If You Have Over 100k On The 3v 5.4l, Get In Here!
#61
"What is a HD F150 package entail?"
2005 and up HD F150 is in essence a 2004 and older F250. When 250's became "Super Duty" along with the 350's so to not leave a performance gap, Ford added an "HD150". It is a 3/4 ton 150 - everything that used to be on a base 250 is on a HD150 (suspension/tow package, larger brakes/multi-lug wheels, etc)
Bill
2005 and up HD F150 is in essence a 2004 and older F250. When 250's became "Super Duty" along with the 350's so to not leave a performance gap, Ford added an "HD150". It is a 3/4 ton 150 - everything that used to be on a base 250 is on a HD150 (suspension/tow package, larger brakes/multi-lug wheels, etc)
Bill
Oh, and when I bought mine I was told buy the dealership (a Ford truck only dealership, you know, F150s,250s,F600s, and on up) only the F150 supercab 4x4 with 8' beds came with the "h.d." payload package and that it was a requirement for those trucks, though the guy at the dealership could not give me a reason for the mandatory requirement on those models
#62
Yeah I did even though I always thought that was an awfully thin grade of oil for these engines, but these 5.4s are engineered for it, so you really can't argue the point, plus others have been using the 5w20 (as they are supposed to) with no issues. I only switched because I got tired of the ticking and a mechanic friend of mine recommended it, I was very reluctant but did it anyway, and again no issues
#63
Yeah I did even though I always thought that was an awfully thin grade of oil for these engines, but these 5.4s are engineered for it, so you really can't argue the point, plus others have been using the 5w20 (as they are supposed to) with no issues. I only switched because I got tired of the ticking and a mechanic friend of mine recommended it, I was very reluctant but did it anyway, and again no issues
#64
Just posted on the other thread about when to trade in.....My 08 4x4 5.4 has 175 thousand miles and all I have done is replace brakes, tires, belt and fluids per schedule. Oh ya, battery and plugs at 90k. Starting to get a timing chain rattle and phasers are getting noiser but......
Have always used Moto 5w20 and filter @ 4500 mile changes.
Blackstone says my motor has less than 50 thousand miles of wear on it.
Have always used Moto 5w20 and filter @ 4500 mile changes.
Blackstone says my motor has less than 50 thousand miles of wear on it.
#65
4004 F150 Lariat
I just purchased a 2004 F150 Lariat for 1600.00 yes you are reading correctly 1600.00. Has the cam phaser problem but comes with it and nephew is a top notch Ford mechanic, said it's about 10 hours to do, and he'd do it for a 12 pack of beer. I am so stoked, can't wait to get it up and running properly. very little surface rust in the normal ford areas.
#66
I'm at 232K now. No internal work at all done. Only spark plugs and a starter. Everything else is original. You wouldn't believe how quite this baby still is. Truly been the best truck I've ever owned. I've been extremely **** about all service and have been running Mobil 1 full synthetic for over 100K at this point. I've always changed at 5K intervals.
#67
My '07 F150 5.4 has over 211,000 miles on it and, so far, no mechanical issues. Phasers are quiet, spark plugs have been replaced twice, by me, no breakage at all. Cam covers and oil pan have never been off.
I've used 5W-30 conventional oil ever since it was out of warranty, oil and filter change every 3,000 miles.
I've used 5W-30 conventional oil ever since it was out of warranty, oil and filter change every 3,000 miles.
#68
#70
spark plugs
OK, I did some research, and discovered the problem. That's some scary stuff. What's the deal with the 5.4L and spark-plugs? The early version blows them out of the heads driving down the road, and it seems this version does not want to let them go. Unfortunately, this is going to make me reconsider an F-150 all together...
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#74
ALL,
I own a 2007 F150 Supercrew Lariat with the 5.4 3v. I have not been the biggest fan of this truck. Maybe i have read too much of the bad stuff on forums. I am constantly stressed something terrible is going to go wrong. Anyways the truck has just over 100k miles on it now, i bought it used with about 95k miles. Since i have owned the truck i have done regular oil changes about every 5k miles with 5w20 mobil 1 full synthetic and motorcraft oil filter, i changed all spark plugs just after i got it and also had to change one coil due to a missfire issue that was not throwing a code. I only had the issue when i was between 45-50mph and applied light throttle. I do hear a ticking noise coming from the timing chain cover and seems louder on drivers side. It is ONLY heard when at full operating temp and the RPM's are RIGHT at 1,000. I can not hear the ticking noise right after an oil change for about the first 100 miles and than it returns. From time to time the dash flashes low oil pressure during a cold start but it is so quick you would miss it if you blinked. Light comes on and oil pressure goes right up. I have been told dont worry about the ticking noise until i start having no oil pressure during regular operating conditions. Yalls thoughts...? I am about to buy a travel trailer and i am wondering if there is anything i should be concerned about or should check before towing. I have yet to tow anything with this truck and have no idea what to expect, i have always owned chevys. The furthest i would tow the RV would be about 200 miles one way, other than that it would be short trips. are there any upgrades for towing i should look into. I am removing clutch fan and installing dual electric fan kit to provide more cooling. Any info or advise concerning this whole post would be appreciated!! Thank You!
I own a 2007 F150 Supercrew Lariat with the 5.4 3v. I have not been the biggest fan of this truck. Maybe i have read too much of the bad stuff on forums. I am constantly stressed something terrible is going to go wrong. Anyways the truck has just over 100k miles on it now, i bought it used with about 95k miles. Since i have owned the truck i have done regular oil changes about every 5k miles with 5w20 mobil 1 full synthetic and motorcraft oil filter, i changed all spark plugs just after i got it and also had to change one coil due to a missfire issue that was not throwing a code. I only had the issue when i was between 45-50mph and applied light throttle. I do hear a ticking noise coming from the timing chain cover and seems louder on drivers side. It is ONLY heard when at full operating temp and the RPM's are RIGHT at 1,000. I can not hear the ticking noise right after an oil change for about the first 100 miles and than it returns. From time to time the dash flashes low oil pressure during a cold start but it is so quick you would miss it if you blinked. Light comes on and oil pressure goes right up. I have been told dont worry about the ticking noise until i start having no oil pressure during regular operating conditions. Yalls thoughts...? I am about to buy a travel trailer and i am wondering if there is anything i should be concerned about or should check before towing. I have yet to tow anything with this truck and have no idea what to expect, i have always owned chevys. The furthest i would tow the RV would be about 200 miles one way, other than that it would be short trips. are there any upgrades for towing i should look into. I am removing clutch fan and installing dual electric fan kit to provide more cooling. Any info or advise concerning this whole post would be appreciated!! Thank You!
#75
Having owned a 2006 EC 5.4L with 3.55 gears, this is what I have experienced towing a 6800 lb. enclosed car trailer. The rear springs on these trucks are inadequate for towing anything heavier than 4000 lbs. Either air bags or Helwig overload springs are needed to keep the rear axle off of the frame bumpers. I prefer the Helwigs because there is less maintenance once installed and because air bags cost more and deteriorate over time. Tires are another issue. I would never tow a car trailer or travel trailer again with P-metric tires that F150's are equipped with. E-rated tires are highly recommended for stability. A Weight Distributing hitch is recommended for heavier trailers. Don't lug the engine while towing. The sweet spot for a 5.4L is 1800-2500 rpm on level ground. You don't want the transmission to be hunting gears. It's destructive to the tranny over time due to excessive heat. So you probably won't be using overdrive much. But I would get the transmission serviced before towing. For the short distances that you will be travelling, the F150 will perform well enough for you, especially if you heed my recommendations. They do tow better than GM or Dodge 1/2 ton pickups. But I upgraded to an F250 Powerstroke for towing.
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