My name is Adam. I live in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
I'm a certified TIG, stick, F/C welder and fabricator by trade.
I have a 2004 F150. The biggest piece of garbage I've ever seen.
My family has had F150's since 89. Not one has had a single issue until this 2004 F150 P.O.S.

Anyway. I'm in a bind really.
I've searched and searched, but haven't found a real answer.

Can the cam phasers wear out so badly that they can cause the motor to cease running at all?

I have the 5.4 and it has just under 240,000km. Oil changed every 4,000-ish kms.

But after replacing almost everything. It vibrates violently. Barely keeps idle. Actually, it idles then dies.
A friend of mine got all the codes and went to a Ford mechanic. The mechanic said it was the cam phasers causing the issue. Codes were mostly related to misfires. I can't remember which exactly. Nor do I have access to a scanner right now.

So far. All I've read is that the cam phasers will only ever make that hideous ticking -diesel-like sound. And not actually prevent the truck from running...
And from what I've read. The cost of parts seems to be sweet dick all down there in the states.
Each one of my phasers cost me $340... ford quoted me almost $3000 if I take it to them and have it fixed. I simply don't have that kind of money for this stupid ****ty truck anymore. And unfortunately I don't have money or time to get another truck. Because this is always breaking down.

I'm not one to make these sort of emergency posts but I'm at my wits end. I have been able to work in almost THREE weeks. (Work is about 50km's away. No bus route, and I can't take $100 cabs rides one way to work)

So I'm desperately in need of your help!

Thanks,
Adam

 

Hi Adam, welcome to FTE!

Try posting your questions in one of the tech forums. Members there will be able to answer your questions. You may want to try this forum,,, Modular V8 (4.6L, 5.4L) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

I see the site's software caught some profanity in your post. This is not allowed under the site guidelines.

When you get a chance, check out the ON chapter of FTE and meet some of the locals who are members. You can find the chapter here,,, Ontario Chapter - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Glad to have you as a member, enjoy the site.

 

Hi Adam, Welcome to FTE!

Like George says, you will get a better answer in one of the tech forums.

Please join the Ontario chapter, drop in and say hi!

 

welcome to the forum