Knocking noise V8 5.4L Triton
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If you bought it used, you have no way of telling whether the original owner (s) kept up with required maintenance and/or used proper products - unless it came with a maintenance record. For all you know, they never changed the oil, ran it down low frequently, and dumped drain oil into it. Ask the dealer WHY they are saying it needs a new engine.
You also have to consider 2004 was the first year of the 5.4 3V engine - and you know how first year of anything can be.
You also have to consider 2004 was the first year of the 5.4 3V engine - and you know how first year of anything can be.
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Girlfrien', you said you bought it used from Car Max, did you buy their extended warranty? You may have warranty left if so. Considering the mileage on the vehicle, I'd get the Ford factory rep involved in your engine issue. For an engine to die at 53,000 miles is pretty weak. If it belonged to a car rental before you got it, they usually are extremely good at maintenance. But I'd still call Ford. I don't have the number to call with me so if one of you guys would look in yer owners manual for the phone number, please post it for her.
Edit: Take the time to get the complete description of the engine failure and post it. The early 5.4's had injector issues and Ford extended the warranty to 100,000 miles on these engines. Complete engine failure was the issue....sound familiar? Get the details and maybe some of us can help, hopefully.
Edit: Take the time to get the complete description of the engine failure and post it. The early 5.4's had injector issues and Ford extended the warranty to 100,000 miles on these engines. Complete engine failure was the issue....sound familiar? Get the details and maybe some of us can help, hopefully.
Last edited by Labnerd; 06-24-2009 at 09:06 PM.
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http://www.motorcraft.com/
Go to this link. Click on technical resources at the top. When that page loads, look for Owner Guides on the left side, click on it and fill in the info. It's a pdf file with 352 pages. Get the latest printing.
Go to this link. Click on technical resources at the top. When that page loads, look for Owner Guides on the left side, click on it and fill in the info. It's a pdf file with 352 pages. Get the latest printing.
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sometimes yes sometimes no. depends on the issue. depends on what broke exactly. if it was a valve that broke then it would possibly throw a misfire code. if it was a valve lash adjuster then it wouldnt(i dont think).