Got the news today that my engine with just 66K miles is toast. I've spoken several times on here about the issues with the electric fans/controllers I've had. Went out Monday morning to start the truck for it to warm up (22 deg F outside) for about 15 min and returned to find the temp needle pegged on high, "reduced engine power" noted on the dash, check engine light on and idling roughly. Electric fans were NOT running for some unknown reason.

Costs for new engine replacement from local Ford dealer is approx. $7200 WITHOUT tax. I've located used 5.4 L engines for half the cost of a new one with reasonable mileage. I will also be returning to stock radiator fan/shroud/fan clutch which will cost more $$. Looking for a little direction if you guys have any to offer.

Milam

 

I'm not convinced your engine is beyond repair. I'd go get a second opinion. The CEL is *SUPPOSED* to come on when it overheats, and it's going to knock out every other cylinder alternately to KEEP it from blowing up.

 

Yeah I'm with GLC you need a second on that one.

 

Local dealer told me that there is water and antifreeze leaking out of the engine. Not sure what that means

 

^^^ ? ^^^

Neither do we. From where exactly, and how much? Pics?

Just reiterates what was said above - well worth a second independent opinion. Certianly given the potential expense ( and savings).

Overheating in cold temps, for 15 minutes, at idle with NO load will not typically grenade an engine with failsafe cooling, imho.

Good luck!

MGD

 

Now that's cool

Sorry to hear about the overheat

 

2nd opinion has affirmed the 1st that the engine must be replaced. Overall, looking like $7000 to make it happen. Merry Christmas

 

Not sure how much this helps in your current situation but if you had a little time to make it happen I could sell you a Ford reman for $3938.00 plus an $800.00 core charge.

There would likely be some shipping cost involved but no sales tax.

I'd even be willing to e-mail you a quote with the part number and price if you want to use it to try to negotiate their price down on the engine.

-Steve

 

Lots of dealerships quote engines when the vehicle needs head gaskets. Its a necessary evil that falls under CYA

 

There's a good reason for that, in order to do head gaskets they typically lift the cab off the truck to gain access and by the time you do that it's probably cheaper on the labor front to just replace the engine.

The other issue is warranty, if a dealership does head gaskets you get a 12 month parts warranty and possibly a 12 month labor warranty (depending on dealership policy) and that labor warranty is 100% on the dealership.

Buy a Ford reman and you get a three year, unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty that's covered by every Ford dealer in the country.

Pretty hard to beat that.

-Steve

 

Answered my own question thanks