Transplant complete. :-)
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Forgot all about your situation Stealth! Glad to hear your up and running again. I think I'm going to replace my injectors and not take the chance of something happening, I'm at 132,000 miles, so the warranty is a no go for me and I can't afford new engine! You mentioned a curious drop in fuel mileage before the #7 injector failure, and I'm experiencing the same thing sure hope it's not related. Talked to my buddie about replacing them and said I should go with high pressure injectors. Anyone know anything about thes and what brands I should look for?
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From: Burleson, Texas
Forgot all about your situation Stealth! Glad to hear your up and running again. I think I'm going to replace my injectors and not take the chance of something happening, I'm at 132,000 miles, so the warranty is a no go for me and I can't afford new engine! You mentioned a curious drop in fuel mileage before the #7 injector failure, and I'm experiencing the same thing sure hope it's not related. Talked to my buddie about replacing them and said I should go with high pressure injectors. Anyone know anything about thes and what brands I should look for?
I need to write a thank you letter to the dealership. You guys are top notch.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Vernon, NY
Well I just got my truck back. 
In case some of are unaware of my situation, last Thursday my #7 fuel injector stuck open, hydro locking my engine. Under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 07M08 my truck qualifies for injector replacement and all collateral damage, in my case a hydro locked engine. This program extends the warranty period of all 2005 5.4 liter engines to 11 years, 120,000 miles.
Turns out my #7 connecting rod broke and was wedged against the piston wall due to the #7 fuel injector being stuck open, so I got a new short block, and all items needed for the replacement, all covered.
I went ahead and had the remaining injectors replaced, at my cost, but my dealership swung me a deal so I only had to pay actual cost of the injectors.
I cannot say enough for Bankston Ford in Burleson, Tx. and my service manager, Landon (HDXLT here). They did an awesome job on my truck and put a smile on my face when I left the lot. Kept me up to date on all the progress, which is great since after all they had my baby!
The truck runs great, just like it used to. I was experiencing a curious drop in fuel economy prior to the injector failure, so I'm sure I have that issue under control with 8 brand new fuel injectors and a new short block.
Off to drink some Spaten Oktoberfest to celebrate!!!
In case some of are unaware of my situation, last Thursday my #7 fuel injector stuck open, hydro locking my engine. Under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 07M08 my truck qualifies for injector replacement and all collateral damage, in my case a hydro locked engine. This program extends the warranty period of all 2005 5.4 liter engines to 11 years, 120,000 miles.
Turns out my #7 connecting rod broke and was wedged against the piston wall due to the #7 fuel injector being stuck open, so I got a new short block, and all items needed for the replacement, all covered.
I went ahead and had the remaining injectors replaced, at my cost, but my dealership swung me a deal so I only had to pay actual cost of the injectors.
I cannot say enough for Bankston Ford in Burleson, Tx. and my service manager, Landon (HDXLT here). They did an awesome job on my truck and put a smile on my face when I left the lot.
Kept me up to date on all the progress, which is great since after all they had my baby!The truck runs great, just like it used to. I was experiencing a curious drop in fuel economy prior to the injector failure, so I'm sure I have that issue under control with 8 brand new fuel injectors and a new short block.
Off to drink some Spaten Oktoberfest to celebrate!!!
My F150 has been running perfect since the head gasket was replace a couple months ago.
Heck, today I got 21.5 mpg and usually roll 450+ miles out of a tank.
Last weekend I went out on a small road trip, and he thought I was gonna have to fill up... nope!
