What is the correct part number for the most up-to-date VCT solenoid for a 2004 F150 Lariat 5.4L? In my search, I've seen several different part numbers mentioned including 3L3Z6M280EA, 8L3Z6M280A, and 8L3Z6M280B. On every online Ford dealer website, I can't find anything in the diagrams or when searching by keywords such as VCT, timing solenoid, variable cam timing solenoid, or other variations of those. They also don't have a VCT solenoid labeled on any of their diagrams. I find it really frustrating that a Ford dealer website won't show the parts I need. I can find it if I search for one of the above numbers but I don't know which number is correct. It just shows a part and doesn't say if it's for my truck or not. Tascaparts.com does the same thing when I search for parts for my truck. I put in my year, make, and model and try to search for anything I can think of that they might call a VCT solenoid and find nothing. So what is the correct part number for the updated VCT solenoid for my truck? Also, are both sides the same part number? Thanks.

 

Hey @waldreps, www.fordparts.com lists your VCT Solenoids for 65 bucks each (genuine Ford parts). I just rechecked and printed out the attached exploded view. I ordered them for my '04 5.4L 3v Lariat about six months ago. After placing the order I was able to go pick them up from a local Lincoln dealership parts counter. (I think this is actually a ford back door parts store to compete with AutoZone and other online parts sales). I had called a couple of Ford stealerships and they priced them for nearly $200 a piece. Your correct part number is 8L3Z6M280B.
You can register on the parts site and save your vehicle(s) descriptions, and enter your VIN #, and it will verify correct parts fit - and has lots of exploded views. A pretty neat site. I just check again and they still list the VCTs --- just select year, make, model (2004-Ford-F150) select 5.4L 3v engine, then skip over to Page 4. Near the bottom is part nmber 6M280.

 

Thanks a bunch! I'll check it out.