My 2004 F-150 Heritage 4.6 V8 2wd is a tank & lasted more than most marriages with over 366,000 miles still running STRONG !!!! With original motor, transmission, manifolds, axel, and fuel system... it still is very very clean looking. I get compliments on the truck all the time. A great classic dependable truck. Worth every penny.
Wow! Dont forget about the coils. Have had to replace a couple of them. Other than that, this has been an absolutely amazing vehicle. Got my first "real job" making 12 bucks an hour in 2003 and thought it was a great idea to buy a brand new truck. It was such a horrible idea for me financially at the time, but since I still have it and because it has take care of me through all these years....best decision I ever made. Because of this, Ford customer for life!
Not all of them have coil on plug. My 97 4.6 has coil packs and plug wires.. Even still we haven't had any issues with the 3 5.4s with coils except for when a plug was spit and it took out the coil in the process.
@@JaronPope 4.2 is the v6, 4.6 and 5.4 are v8. Mine has had only the front right coil boot wear and fail to stay on the plug, never blown a plug being a 97.
Just got done dropping a new engine in my 2002 F150. Can't be mad, though. It had 395,000 original miles on it. Here's to another 395,000 miles of faithful, dependable service!
I have owned my 1999 5.4L 4x4 F150 for 22 years now. I have replaced the exhaust manifolds due to broken studs, and I replaced the blend door after it failed. Nice list.
My '97 F-150 4X4 4.6 two-valve has 213,000 miles. You give them a little love, and they'll virtually last forever. I change the fluids long before the manual says to. Such as changing the oil every 4,000; replacing coolant every 3 years. Trans fluid is changed every 60,000 since it's a city truck. There is no whine from the rear end, just a clunk from time to time when taking off from a stop due to a small amount of excess backlash which doesn't concern me. The exhaust manifolds are beginning to leak and will be taken care of in the future. Don't have issues with any of the other items mentioned, and hope I never do.
My 2002 4.6 Supercew has 225k on it... I started having the coil packs die at 90k, and the last one died at 190k. I've got a couple spares on the shelf in case the oldest ones start to die off again. I rebuilt the whole front suspension due to the non-servicable ball joints. Other than that, I've replaces shocks and tires over my 17 years of ownership. Oh yea. Alternator went out on the way home from Florida a couple years ago. This has been a great, reliable truck. I've got new rocker patch panels I need to install at some point, and one side of the inside of my bed is rusted pretty badly. I have bought parts from A1 Auto a few times over the years, as all of our cars are 20 years old, or more... Great prices and service.
I bought a F150 new in 1997, owned it for three years, then sold it to my brother-inlaw, because my wife wouldn't drive it. After a number of years he sold it to his daughter, who owned it up until 4 years ago, when they gave it back to me. 345,000 km, with the original engine and auto tranny, and no surface rust. Of the five items you mentioned I did have the manifolds done. Thinking that I better sell it before something major breaks I sold it late last year and bought a 2022 Ford Maverick.
My 97 4.6 probably 400 thousand. Odometer stop 12 yr ago or longer 256 on it now. Still a sweet beast no problems just alotra maintence.just replaced original joint.
Got a 2000 F150 XL 2wd !!! Got it about 4 years ago the only issue form the list was the no heat from vents ..!! Change the blend door actuator but it dint fix the issue .. did a heater core flush and that fixed the issue🤷🏽♂️!!!!
My 2001 Ford F150 5-speed manual with 4.2l engine and 160k miles. Over the years: battery replaced, alternator went out, leaking water pump gasket, rusted out heater return tube/leaking heater core, broken muffler fender mount. Some cold starting issues not diagnosed yet (fuel pressure?), inaccurate fuel gauge. Spark plugs replaced and the usual maintenance required. All in all, it's still a daily driver. Recently added an external oil cooler for the hot summer season. Hoping to see 200k by end of 2023.
I was lucky. I needed a truck fast. Found a 1998, 6 cyl, manual tranny in 2006. Paid $1,600. It now has 300,000 miles. It runs great and other than tires, tune ups, brakes, battery my only repair was replacing the clutch hydraulics. I opted to replace the clutch while the tranny was out (225,000 miles). It still worked fine. The parts guy about fell over. He said it was the original clutch. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Worth more today then the day I bought it. It did finally get rusty so I bought 1999, 4x4, with a really nice body for $600, swapped the bed and doors, then re-sold it for $600. Even the seat still is in excellent condition. Thank you Ford.
I got a 1998 v6 manual f150 best damn truck/vehicle I’ve ever owned i daily it because I’ve bought 2 cars within 2 years they both seems to have problems after problems but not my old rusty old truck man that thing is a beast I would honestly buy same year v8 less rust/miles fuck getting a new truck cause old ones are run just ass good as new ones if not better!
I have owned multiple 10th gen f150s and have never had any problems that you have said especially the spark plug issue never seen it. Maybe I'm lucky lol
Purchased a 2003 F150 back in 2002. had a spark plug blow the day before NY Eve in 2007 ish while on vacation 500 miles away. Replacing the brakes this weekend on the same truck. Have about 120k miles on her.
The spark plug issue had to be addressed after the first few years. The plugs in my truck are just have longer threads for the aluminum heads. My 03 has NONE of these issues and it has right under 229K on it. Best truck I’ve owned. Bad on gas is my real only complaint.
I guess I've heen lucky cause I haven't had any of these problems in the 20 years I've been driving mine. 2001 f150 4.6 190,000 miles and still going strong.
The spark plug issue is also believed to be partially caused by the torque spec on the plugs for the PI heads (99-03 for the 5.4) being too low because they specified the same spec as the non-PI heads (97-98). To my understanding, the 97-98 Tritons aren't as prone to the spark plugs blowing out as the later 2v Tritons.
You’re actually backwards the 97-98 trucks have a 4 thread head. That’s what causes the blow out. The 99+ models with the PI Heads have 8 threads. Like the model shown in this video. Solved the blowout problem.
@@Brightleaf_Auto OP is correct, the other guy is backwards. the thread issues started in 99, then in 2004 ford had the bright idea to use 2 piece spark plugs in the 3 valve heads which would come apart when trying to take them out to be replaced.
Close friends and family have over 5 or 6 older model fords 🎉including my 2003 v6 2wd ford 180k only problem on every single one has been that terrible rattling from under the trucks towards the middle/rear. Always knew it must be pretty common issue. Thanks.
Ive owned my 1998 Lariat 5.4 for about 7 years now. Its been through a lot in that time, and had very few problems. The most severe issue it ever had was when it blew a plug at 150k. Otherwise its been an absolute tank. Well worth what I paid for it and then some. Being 26 years old, i guess its technically a classic at this point. I hope someday people truly consider them classics, one of the best trucks Ford ever built hands down.
The 1997-2002 4.2 V6 intake gaskets let coolant fill the cylinders and would hydro lock the motor. Trans are pretty tough in these trucks. Overall not too bad
I bought my ‘98 4.6L 4x4 knowing the rear end needed work, but found out the hard way that the head gasket was blown. All my prior experiences with such was white smoke from the exhaust with an engine that wouldn’t idle very well, if at all. In this case, cylinders 5 through 8 were pushing exhaust gas into the coolant. When I started looking into the issue online, it looks to be fairly common as well. So FYI.
between my dad and myself we have owned 6 of these trucks since 1999 and we have never had a plug issue. My current truck has 138000 miles and my dad has 260000. I thought he had a blend door issue but it was a mouse nest. His 08 had the cam phaser failure but I blame him for not getting it fixed when he started hearing the "normal" ford lifter tick because thats not normal.
Wow...my 2001 5.4L super crew has 151k on it .. only issue was a cracked intake manifold I replaced...alternator and a fuel pump.. I am meticulous on the oil .. rear diff no issues has the 3.55 I think is the ratio.. did have plugs replaced by a shop as I heard easy to break off and easy to over torque Love the truck
The spark plug problem I cause of s#itty mechanics not torquing them to spec or not using high quality spark plugs, I own two of these 04 fords one is a farm truck with 320000 miles never had spark plug issues I just change them myself at 100k on every vehicle. these trucks are unbelievably reliable as long as you don’t neglect fluid changes
I bought a new 2000 F150 5.4 and put 105k miles on it. I sold it to a friend who ran it up to 170k miles with no plug blowout. I currently have a 2002 F150 with a 5.4 bought in 2009 that has 170k miles on it and it has not had a plug blowout. The blend door failed yesterday or actuator. I haven't determined which. The factory spec on the plugs is 12 ft lbs torque. The current recommendation is 28 ft lbs. If you torque them to 28, you won't have a blowout. I haven't had a manifold issue with either truck. I did have to change the rear diff fluid when the traction lock started chattering on slow speed turns on the 2000 at about 80k miles. These trucks are as reliable as any you could ever buy. Update---It was the blend door actuator that failed. It was a bit of a pita for a 78 yr old to replace but I got it done.
What about the leaking windshield causing water to get on the back of the fuse box and GEM module. Causes all kinds of crazy electrical problems. Car would start on its own over night. Turn on the air and windows go down.
Great video! I have two Gen 10 f-150’s, one only has 97k, the other nearly 300k. The one with 97k I have not had any of the problems listed, but I have had to replace 3 power window motors, 2x on the driver’s side. On my other truck, I have had to replace the actuator, read dif filter, and the plastic manifold, but never had a spark plug issue. Both trucks are made in different places. My 300k one was made in the States, the other one made in Canada. It’s strange how there are some subtle differences with the engines even though they are the same size 5.4. The older one made in Canada has a remote oil filter, which I’ve never seen before.
Love my 03, the issue that I'm having right is not mechanical but a body design. Ford put those channel grooves in the roof which collect water and now mine is starting to rust and stain the paint. I considering cleaning the channels out and coating them with Flex Seal.
My 99 4.7 4x4 has had none of this. But the bump stops had completely rusted away along with about 20lbs worth of inner & outer rockers. Just fabricated some new parts myself. Had a head gasket blow but just ran some Blue Devil through it 50K ago and it's been fine.
My 1980 Ford F-150 short bed with an inline 6 cylinder and c-4 transmission continues to serve me well. It is newer than I prefer and a breeze to service.
I beg to differ on that sparkplug issue,it’s mainly on the 3 valve engines,it rarely ever happens on the 2 valve,wich is why the 3 valve F150 trucks that came in the next model that went from 2004 to 2007 I believe sadly were not even nearly as reliable considering how nice they looked.
THE 4.2 V6 F 150 engines are great if the oil is the very best synthetic which is AMSOIL ihpo ..Regular and low grade semi synths will make too much sludge and the protection value is low ..I have never had any engine issues with it being 208 k ,not even a lifter tick. Take the oil cap off and it looks clean and the metal has no speck of sludge on it..
My 99 f150 has the ticking, but goes away with the engine warmed up. I already had a spark plug pop out. I plan to have the others dealt with before they pop in the future.
My 2000 just hit 239xxx miles. And just this year it started giving me problems the blenddoor it’s messing up and the water pump just busted 😓but motor still strong no leaks at all Now the transmission on it was trash 😂 I had mine rebuilt and it’s been holding up really good
A v8 is being explained.v6 models have intake manifold and timing cover gasket issues ..intake runner motors...synchronizer assembly..and heater hose metal tee rusting...and pcv elbows cracking.
I’m a genius,i replaced the head gaskets, new style..intake manifold and runner manifold gaskets to new style (2), the runner control linkage pins, added 2core radiator. Got 250 k miles on first 4.2.:)))Into second engine with 210k miles:)))))Now 25 yrs later, she runs perfect.fuel pump just died:)))) Greatest Engine ever!!!!!!!
First video of yours I've seen. 👍 I just bought a 2002 F150 - 2 wheel drive, 4.6 L engine - with 182,000 miles from my brother in law. The original owner was an older gentleman down the street. No issues that I'm aware of .....but... Brother In Law let me know it consumes a quart of oil every 1400 - 1500 miles. No leaks no smoke, just needs to add a quart. He has been putting in conventional 5-TWENTY High Mileage oil in. I just saw a Scotty Kilmer video saying the oil cap info is wrong and the correct oil is 5-30. So I'm wondered if changing to 5-THIRTY HM might reduce the consumption WITHOUT causing any problems. ans FWIW I live in South Alabama about an hour from the coast. No cold winters, but very hot summers. Thanks!
These trucks easily last decades (I got my 2000 in 2004, my wife got her 1997 in 2000 and a couple more followed me home. This is a good time to hoard spare parts and donor trucks (I've lived through older classic truck life cycles) if you have the room. If you own a 4.2 and the oil looks milky park it and replace the intake manifold gasket before it hydrolocks. The "fix" doesn't do much but reset the proverbial clock until failure. Good thing 4.2s are so easy to work on. The 4.6 is of course the best engine for these beasts.
I have an 02 F-150 5.4 L 283,000mi transmission started slipping so I replaced it with remanufactured motor is still strong hopefully can get another 200k
I had a problem on my 2000 F150 at around 75.000 miles with screws coming out of the shifter shaft under the dash and my truck jumped into reverse while I was outside the truck talking to a friend. I had to run jump in the truck and brake before it went into a deep ditch. Problem got worse and I had to put the emergency brakes on when I parked because it would no longer go into park and gear indicator was one slot off. Finally, after one of the two screws holding the shift rod on under the dash came completely out and the other one was really loose I found out on utube that these two shifter hold down screws are a common problem coming loose on this 2000 Ford. I came across a number of other people who had the same problem. Used plenty of locktite and screwed them down tight. No problem since. Also, the same truck had a problem with turn signals not working. Found out it was the wires in the multiswitch on the steering wheel coming out of their slots. Pushed them all in and put a little glue to keep them from falling out and no problem since.
Fantastic video! Thanks! I guess I can expect to blow a spark plug next! IF I ever get through the top of the list mentioned here. It pulled up 10 codes earlier. Like it just almost literally went down hill over night, then in a matter of three days everything went all to pieces. But as I was begging her to just to get me home I noticed my rpms was staying at 2. Steady mashing gas, decline at 2 rpms, heard the motor and lights stayed on, the more gas I gave, NOTHING!! STAYED exactly on two even letting off completely and floored. That's when the bouncing started from the rear.. . I am wondering if my gage was just stuck or if mechanical issue would cause that. I usually enjoy working on cars but something tells me this one really really wants to go Bungie jumping. Thanks for video!
750k on my 1st 1997 only thing I replace differencial twice and gas pump…I guess its understandable on this mileage…none of the other problems mentioned here.
I don't know how many miles I have on my 97 f-150 4.6 . It had 97,000 when I bought it . 3 years later it still says 97,000 on it. I just started having the 1st performance issue . It stalls at low rpm. There are several videos on fixing the problem. The problem is every video says something different. Everything from a 10 minute job to a 500 dollar fix , this sensor , that sensor to a stupid charcoal canister looking thing that I can't imagine even being the problem . It's not a gold fish issue. Think I like the 10 minute fix the best .
Master long time mechanic and machinist here. Absolutely NONE of those 5 things are true at all. If any spark plug ever blew out of the hole on a madular engine it is because some person stripped the threads by not turning them in straight. That will never happen unless you caused this by screwing the plug in crooked. Also, dpfc sensors usually ebnd up for gotten and NEVER pose a problem at all, but instead the throttle body EGR holes get clogged up instead.. Also, the 8.8 differential NEVER get bad and neither do the bearings as long as thyre full of oil.. Also they are not called triton engines at all, but are modular V8 engines by name.. The real problems are MAF sensors and leaks in that area and IAC motors that run around 30.00 dollars and the dreaded oil filter adapter gasket that bolts to the engine block. The woman in the video based on my knowledge and long time dealings with these engines should be IGNORED completely. That blowing spark plugs out of the holes nonsense can only happen if the last person installing the plugs was a FOOL and tried to tighten them in at an angle, and you cannot call something a fault of a design when some idiot destroyed something
It’s not just the triton motor. It’s also the German made 4.0 L V6 that is in the explorer sport or the four-door explore. They also blow out spark plugs not as often as a trade in motors but they do I’ve seen it happen.
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My 2004 F-150 Heritage 4.6 V8 2wd is a tank & lasted more than most marriages with over 366,000 miles still running STRONG !!!! With original motor, transmission, manifolds, axel, and fuel system... it still is very very clean looking. I get compliments on the truck all the time. A great classic dependable truck. Worth every penny.
Wow! Dont forget about the coils. Have had to replace a couple of them. Other than that, this has been an absolutely amazing vehicle. Got my first "real job" making 12 bucks an hour in 2003 and thought it was a great idea to buy a brand new truck. It was such a horrible idea for me financially at the time, but since I still have it and because it has take care of me through all these years....best decision I ever made. Because of this, Ford customer for life!
Not all of them have coil on plug. My 97 4.6 has coil packs and plug wires.. Even still we haven't had any issues with the 3 5.4s with coils except for when a plug was spit and it took out the coil in the process.
I’ve got a 97 four speed now, only cuz I wore out my 98. And a 2005 expedition. They are tanks.
@@Brightleaf_Auto ahh I didnt know that. Is the 4.2 V8 or V6?
@@JaronPope 4.2 is the v6, 4.6 and 5.4 are v8. Mine has had only the front right coil boot wear and fail to stay on the plug, never blown a plug being a 97.
Congrats. I got a 10th gen 5.4 and it’s a tank I love it
Just got done dropping a new engine in my 2002 F150. Can't be mad, though. It had 395,000 original miles on it. Here's to another 395,000 miles of faithful, dependable service!
I have a 1998 F150 4.6 V8... I never had a plug problem... Love my Ford💞
Been waiting 25 years to find out what to look out for on my 97 f150!
Same here, I doubt there are very many left in the North in decent shape due to severe rusting out.
Gee whiz you could have googled it.
My 97 has been great. Sure it's not the power of the later PI engines but IMO mine has been more reliable.
I have owned my 1999 5.4L 4x4 F150 for 22 years now. I have replaced the exhaust manifolds due to broken studs, and I replaced the blend door after it failed. Nice list.
+Robert Meyer Thanks for the feedback!
How’s the frame holding up?
I would not recommend hammering any kind of threaded insert into any engine! Calvan sells a triton repair kit especially for this motor
My '97 F-150 4X4 4.6 two-valve has 213,000 miles. You give them a little love, and they'll virtually last forever. I change the fluids long before the manual says to. Such as changing the oil every 4,000; replacing coolant every 3 years. Trans fluid is changed every 60,000 since it's a city truck. There is no whine from the rear end, just a clunk from time to time when taking off from a stop due to a small amount of excess backlash which doesn't concern me. The exhaust manifolds are beginning to leak and will be taken care of in the future. Don't have issues with any of the other items mentioned, and hope I never do.
2004 FX4 5.4 3v here with 457,000kms and still going strong 💪 😁
My 2003 4.6 V8 has 344,000 miles and still chugging along👍
+Keith Sr. Thanks for the feedback!
@@1AAuto I believe I might have that manifold tap you spoke of but I'm not sure. It's very light tapping.
My 2002 f-150 has 65,338 miles it was my grandfather's and it never gets driving much.
My 2004 (Heritage)4.6 has 62k and still going strong. Lol.
(I just bought it from a church that used it sparingly.)
I have owned 3 and never blew one. Just get the heads rethreaded or get aftermarket head. One of the best trucks Ford made.
They are great, if you are on top of maintenance and preventative maintenance. If you are not then it expensive fix. Also applies all vehicle
Watch out for that GEM module and leaky windshield. However, my truck has 320000 miles on it. Good work truck.
My 2002 4.6 Supercew has 225k on it... I started having the coil packs die at 90k, and the last one died at 190k. I've got a couple spares on the shelf in case the oldest ones start to die off again. I rebuilt the whole front suspension due to the non-servicable ball joints. Other than that, I've replaces shocks and tires over my 17 years of ownership.
Oh yea. Alternator went out on the way home from Florida a couple years ago.
This has been a great, reliable truck.
I've got new rocker patch panels I need to install at some point, and one side of the inside of my bed is rusted pretty badly.
I have bought parts from A1 Auto a few times over the years, as all of our cars are 20 years old, or more... Great prices and service.
I bought a F150 new in 1997, owned it for three years, then sold it to my brother-inlaw, because my wife wouldn't drive it. After a number of years he sold it to his daughter, who owned it up until 4 years ago, when they gave it back to me.
345,000 km, with the original engine and auto tranny, and no surface rust. Of the five items you mentioned I did have the manifolds done.
Thinking that I better sell it before something major breaks I sold it late last year and bought a 2022 Ford Maverick.
My 97 4.6 probably 400 thousand. Odometer stop 12 yr ago or longer 256 on it now. Still a sweet beast no problems just alotra maintence.just replaced original joint.
I've had my 2003 F-150 5.4L FX4 Extended Cab since 2005. Best buy ever! Thanks Henry Ford.
Me to brother! Bought my 03 fx4 in 05. Still driving it!! Awesome truck.
Got a 2000 F150 XL 2wd !!! Got it about 4 years ago the only issue form the list was the no heat from vents ..!! Change the blend door actuator but it dint fix the issue .. did a heater core flush and that fixed the issue🤷🏽♂️!!!!
Quite possibly the best f150s ever made,these things take a beating and keep going
My 2001 Ford F150 5-speed manual with 4.2l engine and 160k miles. Over the years: battery replaced, alternator went out, leaking water pump gasket, rusted out heater return tube/leaking heater core, broken muffler fender mount. Some cold starting issues not diagnosed yet (fuel pressure?), inaccurate fuel gauge. Spark plugs replaced and the usual maintenance required.
All in all, it's still a daily driver. Recently added an external oil cooler for the hot summer season. Hoping to see 200k by end of 2023.
My 01 was like that when I bought it and got it really cheap put a thread kit in it and good to go great truck
I was lucky. I needed a truck fast. Found a 1998, 6 cyl, manual tranny in 2006. Paid $1,600. It now has 300,000 miles. It runs
great and other than tires, tune ups, brakes, battery my only repair was replacing the clutch hydraulics. I opted to replace the
clutch while the tranny was out (225,000 miles). It still worked fine. The parts guy about fell over. He said it was the original
clutch. One of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Worth more today then the day I bought it. It did finally get rusty so I bought
1999, 4x4, with a really nice body for $600, swapped the bed and doors, then re-sold it for $600. Even the seat still is in excellent
condition. Thank you Ford.
97 Ford F150 with over 312,000 miles on 4.6L engine,transmission and rear end with all original equipment still going strong.
I got a 1998 v6 manual f150 best damn truck/vehicle I’ve ever owned i daily it because I’ve bought 2 cars within 2 years they both seems to have problems after problems but not my old rusty old truck man that thing is a beast I would honestly buy same year v8 less rust/miles fuck getting a new truck cause old ones are run just ass good as new ones if not better!
Yup I had one and the spark plug blew out, luckily I was in my driveway. Great video.
I have owned multiple 10th gen f150s and have never had any problems that you have said especially the spark plug issue never seen it. Maybe I'm lucky lol
Purchased a 2003 F150 back in 2002. had a spark plug blow the day before NY Eve in 2007 ish while on vacation 500 miles away. Replacing the brakes this weekend on the same truck. Have about 120k miles on her.
The spark plug issue had to be addressed after the first few years. The plugs in my truck are just have longer threads for the aluminum heads. My 03 has NONE of these issues and it has right under 229K on it. Best truck I’ve owned. Bad on gas is my real only complaint.
I guess I've heen lucky cause I haven't had any of these problems in the 20 years I've been driving mine. 2001 f150 4.6 190,000 miles and still going strong.
The spark plug issue is also believed to be partially caused by the torque spec on the plugs for the PI heads (99-03 for the 5.4) being too low because they specified the same spec as the non-PI heads (97-98). To my understanding, the 97-98 Tritons aren't as prone to the spark plugs blowing out as the later 2v Tritons.
You’re actually backwards the 97-98 trucks have a 4 thread head. That’s what causes the blow out.
The 99+ models with the PI Heads have 8 threads. Like the model shown in this video. Solved the blowout problem.
First I've heard of that but my 97 4.6 hasn't had nearly the issues as the later 5.4s we run on the farm.
@@Brightleaf_Auto OP is correct, the other guy is backwards. the thread issues started in 99, then in 2004 ford had the bright idea to use 2 piece spark plugs in the 3 valve heads which would come apart when trying to take them out to be replaced.
My 97 4.6 has never had plug issues. 200000 miles
@@trevorsmith5524 Not true, the ONLY 8 thread 2V PI heads were in 03 and 04
The spark plug issue is primarily for 3v triton engines not really the 2v especially not the 03&04 2v which Ford used 8 threads vs 4 on prior models.
Close friends and family have over 5 or 6 older model fords 🎉including my 2003 v6 2wd ford 180k only problem on every single one has been that terrible rattling from under the trucks towards the middle/rear. Always knew it must be pretty common issue. Thanks.
Got the same thing man been trying to figure this out for a while haha
Ive owned my 1998 Lariat 5.4 for about 7 years now. Its been through a lot in that time, and had very few problems. The most severe issue it ever had was when it blew a plug at 150k. Otherwise its been an absolute tank. Well worth what I paid for it and then some. Being 26 years old, i guess its technically a classic at this point. I hope someday people truly consider them classics, one of the best trucks Ford ever built hands down.
I own an 2001 Super crew for 6 years now still my daily driver
I kept blowing the #4 coil. Helicoiled it twice. Then I bought a crate motor. She runs like a champ now. It’s a great work truck
This is a great video, expert commentary and anything that supports do it yourself is an easy thumbs up from me. Thank you for this!
Compared to chevy and dodge these problems are minimal compared to some of the problems they bring upon the owner
The 1997-2002 4.2 V6 intake gaskets let coolant fill the cylinders and would hydro lock the motor. Trans are pretty tough in these trucks. Overall not too bad
I've got 2 of these problems. Thanks for the video
I bought my ‘98 4.6L 4x4 knowing the rear end needed work, but found out the hard way that the head gasket was blown. All my prior experiences with such was white smoke from the exhaust with an engine that wouldn’t idle very well, if at all. In this case, cylinders 5 through 8 were pushing exhaust gas into the coolant. When I started looking into the issue online, it looks to be fairly common as well. So FYI.
Yes I just had my manifold replaced about 2 weeks ago total price was about $600
between my dad and myself we have owned 6 of these trucks since 1999 and we have never had a plug issue. My current truck has 138000 miles and my dad has 260000. I thought he had a blend door issue but it was a mouse nest. His 08 had the cam phaser failure but I blame him for not getting it fixed when he started hearing the "normal" ford lifter tick because thats not normal.
Wow...my 2001 5.4L super crew has 151k on it .. only issue was a cracked intake manifold I replaced...alternator and a fuel pump.. I am meticulous on the oil .. rear diff no issues has the 3.55 I think is the ratio.. did have plugs replaced by a shop as I heard easy to break off and easy to over torque
Love the truck
2003 fx4 super crew. I have over 200,000 miles on it. It is a great truck, manifold problem, yes but the rest no.
The spark plug problem I cause of s#itty mechanics not torquing them to spec or not using high quality spark plugs, I own two of these 04 fords one is a farm truck with 320000 miles never had spark plug issues I just change them myself at 100k on every vehicle. these trucks are unbelievably reliable as long as you don’t neglect fluid changes
Love seeing a woman in the auto industry. I'm a fan. You have my support.
I own a 10th gen F-150, and 11th12th...F-150 and dont have any of these issues except for the blend door which had to be replaced.
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I bought a new 2000 F150 5.4 and put 105k miles on it. I sold it to a friend who ran it up to 170k miles with no plug blowout. I currently have a 2002 F150 with a 5.4 bought in 2009 that has 170k miles on it and it has not had a plug blowout. The blend door failed yesterday or actuator. I haven't determined which. The factory spec on the plugs is 12 ft lbs torque. The current recommendation is 28 ft lbs. If you torque them to 28, you won't have a blowout. I haven't had a manifold issue with either truck. I did have to change the rear diff fluid when the traction lock started chattering on slow speed turns on the 2000 at about 80k miles. These trucks are as reliable as any you could ever buy.
Update---It was the blend door actuator that failed. It was a bit of a pita for a 78 yr old to replace but I got it done.
What about the leaking windshield causing water to get on the back of the fuse box and GEM module. Causes all kinds of crazy electrical problems. Car would start on its own over night. Turn on the air and windows go down.
Great video! I have two Gen 10 f-150’s, one only has 97k, the other nearly 300k. The one with 97k I have not had any of the problems listed, but I have had to replace 3 power window motors, 2x on the driver’s side. On my other truck, I have had to replace the actuator, read dif filter, and the plastic manifold, but never had a spark plug issue. Both trucks are made in different places. My 300k one was made in the States, the other one made in Canada. It’s strange how there are some subtle differences with the engines even though they are the same size 5.4. The older one made in Canada has a remote oil filter, which I’ve never seen before.
I don’t know if I should be happy or worried that I’ve replaced about everything on this list ! Also my fuel pump 😅great vid!
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Love my 03, the issue that I'm having right is not mechanical but a body design. Ford put those channel grooves in the roof which collect water and now mine is starting to rust and stain the paint. I considering cleaning the channels out and coating them with Flex Seal.
My 99 4.7 4x4 has had none of this. But the bump stops had completely rusted away along with about 20lbs worth of inner & outer rockers. Just fabricated some new parts myself.
Had a head gasket blow but just ran some Blue Devil through it 50K ago and it's been fine.
4.7?
Havent had a single issue that was listed in this video lol.
Honestly she’s really great I’ll definitely trust my truck with her to work on. I’m a 1aauto part buyer myself.
1997-2003. New gen started in 04
My 1980 Ford F-150 short bed with an inline 6 cylinder and c-4 transmission continues to serve me well. It is newer than I prefer and a breeze to service.
Have an 89 an 85 and a 82 all 300 6s can't kill em ! And I have tried !
Mine has an issue with the odometer. It flashes on & off. I did hear it's common in the f150
2nd 1997 actually 330k and running great, except for the starter, 2 weeks ago.
No check engine light at all.
210,000 miles and have none of these issues. not saying they wont happen but none of the issues as of yet. owned sence brand new.
The paisas favorite truck 🛻 🇲🇽
Haha for real.
Solid top 5
The 10th gen models range from 97-03 right? Pretty sure 2004 was the 1st year of the 11th gen
I beg to differ on that sparkplug issue,it’s mainly on the 3 valve engines,it rarely ever happens on the 2 valve,wich is why the 3 valve F150 trucks that came in the next model that went from 2004 to 2007 I believe sadly were not even nearly as reliable considering how nice they looked.
I have a '99 and have had each one of these issues. The DPFE sensor will trigger an O2 sensor code so watch for that.
THE 4.2 V6 F 150 engines are great if the oil is the very best synthetic which is AMSOIL ihpo ..Regular and low grade semi synths will make too much sludge and the protection value is low ..I have never had any engine issues with it being 208 k ,not even a lifter tick. Take the oil cap off and it looks clean and the metal has no speck of sludge on it..
My actual working truck a jewel. A 2002 extended cab, long bed, with 93k. So far, like new
Pretty surprised this one just had its video today.
My 99 f150 has the ticking, but goes away with the engine warmed up.
I already had a spark plug pop out. I plan to have the others dealt with before they pop in the future.
My 2000 just hit 239xxx miles. And just this year it started giving me problems the blenddoor it’s messing up and the water pump just busted 😓but motor still strong no leaks at all Now the transmission on it was trash 😂 I had mine rebuilt and it’s been holding up really good
A v8 is being explained.v6 models have intake manifold and timing cover gasket issues ..intake runner motors...synchronizer assembly..and heater hose metal tee rusting...and pcv elbows cracking.
I’m a genius,i replaced the head gaskets, new style..intake manifold and runner manifold gaskets to new style (2), the runner control linkage pins, added 2core radiator. Got 250 k miles on first 4.2.:)))Into second engine with 210k miles:)))))Now 25 yrs later, she runs perfect.fuel pump just died:)))) Greatest Engine ever!!!!!!!
First video of yours I've seen. 👍
I just bought a 2002 F150 - 2 wheel drive, 4.6 L engine - with 182,000 miles from my brother in law.
The original owner was an older gentleman down the street.
No issues that I'm aware of .....but...
Brother In Law let me know it consumes a quart of oil every 1400 - 1500 miles.
No leaks no smoke, just needs to add a quart.
He has been putting in conventional 5-TWENTY High Mileage oil in.
I just saw a Scotty Kilmer video saying the oil cap info is wrong and the correct oil is 5-30.
So I'm wondered if changing to 5-THIRTY HM might reduce the consumption
WITHOUT causing any problems.
ans FWIW I live in South Alabama about an hour from the coast. No cold winters, but very hot summers.
Thanks!
These trucks easily last decades (I got my 2000 in 2004, my wife got her 1997 in 2000 and a couple more followed me home. This is a good time to hoard spare parts and donor trucks (I've lived through older classic truck life cycles) if you have the room. If you own a 4.2 and the oil looks milky park it and replace the intake manifold gasket before it hydrolocks. The "fix" doesn't do much but reset the proverbial clock until failure. Good thing 4.2s are so easy to work on. The 4.6 is of course the best engine for these beasts.
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I need help. None of these was my issue
99 f250 SD 4x4. Did the blend door actuator. Didn't mention power steering leak
I have an 02 F-150 5.4 L 283,000mi transmission started slipping so I replaced it with remanufactured motor is still strong hopefully can get another 200k
I had a problem on my 2000 F150 at around 75.000 miles with screws coming out of the shifter shaft under the dash and my truck jumped into reverse while I was outside the truck talking to a friend. I had to run jump in the truck and brake before it went into a deep ditch. Problem got worse and I had to put the emergency brakes on when I parked because it would no longer go into park and gear indicator was one slot off. Finally, after one of the two screws holding the shift rod on under the dash came completely out and the other one was really loose I found out on utube that these two shifter hold down screws are a common problem coming loose on this 2000 Ford. I came across a number of other people who had the same problem. Used plenty of locktite and screwed them down tight. No problem since. Also, the same truck had a problem with turn signals not working. Found out it was the wires in the multiswitch on the steering wheel coming out of their slots. Pushed them all in and put a little glue to keep them from falling out and no problem since.
Great tips, thx!
5.4 the Intake cracks ...I never had a spark plug issue .
Thank god for this video gonna buy an old 6 speed 4.2 for 2k and it seemed to good to be true
Great informational video.
Would I expect to find the blend door in the same or similar place in a 4.2L 2001 F150?
Thanks
The theft mode is a major problem
She forgot to mention power steering leaks , fords are nitrous for that.
Looks like I'll be looking at the exhaust manifolds lol
I just bought a 1997 Ford F150 , it has a 4.2 motor in it , is this a good motor ? It has 97,000 & some change miles on it , runs good so far .
Lets not forget the squeaky squeak of the radius arm bushing!!!!
My blend door in a 2001 has been broken for 8 years or so. No harm so far!
Fantastic video! Thanks! I guess I can expect to blow a spark plug next! IF I ever get through the top of the list mentioned here. It pulled up 10 codes earlier. Like it just almost literally went down hill over night, then in a matter of three days everything went all to pieces. But as I was begging her to just to get me home I noticed my rpms was staying at 2. Steady mashing gas, decline at 2 rpms, heard the motor and lights stayed on, the more gas I gave, NOTHING!! STAYED exactly on two even letting off completely and floored. That's when the bouncing started from the rear.. . I am wondering if my gage was just stuck or if mechanical issue would cause that. I usually enjoy working on cars but something tells me this one really really wants to go Bungie jumping. Thanks for video!
Well in that case of spark plugs on this truck, I’ll keep extras in the dash
Lower left windshield leak causing G.E.M. module failure seems to be a common problem.
I have 218000 on my F150 and never had a problem with the spark plugs, never change them.
750k on my 1st 1997 only thing I replace differencial twice and gas pump…I guess its understandable on this mileage…none of the other problems mentioned here.
I don't know how many miles I have on my 97 f-150 4.6 . It had 97,000 when I bought it . 3 years later it still says 97,000 on it. I just started having the 1st performance issue . It stalls at low rpm. There are several videos on fixing the problem. The problem is every video says something different. Everything from a 10 minute job to a 500 dollar fix , this sensor , that sensor to a stupid charcoal canister looking thing that I can't imagine even being the problem . It's not a gold fish issue. Think I like the 10 minute fix the best .
Plugs. Water pump. Alt. Rear axle. Both coils. E brake cable broke. Fan belt wore out. 97 lemon treated like a baby.
Built for tough ready for the wrecking yard when it leaves the assembly line
Master long time mechanic and machinist here. Absolutely NONE of those 5 things are true at all. If any spark plug ever blew out of the hole on a madular engine it is because some person stripped the threads by not turning them in straight. That will never happen unless you caused this by screwing the plug in crooked. Also, dpfc sensors usually ebnd up for gotten and NEVER pose a problem at all, but instead the throttle body EGR holes get clogged up instead.. Also, the 8.8 differential NEVER get bad and neither do the bearings as long as thyre full of oil.. Also they are not called triton engines at all, but are modular V8 engines by name.. The real problems are MAF sensors and leaks in that area and IAC motors that run around 30.00 dollars and the dreaded oil filter adapter gasket that bolts to the engine block. The woman in the video based on my knowledge and long time dealings with these engines should be IGNORED completely. That blowing spark plugs out of the holes nonsense can only happen if the last person installing the plugs was a FOOL and tried to tighten them in at an angle, and you cannot call something a fault of a design when some idiot destroyed something
I had two 2004 f150 and both were lemons. Alot of problems.
It’s not just the triton motor. It’s also the German made 4.0 L V6 that is in the explorer sport or the four-door explore. They also blow out spark plugs not as often as a trade in motors but they do I’ve seen it happen.