106k 3V V-10 Maintenance
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106k 3V V-10 Maintenance
Just picked up an '08 with ~106k miles on the 3V V-10. What are some common update/maintenance things I should be looking at and cleaning/replacing to ensure I get started on the right track with it? I have an owner's manual on order so I'll have the FoMoCo maintenance recommendations soon, but would like some actual user input on specific things to watch out for and take care of... Thanks!
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When I bought my 08 last year, I changed all fluids, and all filters.
check your spare tire to make sure its not locked...if it is...check the threads on how to unlock it in case you do not have the key
if you are totally bored with nothing to do...grease your front locking hubs and turn them frequently so they work when you need it.
check your spare tire to make sure its not locked...if it is...check the threads on how to unlock it in case you do not have the key
if you are totally bored with nothing to do...grease your front locking hubs and turn them frequently so they work when you need it.
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Thanks for the input guys. It's in the shop right now cooling off so I can check the plugs and whatnot. I did find the air filter was filthy, so that means I might be able to eak out a little economy/power by simply dropping in a fresh one
I also pulled the MAF sensor out of the air filter housing, and it doesn't look like the typical MAF's that I have dealt with before... the two little wires you typically see are tucked in behind some resistors and such, if that makes any sense? I still sprayed a nice mist of CRC MAF cleaner in there just for good measure, and blew it out with compressed air.
Now for the plugs... I pulled the COP/boot off with no issue, but when I went to slide my plug socket on there, it feels as though it is bottoming out before it engages the hex on the plug itself? Is there some sort of a 3V specific uber-deep spark plug socket available????
I also pulled the MAF sensor out of the air filter housing, and it doesn't look like the typical MAF's that I have dealt with before... the two little wires you typically see are tucked in behind some resistors and such, if that makes any sense? I still sprayed a nice mist of CRC MAF cleaner in there just for good measure, and blew it out with compressed air.
Now for the plugs... I pulled the COP/boot off with no issue, but when I went to slide my plug socket on there, it feels as though it is bottoming out before it engages the hex on the plug itself? Is there some sort of a 3V specific uber-deep spark plug socket available????
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To answer my own question regarding the plug socket, it turns out the plug only has a 9/16" hex, not 5/8", so my standard plug socket was simply spinning around the hex Once I figured that out, a typical 9/16" deep socket did the trick and I pulled the passenger-front plug without any drama. A quick inspection showed what appears to be pretty fresh plugs, definitely not 106k miles on them... Gap was right at 0.045" and it was clean/white, so I just dressed the threads with a little anti-seize and dropped it back in the hole. I'll probably just put it on the list for 125k maintenance.
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Tranny flush and new filter. Transfer case and rear end change. Coolant flush and new Ford coolant. Power steering flush & change and brake fluid change. Check the U-joints fore and aft and brake pads/rotors all around. With a serpintine belt change, you should be all set for another 50-100k.
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I researched this issue a bit before I bought this specific truck... This one has the updated heads that use single piece plugs The changeover engine build date appears to be somewhere around September 2007, which can be found on one of the valve cover stickers. Another quick reference that seems to hold true is if the COP boots are brown (instead of black), it's the updated style heads. That, of course, could be worthless information if the COP boots have been changed.
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I researched this issue a bit before I bought this specific truck... This one has the updated heads that use single piece plugs The changeover engine build date appears to be somewhere around September 2007, which can be found on one of the valve cover stickers. Another quick reference that seems to hold true is if the COP boots are brown (instead of black), it's the updated style heads. That, of course, could be worthless information if the COP boots have been changed.
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