the used to.

[@fortunatedad7695]

At what mileage do you typically see them needing a major repair? My 2012 lincoln navigator is at 260,000km and she runs silky smooth.

[@thinkfirst6431]

Another good reason to stick with the 2V 5.4l.

[@michaelbefumo-qg7ji]

But sometimes you could get what you could only get with the money you have I'm blessed with the 3-valve I got. I've had a two valve before it ended 3-valve runs rings around a two valve, to Val has no horsepower it's got torque,

[@michaelbefumo-qg7ji]

With the variable valve timing on the 3-valve 5.4. the power comes on very linear if you roll into the throttle fast and pulls like a freight train

[@thinkfirst6431]

@@michaelbefumo-qg7ji No doubt that the 3v has more power than the 2v. When your cam phaser(s) go out and it is $1000 plus in parts PLUS labor that extra power then bites you in the ass (or wherever you keep your wallet).

[@billyweston949]

So how do I know if mine is a 3 valve or a two valve

[@thinkfirst6431]

@@billyweston949 2v ended with the 2003 model year, 3v started with the 3v engine. Very late in the 2003 year you might actually have a 3v depending on how the stocks of the 2v were going. Ford needed the 3v in 2004 to meet the current year emissions standard.

[@bhumphrey386]

I've got a 2008 F150 5.4L xlt lariat just about to turn 100k, literally (99592), that's ticked since the day it was born. Have had it back to the dealership several times telling them something is wrong when a gasoline engine sounds like a diesel motor when sitting at idle. They've come back every time and said they couldn't find anything wrong. That was while it was under warranty. Now that it's out of warranty, I'll bet they'd know exactly what's wrong. I feel like taking this video down to them and telling them, "Now, watch this and fix it, morons." Thank you for your expertise. Your videos have saved me thousands. Keep up the good work, Sir.

[@Unchartedawesome]

That ticking noise is common in all the 2008 models. Mine has had that tick forever. I have had it for 10 years and its coming up on 200k miles. I was told that it was an engineering flaw that caused the tick. Did replacing the part in the video fix the tick for you?

[@plumdan]

Wow, got 280000 on mine, it just started making noise. Glad I caught this video. Thanks

[@SanchoGracie]

The Triton tick explained. My Expie with 275k just broke into tears.

[@utahbones3094]

Not a Ford guy after working on my 5.4 but if I had to do it again you have taught me everything.👍🏼

[@markjones5860]

216,000 on the clock. I change the oil right away when the oil minder comes on. I have been keeping an ear open for the death tick thanks to you.

[@commanderofthenorth3348]

Thank you I really enjoy your information ,I did switch to 5 w 30 also , And close to 150,000 miles runs great ,

[@JBM-yr3xw]

So just as a preventative measure would you recommend just going through and replacing the cam rollers? This would be just to keep the engine from a catastrophic failure. If you got the special took and just did them one at a time and put the valve covers back on with new seals, would that be a good idea? Mine is ticking pretty good and its at 116k original miles. Im not sure im up for doing a full timing job myself, but I think I could replace the cam rollers one at a time. Is that something you would recommend? Thanks for the videos FordTech !! Great job!!

[@jimimcintosh7796]

They'll let you know something is wrong. It is not too labor intensive or costly to change them all out. The base motor is great just the little things here and there will get them to hiccup. Once I hear mine ticking I just saved up and got them all done

[@likesbikes77]

Well crap. The first 3:30 describes me. 179,000, took care of the oil, original timing parts, ignoring the ticking. I'm glad I got my Jeep back on the road so I can tear into my engine.

[@gregmislick1117]

Check all the 5.4 series vids, he shows you how to swap out the followers without having to actually pull the cam - just loosen up a couple of bolts and put the engine in a specific spot in the rotation and then bam, they can all be swapped - without disturbing the timing set!

[@michigandogman3060]

Someone is gifting me a 2005 expedition which is rust free and runs excellent! Thank you so much for this info because most people just say those engines are junk which is not true. Fairly simple fix that will save thousands 👍🏻

[@Lindrios]

3:48 Every time I think about a valve being hit by a piston, I see the Mike Tyson meme "Now Kith" lmao

[@michaellovell9331]

Dude your channel is a huge help! I appreciate what you do! I have a problem w my 5.4 in my 09 f250. Only a 106k miles and it’s like it drinks the first quart of oil. I’ve been over everything I can think of. Any suggestions?! Hope to hear from you!

[@texan90]

I used to be anti 5.4, due to seeing nothing but broken ones. Then I found your channel, and you've had some really good videos on them. And then recently my family wound up with a 2000 E-150 with the 5.4 2V. At 265k miles, this thing runs fantastic, is smooth, and reasonably powerful, although it may have a fuel issue as the long term trims are near +10%. But between driving it and watching your videos, it has really started to win me over. Than you for the fantastic content!

[@ajmedeiros77]

I have a older 5.4 like yours and it’s the 2 valve olde remote reliable design. But even the newer ones can be good especially you know what to look for and make sure you fix it before it destroys the engine

[@zxej6879]

Run fuel injection cleaner to improve the fuel trim. It is a low cost repair. And will clear up in 50 miles or less.

[@garygross3780]

@@ajmedeiros77 k

[@johnoberle9750]

Hard to compare the 2v to the 3v 5.4l. I seen a 2v 5.4 go 630,000 miles. owner said regular plug replacement and oil changes is all the engine ever had. I doubt the 3v is this reliable. It`s not is what I mean.

[@kluna1000]

Vacuum leaks?

[@johnbrisker5584]

Only ford mechanic I watch on here.Every problem I’ve had I’ve watched and fixed and it has took care of the problem.Keep the great videos coming thanks again.

[@jerryp3551]

I have over 300,000 miles on my 5.4 King Ranch Expedition and it is still running strong!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

They are great engines.

[@steveedwards1072]

I’ve owned several 04-08 F150’s. ALL have been 4.6 on purpose. I can’t afford to take chances although the 5.4 3V is MUCH more powerful. Peace

[@Blenderite]

Great video. I used your series to do the timing job on my own 5.4 3v. Everything went back together and it ran afterward so I was super happy. Eventually I noticed a constant misfire on cyl 3. It happened right after doing the timing job so I was afraid I screwed something up. I ended up pulling all the plugs and replacing them and it is running good now, no misfires. But I was afraid it might have been rolled followers. The engine has a consistent ticking to it, the same on both sides. I'm guessing it's the injectors because it's so even across the engine bay. Anyway, this all to say thank you for having such a wonderful channel! You're the best!

[@crazeguy26]

MPF injector are nosiey little things.

[@charlesball6519]

@@crazeguy26 Yeah, they make a soft clicking that is just loud enough to be barely heard in the cab if you are sitting at idle with the radio and fan off. When I did my timing job at 104,000 miles in 2019, I replaced the roller followers and lash adjusters, just to be safe (because someone recommended I should). The newer roller followers have a smaller oil control hole so that the oil sprays onto the roller, instead of just dribbling. My truck currently has 125,000 miles on it.

[@vanwilder11822]

How did you end up getting all plugs out without breaking any or did u?

[@5jjt]

Dodge's 3.6L Pentastar engine also suffers from early rocker failure. Mine ticked so loud that I thought I had a rod bearing going bad. The noise was much louder near the oil pan under the van, and was much quieter above at the top of the engine. I was amazed I didn't have a bad rod bearing.

[@hddm3]

Great tips. Have a happy thanksgiving brother

[@cobra7250]

I love watching your show. I am wondering why the 4.6 3 valve engine does not seem to have nearly the problems of the 5.4. Any thoughts on this?

[@dperr338]

5.4 came in more vehicles.

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

The 4.6 was more likely to go into cars like the crown Vic and mercury Grand Marquis. Old guy cars, so they were better taken care of. The 5.4 went into trucks mostly. Those owners don't take as good care of them, especially work trucks.

[@kevinester1241]

Good gawd, I've had that tick forever. 04 5.4l 3V with 68k original miles. Now I'm really concerned... and trying to find a mechanic that knows half of what I've learned by watching Bryan's videos!

[@terrysurface8663]

I have the ticking for the last 100 thousand miles on my 04,f150. I thought it was normal.

[@kevinester1241]

@@terrysurface8663 wonder if ours, being first year, are different?

[@terrysurface8663]

@@kevinester1241 I dont know. My ticking seems to be about the same on both sides . Im going to listen more carefully, next time. I see a lot of comments about injector ticking. Perhaps its that.

[@thorthundertrucking3660]

Y'all get a mechanics stethoscope and listen to the injectors then listen to the lifters. Should get a better feel of where the noise is actually coming from.

[@terrysurface8663]

@@thorthundertrucking3660 Ok, I have one and going to do that,hopefully today. Thanks and ill let you know what I find.

[@stephensimpson2717]

Just lost my engine last week. I am pretty sure this was the cause. 2013 Expedition with 237,000 miles. This was my 3rd Ford Expedition with a Triton engine and never had a problem before. Had to sell it for salvage given the expense of replacing the engine on such a high milage vehicle. I am very attuned to my vehicle’s performance and took meticulous care of it. Never allowed an oil change to go beyond 4,000 miles. In my case, I picked up on the ticking sound just one day prior to the the engine failure. I drove it very cautiously hoping to get it back home and into the shop. 45 minutes into the return trip home, it blew on the interstate in Michigan. It was a gamble and I lost on this one. My recommendation is get it to a shop immediately if you hear the tell tale sound. Thanks for the video.

[@JC-gw3yo]

thanks for bringing us to the attention of this problem... Yo are really helping people... Thanks again

[@flexjay87]

I had a Jeep V-6 with similar issues in the valvetrain. Eventually the engine blew up one morning last year when it was -30 degree's F , at 180,000 miles. Now i drive a Toyota.

[@ShersGarage]

Exactly what happened to my truck. Previous owner ignored everything. When we took it apart, valve was nowhere to be found. Parts of it launched into the intake manifold. Rest went out the exhaust

[@lookingupwards8652]

Thank you for taking the time to educate people.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

I had a 95 Town Car do this very same thing once at 130,000 miles. It suddenly developed a hard miss and I was driving it home. I assumed it was lost coil or clogged fuel injector. And after about 10 minutes the engine self destructed with a dropped valve, just a block from home. To be fair this car was ran out of engine oil multiple times just before this by the previous owner, a 94 year old lady. $150 for a 136,000 mile salvage yard engine and $500 to have it put in. Great video and hope fully this will help lots of us save out engines in time.

[@KollynJ]

You did it? How’s it running? Funny how that’s cheaper than this so called” easy/cheap internal engine repair”