My mechanic verified that I have to replace my intake manifold on my 5.4 2000. Trying to decide if I should go with a Dorman or a Motorcraft.

Any long term issues with the Dorman? Has Motorcraft improved their design from the original? Willing to spend the extra $$ for the Motorcraft, BUT only if it's really worth it.

Thanks guys for any advice.

 

Thought I would try posting here since I have a 2000 5.4.

My mechanic verified that I have to replace my intake manifold on my 5.4 2000. Trying to decide if I should go with a Dorman or a Motorcraft. Dorman with Motorcraft gaskets?

Any long term issues with the Dorman? Has Motorcraft improved their design from the original? Willing to spend the extra $$ for the Motorcraft, BUT only if it's really worth it.

Thanks guys for any advice.

 

I did mine in December. My neighbor who is a ford service advisor helped me. We used the dorman. He said he replaces a lot of them, and uses the dorman to save costs.

The only thing I didn't like about it, was some the fasteners weren't as rigid as the original, but I havn't had any issues with it what so ever. No more leaks.

 

Thanks man. I just spoke to my mechanic and he said the the Dorman would not be a problem. He also quoted me a $800.00 bill out the door. I know I can do it myself, but cannot take the time to do because of my schedule. Turkey season is coming fast too!

 

I used a Dorman on my sons truck, No problems at all. Dorman products are updated product to fix stock problem most of the time. check ebay for prices on Dorman stuff!!!
Retired Auto business for 30 plus yrs.

 

Two threads merged. One per subject please, cuts down on confusion for those trying to assist.

 

I used the doorman intake recently. The gasket is mounted to the intake. Dont know if its reusable or if there are replacements. Thats the only concern I saw with it.

 

Thanks. Good to hear that maybe the Dorman will be an upgrade to the original.

 

I ended up springing a leak from the old stock intake manifold in 2011 with about 168,000 miles on the truck. It was in the front by cylinder one and the coolant crossover. I was told the two properties heat and cool and eventually weaken and start a leakin. So Dorman it was. I'm just a shade tree mech so went step by step with help from Haines manual and the net. Took me about eight hours that I can remember. Took pics during the process to give myself an assembly aid if needed. It came in handy once or twice. Anyway I have 198,900 now and I've had no issues till now. I am trying to solve a lean code for bank one. Betting on it being a coil on cylinder 4.

I did a lot of other stuff when I had the intake manifold off. ( new plugs, cleaned fuel injectors and new 0-rings, new coil pack, and cleaned throttle body)

Good luck.

 

Lean codes are more likely due to a vacuum leak - specifically the PCV elbow.