Between the two which is more reliable the 2v or 3v 5.4?
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Between the two which is more reliable the 2v or 3v 5.4?
I have the truck in my sig and long story short I bought it in a pinch, I really wanted 4wd (not 2wd) and I wanted a xcab and 6ft bed not a crew with 5.5 or whatever it is. I've got a line on an '02 FX4 xcab with 167k on it. Between the two engines which one will last longer (assuming proper care)?
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No, the 2v does not have variable timing. Reliability is a hard thing to pin down, but I think overall the 2v is less complicated and has fewer areas of failure.
The 2v has a problem of spitting out spark plugs if not torqued correctly (not a huge problem, but is something to look out for). It also has a slight issue with breaking the plastic cam chain guide and issues of leaking intake manifolds.
The 3v has issues with phasers, CVT valves, spark plugs breaking, and cam chain issues as well (but associated with phaser issues).
The 2v has a problem of spitting out spark plugs if not torqued correctly (not a huge problem, but is something to look out for). It also has a slight issue with breaking the plastic cam chain guide and issues of leaking intake manifolds.
The 3v has issues with phasers, CVT valves, spark plugs breaking, and cam chain issues as well (but associated with phaser issues).
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Are you talking about the 11th gen having a clunk from the splines of the drive shaft where it goes into the transmission tail shaft needing to be greased all the time to "fix" it? If so, there have been a few complaints on the 10th gen about it, but not near as common as on the 11th gen.
If that is not what your talking about, no idea.
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Well, I sold the 04 and bought an 03. Gotta say the 03 feels stronger even with taller gear ratio and bigger tires. I love the older body style and thankful to be back in a 4wd.
Very lucky and blessed to get the 03, one owner truck. Guy had a booklet with everything he'd ever done to it with the mileage listed.
Very lucky and blessed to get the 03, one owner truck. Guy had a booklet with everything he'd ever done to it with the mileage listed.
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