Hi all, I'm from Buffalo and nope, not a F150 owner yet. I actually signed up to get feedback from this great place on F150's... I've got a friend that is selling his 2004 with just 100k on it. I've heard a lot of horror stories engine and tranny wise. Should I or should I not??

Anyways, Hi to all!

 

Sold my '04 with 100k miles on it and never had any engine problem's...3V 5.4...had original plug's and never missed a beat.

 

Welcome! If it's running good and no noise from the phasers, I would not have a hesitance on buying it. See if you can get the maintenance record, that could help a lot.

 

Hi and welcome!

Ahhh... I remember sunny Buffalo ....



They should require all the wimps driving in Atlanta to practice there


MGD

 

What type of noise would you say it would be? Like high pitched whistle or knock ??

Thanks in advanced

 

Mornin' !

Check out the vidyas in this link to hear what bad phasers sound like

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v8...epair-kit.html

BTW - I'd start a new thread in the appropriate forum - this is only the Intro forum.

You'll get more exposure, hits and answers in either the 2004-2008 forum or the Engines forum, Savvy?

I 110% concur on having a record of the maintenance history being important on these trucks. Shady folks have used 10w-40 oil to quiet down a rattling valvetrain for resale. Not good.

Here is a very brief synopsis of the degree of maintenance these require:


https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...e-up-time.html

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=maintenance

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=maintenance

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=maintenance

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ht=2005+issues

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...placement.html

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...ml#post4213274


The infamous 5.4 3V Plug change sample info:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techartic...rk_plug_blues/

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...y-writeup.html

There are more methods in the Tech section as well - here, under the Engines subsection:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...-articles.html

Lisle tool #65600 broken plug extractor should be purchased beforehand. Carquest, Napa, online stores, etc sell it.

New plug boots (e.g Belden from Napa - $4/each), silicon dielectric grease, hi-temp nickel anti-sieze, MC carb cleaner also needed.


good luck!


MGD

 

Welcome!

 

Holy **** MGD haha

Welcome to the forum he will steer you in the right direction haha

 

Welcome to the site... Enjoy the ride...