Any Chronic problems with the 4.2's????
 

Just curious what probs I should look for, any differnce between the diff yrs??

thanks guys

Calstang

The only real big problem I know of is withthe 97 4.2s. They have a recall on the timing covers, I am not too sure on the detailes of the recall.

"coolant leak/recall on the timing covers"

free fix from Ford until Feb 15th 2001 I believe.. I had it done

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Green & Tan
97 F150 XLT
V6 4.2L auto 4X4
MODS :
K&n air filter
Superchip
Ravin Z55 exhaust
GOODIES:
12 disk cd changer,
jvc 4ch 560watt poweramp (waitin on the speakers)
Tinted Windows
What's next?:(still thinkin):
FIPK,Tornneu cover,
headers?, Jacobs ignition system,anything
for more hp....

That's the best news I've heard in a while.
Mine just started leaking last week. And, the dealer I bought it from wanted 450.00 to fix it. THANKS

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97 std. long bed
cat back
soon to have 4 in.drop w/4link @ panhard rod

Pretty plain mono-chrome white.

Where can I find info on this recall?? I went to the recall place on here and it doesn't have it! Where can I find that info??

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1997 Ford F-150
4.2 L V-6
Thrush Turbo Tube catback exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Window Tint
Pioneer 7000R CD player
2 Rockford Fosgate DVC HX2 10's
Rockford Fosgate 500a Amp
Lund bug shield
Vent Shade Vent Visors
GTS headlight blackouts
Bedliner
Chrome Toolbox
3" Body Lift
305/70R16 ProComp Muds
16x10 Eagle 589
Chrome Westin Nerf Bars
Custom Key racing stripes down both sides thanx to some a**hole in the HS Parking lot.
My WebPage

Just call the dealer and ask them about any recalls, and they will ask for your V.I.N.
They can get all the info direct from F.M.C.
I was told about another recall that has to do with the fuel line. It's being fixed in the morning, but it has to stay all day. The timing cover is listed as an 8 hour job in the repair books.


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97 std. long bed
cat back
soon to have 4 in.drop w/4link @ panhard rod

Pretty plain mono-chrome white.

You can find a complete list of recalls for any vehicle at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/

The 97 4.2 V-6 had a recall on the front cover gasket, if you are looking to buy, then buy a newer one (98 on up). If you have one, you better hope that you're not too late in getting one to the ford dealer, or coolant will leak into your oil, damaging your engine to the point that you will need a new one! I don't like that particular engine, so I'm getting a 4.6, at least their gaskets dont leak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My wife works as a Ford/Honda Service manager. She told me that the 97' Model year V6 is the only one that had any problems. It should be noted that when comparing all three engines (4.2, 4.6, & 5.4), the V6 has been the most reliable and trouble free.


2001 Ford F150 XLT Supercrew 4x4
5.4L V8, Stock

1999 Ford Expedition XLT
5.4L V8, Stock *** (Replaced Motor Due To Oil Leak)

I just got mine back with a new engine about two weeks ago. They said the timing cover crack caused antifreeze to contaminate the oil and replaced it for FREE. Now that is the best type of fix, I think.

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97 std. long bed
cat back
soon to have 4 in.drop w/4link @ panhard rod

Pretty plain mono-chrome white.

my bro. in law has f150 2000 SC w/4.2 v-6
he had 9000 miles he was hearing noise when engine under load after being in the shop 3 times they finally found the problem the crank was moving .125 to .250 of a inch back and forth it caused the torque converter to balloon and flywheel to hit the back of engine and grind away face of flywheel
a new engine & torque converter & fly wheel
put in it took 2 weeks without his truck
dave in madison ohio

anyone ever have front/main seal leaks? Mine just started with about 60k on odo. Wonder how much it is to fix?