Hey guys
Just picking up a 08 F250 Super duty extended cab,,
93,000 miles
5.4 V8
4 wheel drive..

Anything I should look out for or know ??

Any advice would be great..hey are those locking hubs always so hard to turn?

THANKS !!!!
Ps Scott

 

Cam phasers is a huge issue for both the 4.6 and 5.4 3v motors. The spark plugs breaking upon removal is common (due at 100k miles btw) with these 3v motors up to mid 08 when ford went from a 2 piece design to a one piece there is a tool to get the broken plugs out. Exhaust manifold studs rusting and breaking cause exhaust leaks is also common especially in the rust belt. You should research these problems and the resolutions before pulling the trigger the hubs most likely just need to be cleaned and greased pretty common as well. Of course you could clean and grease the hubs and non of the other stuff could ever give you any trouble.

 

Wondering if he is think maybe I should have asked before I bought it....

 

think "ING".....

 

Thanks guys...no i didnt officially pull the trigger yet..I told them to change the plugs see what happens

 

How would you know if the Cam followers are bad ?

 

Cam Phasers, it makes the truck sound like a diesel. It has a knocking sound to it. Comes from the front of the motor and it quite pricey to fix. I just passed up a beautiful truck a couple months ago because it needed this done.