My 02 with 20K miles needs a new head gasket on passenger side. I smelled burning oil but could not locate the problem--my dealer did. Covered by warrantly, but I was wondering how many others have had this trouble.

By the way-- takes 4-5 days to fix

Thanks for any input.

 

I know how you feel, my truck was in the shop 3 weeks ago for the same thing, 12K miles, this is a common problem on all 5.4 engines, ford has an updated head gasket that they now use.
(its thicker).

Larry.

 

A friend who used to be a Ford service manager said they started taking the cab off the trucks as a quicker way to change the gaskets or heads. Unfortunately,a common problem.

 

speaking of which my moms 83 blazer blew a head gasket and leaked coolant into the #8 cylinder, well i spent last weekend fixing the damned thing...any head gasket sure is a pain in the ****

 

Oh great
something else to add to my "I cant wait til it happens" list.
I can't wait til I spit a plug
I can't wait til I throw a rod
and now
I can't wait til I blow a head gasket

**** YOU FORD

GIVE ME HEAD YOU BASTARDS
GIVE ME HEAD YOU BASTARDS
GIVE ME HEAD YOU BASTARDS
GIVE ME HEAD YOU BASTARDS


BTW
Sorry to hear this crap Blue

 

Might be a good idea to have the decks checked for flatness...

I took mine in for the gasket leak on the passenger side head..rear corner...new gaskets..then two cylinders ate the plugs and rings just after I got it out of the shop..blueovalnews.com
has a post about Ford hallting production for a while on the 4.6 and 5.4 because of warped blocks. Double check part numbers and etc. to cover your butt.

 

warped blocks too, "GREAT"
this gets better by the minute

THANKS FORD
Love Ya

Please use some grease
while you

 

My passenger side head is leaking to, it's not to bad YET i can only smell it.
I have 27,000mi on mine, i'm going to wait awile before i put it under the knife.
When it shows on my dip stidk that i'm losing oil, i'll take it in,

FRITZ, Stock Silver 2001 "L" BaBolt's s/s tips

 

Mine was leaking at 29,000mi. But I, got lucky it blow out a spark plug on that bank before it got in for the leak. Had both done at the same time! put 21,000mi since and no trouble. Artie

 

Check the end of this thread https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...hreadid=102421

 

THAT IS TOO MUCH INFORMATION, ROB !!!

 

Hey, I thought that was funny.

 

Can be funny and inappropriate for the forum at the same time

Doug

 

Thanks for comments

While I love the truck, this is the second major event.

Within first week of ownership, an engine pulley simply fell off and ripped up belts, etc. Bolts on ground. Luckily it happened on my driveway at idle and not at speed.

Good thing for warranty. Hope all goes wrong before 36,000 miles.

 

my o2 i bought last month at 80 miles started to leak oil the dealer ship pulled motor replace head gaskets and then they made ford give me a 5 year 75000. mile bumper to bumper warranty free and yes i did get it in wrighting so you might ask the dealer about a free extended warranty