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Mar 6, 2011 | 05:30 AM

tiredofwalkin

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I have a 2004 f-150 5.4 and showing P0340 and P0011 codes. is the P0011 code for solenoid and phaser ? sludge is also an issue and dealership recomends new motor. I also have transmission problem. overdrive feels like nuetral but turn off od and it shifts first thru third fine .

Mar 6, 2011 | 07:10 AM

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Welcome to the Forum!..I cant say anything about the cam phaser situation,as I have no experience in that area....concerning the "Sludge" issue,I would think you could invest in some "engine flush"...sludge remover,and run a couple of cans through it,and drain alot of it out the pan...
Concerning Overdrive acting as if it were in neutral,This could be something as simple to a plugged port in the Tranny Valve body,to a defective Torque converter lockout switch.O/D basically locks the converter to make a direct connection between the engine and tranny.Otherwise when NOT in O/D,its a fluid coupling.
Depending on miles on the truck,I just cant see anyone replacing an engine due to sludge. Personally I have pulled valve covers on some of the vehicles Ive restored,and "spooned" out the sludge buildup...Perhaps someone else will chime in on the Cam Phaser situation...

Mar 6, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tiredofwalkin

The way this post is written, little details on the truck, listing some of the most common issues with the 2004 5.4, I gotta say this post sounds trollish to me. Forgive me if I am wrong. I did have the transmission issue with my truck though, it is usually an E clip inside the transmission that breaks. I am not a tranny expert, more people know a lot more on this than I do. There is a good thread on it here somewhere.