2002 V-10 reliablity?
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 419
Likes: 3
2002 V-10 reliablity?
I'm looking to buy a 2002 F250 with a V-10. I'm aware of the issues with the spark plugs blowing out. When I've researched this issue it seems most of the articles and messages posted online are from 2005 and older. Are the plugs blowing out still an issue for the 4.6, 5.4, and V-10 engines? I'd never heard about this until recently. Since 1998 my company has used a large number of vehicles with all three of those engines and I've never once heard of a plug blowing out. I have a 2001 F150 with a 4.6 and i've never had an issue with it after 91,000 miles.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 23,174
Likes: 1,678
From: Stephensville WI
It is a problem, but not a major problem. For every engine that did blow out a plug you had probably 99+ that didn't.
Follow the correct procedure when you change the plugs and you will minimize this risk.
Follow the correct procedure when you change the plugs and you will minimize this risk.
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
I have a 2002 F350 with the V10. I personally love it. Never ever have had and issue with the engine in 127,000+ miles.
I'd watch out for the exhaust manifold bolts being rusted off...and I mean gone....caput...nothing left.
Mine are, and the dealer says $1000 to remove the manifolds (should just fall off) and drill/re-tap the holes. Gonna get it done as soon as I can find some time.
I'd watch out for the exhaust manifold bolts being rusted off...and I mean gone....caput...nothing left.
Mine are, and the dealer says $1000 to remove the manifolds (should just fall off) and drill/re-tap the holes. Gonna get it done as soon as I can find some time.
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 419
Likes: 3
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 10,060
Likes: 491
From: Bristol, TN.
Spark plugs issues were real, but extremely rare. I had V-10s in two motorhomes. They were bulletproof. I would not hesitate to recommend that engine to anyone.
Steve
Steve
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 419
Likes: 3
That was the feeling I was starting to get after looking into that issue and talking with people. But I really wanted a diesel anyways. I just found a V-10 at a smoking good price. If the seats had been in good shape, I might have bought it instead of the diesel.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
PursuitSS
Excursion - King of SUVs
1
Mar 21, 2012 02:57 PM
mlminor
2004 - 2008 F150
11
Jul 26, 2009 04:37 PM
