Ford replacing 2018 5.0s?
Cargo Master
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Thanks. It’s all good. I’m looking forward to finally closing this chapter. Now, I have to figure out what is the proper break in procedure. I don’t think it’s the recommended.
Cargo Master
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My son is pushing for the resonator delete pipe to be installed as part of the engine work to go with the Corsa setup I installed last year. I think he’s planning ahead.
Logistics Pro
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Well, it appears Im the first on this board that I am aware of to be slated for a 5.0L replacement under the TSB. Dealer confirmed Ford agreed with the oil consumption test results, and authorized the complete engine be replaced. Now, it’s on backorder. I’m not excited, anticipating a whole variety of gremlins to pop up afterward, but time will tell. I guess after 27,000 miles and countless quarts out the tailpipe, I should be elated, but really, I’m worn out.
Keep us posted
Cargo Master
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To try and reassure a bit, I had the 5.0L replaced in my '13 with a long block under warranty for the knocking cylinder distortion issue. I am VERY particular and you could not even tell they had been under the hood when they were done. Hopefully the servicing dealer has done this procedure before. You bring up a good point with "oil out the tailpipe" are they planning to do anything with emissions? Cats, O2 sensor? Just thinking things might be prematurely fouled with that oil being burned.
Since I've picked up my 5.0 with 5 miles on the clock, I've been taking the bit in the manual about "varying RPMs" literally and not so much the part about "move up through the gears quickly". I have been taking a longer route to work, some city driving to warm up the fluids then merge on the highway and get up to 4500 -5k RPMs. I'll respect the no towing thing, but this engine is going to see a range of RPM from me before 1000 miles. Giving it another couple hundred miles before WOT. I think getting the cylinder head pressure up will help seat these rings and PTWA cylinder linings. I think of it this way, they utilized this process for the GT350 and I'm guessing those engines saw some revs early. We shall see how it goes...
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Since I've picked up my 5.0 with 5 miles on the clock, I've been taking the bit in the manual about "varying RPMs" literally and not so much the part about "move up through the gears quickly". I have been taking a longer route to work, some city driving to warm up the fluids then merge on the highway and get up to 4500 -5k RPMs. I'll respect the no towing thing, but this engine is going to see a range of RPM from me before 1000 miles. Giving it another couple hundred miles before WOT. I think getting the cylinder head pressure up will help seat these rings and PTWA cylinder linings. I think of it this way, they utilized this process for the GT350 and I'm guessing those engines saw some revs early. We shall see how it goes...
Keep us posted
Thanks for the emission thoughts. I cleaned my dual tip Corsa before leaving for spring break. After 2200 miles, it was black. I can’t inagine what the cats and sensors are like. I WILL get this documented, if not changed. Ford will deny, but I don’t have 5k on the truck. I made it to 27k, maybe 30 before the long block.
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It's good to see you are being taken care of, and they are replacing your engine. I wouldn't worry about the repair, a competent technician shouldn't have any trouble getting things back together correctly. I had a 2008 PSD F250 that had an engine replacement before I purchased it brand-new, and I had no rattles, squeaks, or any other issues from the swap. It ran and drove just like a brand-new truck, and that was a more complex engine swap than the N/A gas V-8 under the hood of your F150.
Cargo Master
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Yeah, I mentioned that above. That’s over 1/3 of the total time in the TSB. I’m just concerned about dents, dings, scratches, etc. in the cab, bed, front quarter panels, etc.
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Do they literally lift the entire cab off or do they just pull the hood & fenders off? It sounds extreme, but if it is designed to work that way, maybe it's easier than the old fashioned way. I was involved in a few engine swaps in my early days, and they were all a PITA working around in tight quarters.
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Do they literally lift the entire cab off or do they just pull the hood & fenders off? It sounds extreme, but if it is designed to work that way, maybe it's easier than the old fashioned way. I was involved in a few engine swaps in my early days, and they were all a PITA working around in tight quarters.
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Been keeping a close eye on the dipstick but still to early to tell. I am by no means an expert but willing to try this method. The manual advises otherwise...
Also, the 5.0 sound great at those RPMs - even with the factory exhaust
Cargo Master
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Well, I misread the TSB. Actually, the complete job is listed as 12 hours, with miscellaneous adders of tenths of an hour for spun cage nuts, if they occur. I can’t believe it.
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Glad to hear that Ford is taking care of you.
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I think they have to take off all of the Belt Drive Accessories Alt, A/C Comp P/S Pump Water Pump all Intake air plenum, fuel related items Exhaust Manifolds off your old Engine and install it on the Long block been there done it several times, I'm glad for you they are replacing the Long Block I think they are going to be Quick there are a Crap load of problems on this forum and other forums there are allot of Unhappy customers on there Crown Jewel.