V-10 Let Me Down!
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From: south louisiana
I know this ain't gonna help, but the other day I was at the local Ford dealer, ordering my new 06 Stang. The salesman told me this when we got into a discussion about the V10's, "don't buy one, they're junk" after reading all this, I think he's onto something. Hope you do get it straightened out though.
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Originally Posted by baddad457
I know this ain't gonna help, but the other day I was at the local Ford dealer, ordering my new 06 Stang. The salesman told me this when we got into a discussion about the V10's, "don't buy one, they're junk" after reading all this, I think he's onto something. Hope you do get it straightened out though.
I wouldn't buy anything from a salesman that said that. He's an obvious idiot. Most of the Ford salesmen I've ran into know next to nothing about pickups & are brainwashed by their sales manager/Ford marketing into thinking a diesel is God's gift to truck buyers. They make more profit off of PSDs-that's why the V10 is "junk". Same deal at Chevy/GMc and Dodge.Mine's the best engine I've ever had in a pickup. It's the first time in my ownership of 5 newly bought pickups that has had absolutely no engine or drivetrain problems in the first 30000 miles. I can say this with absolute confidence in my opinion because I honestly think I know more about the truck than 90% of the salesmen and more about it's real-world capabilities and operation than most of the Ford mechanics.
Keeping silent in this thread because I don't pretend to be a technical expert but from the sound of the original poster's problems I doubt his trouble is even engine related. Sounds like a computer/electronics glitch or possibly some sort of tranny trouble.
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From: Brentwood,CA
i think you would be on drugs to think the v-10 or any other modular engine is junk. the failure rate of these engines is minimal compared to the dodge 5.7 or the chevy 8.1 mod engines have very few problems and last a long time. just look at how many v-10s have been made and are used in everything from huge rv's to tow trucks and in emergency vehicles. show me a 5.7 hemi or 8.1 in a tow truck or a emergency vehicle.
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From: north west new jersey
what?
Originally Posted by baddad457
I know this ain't gonna help, but the other day I was at the local Ford dealer, ordering my new 06 Stang. The salesman told me this when we got into a discussion about the V10's, "don't buy one, they're junk" after reading all this, I think he's onto something. Hope you do get it straightened out though.
i don't have any hemi nut's trying to race me any more, as the ones around me have all been wooped on big time. and now are chickens around v10's
when i orderd mine i went right though the owner and he delivered it also,his words where when i took it to fill the gas tank, i gave it a fast run.o-my g-d does that animal run. to date he's sold 10 more v10's and mine was his first 05 v10 back in feb. his words are no one is disapointed yet.
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From: Washington State
Originally Posted by baddad457
The salesman told me this when we got into a discussion about the V10's, "don't buy one, they're junk" after reading all this,
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Originally Posted by MountainHound
I doubt his trouble is even engine related. Sounds like a computer/electronics glitch or possibly some sort of tranny trouble.
Originally Posted by live2hunt's first post
I was doing 25-30 MPH at times in 1st gear! Reving to over 4K at times. Averaged at 3800RPM's!
Last edited by Monsta; Jul 14, 2005 at 04:09 PM.
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From: Athens,Texas
[QUOTE=Monsta]You actually listen to what car slaesmen have to say??
++++++++++++++++++++I agree with Monsta. But in your case, go ahead and take his advice. That way, it will stop you from owning a sweet a** engine and you can justify it to yourself.
++++++++++++++++++++I agree with Monsta. But in your case, go ahead and take his advice. That way, it will stop you from owning a sweet a** engine and you can justify it to yourself.
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From: NE Texas
Originally Posted by live2hunt
You mean to tell me that the computer won't know the cat is gone?! I assume you leave all the O2's?
As far as a diagnostics or good "tech" . . . I'm in Cheyenne, WY, not a lot to choose from. I called evary big shop in town, including the Ford dealer, and all of them seemed to want to know "Any warning lights come on?". [/I][/B]Just hook it up and shut up!
Frustrationg. Going out again this weekend with the same camper/ATV load combo. I'll see what happens.
As far as a diagnostics or good "tech" . . . I'm in Cheyenne, WY, not a lot to choose from. I called evary big shop in town, including the Ford dealer, and all of them seemed to want to know "Any warning lights come on?". [/I][/B]Just hook it up and shut up!
Frustrationg. Going out again this weekend with the same camper/ATV load combo. I'll see what happens.
I’m not suggesting you cut off, though – oh, no – I would not propose such a thing….
And the reason you want to hook it up to a WDS is because there is something wrong and you have no SES light. Those guys do sound a little dingy…
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From: Vancouver Wash USA
Originally Posted by baddad457
I know this ain't gonna help, but the other day I was at the local Ford dealer, ordering my new 06 Stang. The salesman told me this when we got into a discussion about the V10's, "don't buy one, they're junk" after reading all this, I think he's onto something. Hope you do get it straightened out though.
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From: Fairbanks USA
Originally Posted by baddad457
Thanks guys' but no thanks, I'll keep my 10 year old roller 351W. As for a powerstroke? You can buy a LOT of gas for $5000. Take about 350,000 miles to make up that difference. 
Let's see a show of hands.
Who would rather have a roller 351W or
a 05 3V V10 Triton?
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From: Lancaster, CA
ok, just got off the phone with one of my cousins, who own a huge automotive repair shop in So Cal. Big time FORD nut also. I asked him about the lack of power and the detonation some of us are experiencing... he said the only thing that would cause that is lack of fuel pressure. Either a dirty fuel filter or the pump is going south (more for a high mileage vehicle). He also said, this is a well known issue with the V10s only. Fuel pressure needs to be to spec. and nothing less. I am getting a new fuel filter tonite and will see if I can borrow a fuel pressure gauge from someone to check that. If anything, it's a place to start. My cousin said those V10s should never ping even with 87 gas. And if the anti-knock sensor was totally malfunctioning, I'd see the code for it in the PCM.
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From: Fairbanks USA
Originally Posted by PurerockRacing
ok, just got off the phone with one of my cousins, who own a huge automotive repair shop in So Cal. Big time FORD nut also. I asked him about the lack of power and the detonation some of us are experiencing... he said the only thing that would cause that is lack of fuel pressure. Either a dirty fuel filter or the pump is going south (more for a high mileage vehicle). He also said, this is a well known issue with the V10s only. Fuel pressure needs to be to spec. and nothing less. I am getting a new fuel filter tonite and will see if I can borrow a fuel pressure gauge from someone to check that. If anything, it's a place to start. My cousin said those V10s should never ping even with 87 gas. And if the anti-knock sensor was totally malfunctioning, I'd see the code for it in the PCM.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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From: south louisiana
Originally Posted by SLE
My hands up, I'd take any V10 over a 351W, even a detuned 99'!!! I sometimes swear I can smell a troll but just cann't put my hands on it.
