2010 5.4 engine issues?
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Mountain Pass
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From: Pryor, OK USA
2010 5.4 engine issues?
Do the 2010 5.4 motors still have any issues like the cam phasers or the spark plugs breaking upon removal? I'm looking at a 2010 F150 4x4 but I didn't want the headaches that might go with it since it has 80k miles
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Not really, none that I have heard of. 80k in 2+ yrs is puttin' some miles on it now, how much they asking? I'm driving an 05 F250 5.4 work truck right now that will turn 169k tomorrow, and I see it has a new exhaust manifold and alternator. The rest looks dirty like it hasn't been apart and it still runs good. Not sure if thats still the 2 valve? Probably is, but the superintendent I'm working for has an 09 5.4 with 110k on it and no issues that I know of. Spark plug issue was resolved in 06 or 07 maybe? HTH
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Mountain Pass
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From: Pryor, OK USA
The truck is a regular cab and the only thing that I don't like about it is the truck is that metallic blue that I'm not fond of but they are only asking $13900. I just didn't know if the cam phasers and plugs were still an issue. Thanks
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From: sunnyvale
80k on a 2010 and still asking 13900? something don't sound right. thats 40k a year or close to it but hey i would see if they would go down to 10,000. all they can say is no.
i love my 2010 XLT 4X4 screw cab. i think it pulls better than my bosses 11 5.0 and it seems to ride better than his as well. never have i had eny of the isusses you asked about but my 2010 only has 28k on the clock.
i love my 2010 XLT 4X4 screw cab. i think it pulls better than my bosses 11 5.0 and it seems to ride better than his as well. never have i had eny of the isusses you asked about but my 2010 only has 28k on the clock.
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As Tim has stated, 80K miles isn't a big deal on the 5.4L engines. But don't forget the rest of the truck. That's 80K miles wear and tear on the transmission, wheel bearings, ball joints, shocks, and a host of other parts that work to make the truck perform well. All of those parts are getting closer to needing replacement. I would offer less for that reason if the truck has a clean OASIS and Carfax reports.
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From: sunnyvale
should not be, they cleared up the plugs issue in November of 07 with new head designed.
as for the cam position thing it to is not a issue i don't know actual dates ford addressed it.
as for the cam position thing it to is not a issue i don't know actual dates ford addressed it.
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From: Dayton, TX
80k miles should not be an issue. I put close to 100k on my 09 with 35" tires and never had an issue with trans, ***** joint, tie rods or anything with the powertrain. It was just sold from the dealer to a friend of mine for 21k out the door and he loves it.
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From: sunnyvale
if i saw that truck i would ask for a cheeper price! knowing what i do about fords its a good truck as long as last owner didnt beat on it to hard! hey its on a used lot haggle with thim and never pay what thay are asking. ill bet they got it for way less than they are asking for it!
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I was thinking either they stuck it to you on the new truck, or sold the new owner of your old truck at a loss. Then weaseled them into a 10 year financing deal at 80% interest + ext warr, under coating, lo-Jack and the entire kitchen on top of the sale price. Otherwise a dealer isn't in business to take a loss.
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they didnt stick me. they took a loss and they knew they would. Manager told me himself when he got me in my new one. We bought 3 different trucks in 1 day so it didnt really hurt them to bad. 2012 f350 lariat 4x4 dually, 2012 xlt supercrew, and my lariat supercrew. We do A LOT of business with this dealer and they always help us out and we send new customers their way. And when I said 21k, i meant after ttl and everything. that was out the door. buddy said he was going to offer 17 for it.
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Unless you paid more than invoice, dealer lost money on that deal.