2005 5.4 opinion
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2005 5.4 opinion
Looking to pick up a F250 or F350 for occasional use. Some towing, nothing too heavy. I felt the diesel would cause problems with minimal use. I feel the V10 is my best choice but ran across a 2005 4x4 XLT with a 5.4 with 50,000 miles on it. Second owner bought in 2008 at 34K, she claims to have changed the oil every 6 months irregardless of millage.I didn't ask about the plugs.
What should I be concerned about? I have the type of luck that if problems are common, I will experience them. Do I need to worry about the plugs?
Chop
What should I be concerned about? I have the type of luck that if problems are common, I will experience them. Do I need to worry about the plugs?
Chop
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I had a 5.4 v8 f150, I had to replace coil pacs 3 times due to various cylinder misfires. I did replace plugs, came out ok, nail biting moments hoping not to crack any! By the fourth coil pac purchase I had enough, traded her in got a newer 2013 250
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I've had almost zero issues with OEM COP's yet using Granatelli branded parts--they've been failing due cold weather one at a time. Oddly enough they're being replaced with the original COP's to the van ca 2000. Cheap parts tend to not last..............
ChopperDr that 5.4 probably is barely broken in with only 50K miles. I'm driving a '00 E250 with 275K miles and its still running very strong. I don't pull or tow so can't really speak to what effect that has on the drive train over the long haul.
If it were me I'd change the plugs and maybe boots almost immediately--can't hurt. Naturally all filters should be checked, replaced as needed---if the budget allows change 'em all to establish your own service intervals.
I'd also flush the trans (assuming its an auto?)---Mark Kovolsky has a great tutorial here on FTE.
The only real issue with changing plugs is doing it the correct way. The fact it doesn't have existing plug issues now is a good sign.
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