10 WORST Truck Engines of All Time

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  • @SUV_Zone
    @SUV_Zone  2 місяці тому +11

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    • @jodycanfield6684
      @jodycanfield6684 2 місяці тому +1

      Great knowing that I own the #1 engine in the lineup 😂 😲😒

    • @wadeswope449
      @wadeswope449 Місяць тому

      🎉

  • @jeff0nyschuk670
    @jeff0nyschuk670 2 місяці тому +53

    The problem with the turbo charges motors.Isn't the motor but people don't let them cool down before they turn off the motor..Those turbos run very hot..

    • @richardlisowski8274
      @richardlisowski8274 Місяць тому

      How long should I sit in my driveway?? Or just get a regular engine and be fine.

    • @Preceptor-lf1ht
      @Preceptor-lf1ht Місяць тому +2

      It’s not uncommon for turbochargers to spin at 100,000 RPM. What you have to realize is that the spindle is “floating” on a very thin layer of oil. When you shut off the engine the oil pump is no longer providing that pressure to float that shaft. Letting the engine idle for about 30 seconds before shutting it off helps but I see people revving their engine just before they shut off the engine. So much for those turbo bearings.

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 Місяць тому +20

    GM's Active Fuel Management is pure genius. It shuts down cylinders until the tow truck is doing all the work.

  • @greglane3978
    @greglane3978 Місяць тому +10

    Three major things kill a 6.4 power stroke.
    1. Diesel particulate filter. The regeneration process dumps fuel in #8 either washing pass the rings or burring the #8 piston.
    2. EGR heat exchangers that leak and dump water into cylinder #8
    3. Turing these for power they were never intended for.
    Remove the first two problems and never tune the engine and it does just fine.
    Need to service often oil changes, check water, etc.

  • @alanploetz7100
    @alanploetz7100 2 місяці тому +52

    Never owned any of these engines so I can't report for good or bad. But, your analogies are as crazy as expecting facts on The View.

    • @jholcomb4246
      @jholcomb4246 2 місяці тому

      You mean there are forms of expression other than simile?

    • @bs4760
      @bs4760 2 місяці тому +3

      That was what I thought was the best part of the video!!

    • @rediron44
      @rediron44 2 місяці тому

      Or Faux News..lol. who gave up 750 MILLION for lies..lol

  • @DavidMorley-i2x
    @DavidMorley-i2x Місяць тому +15

    I turned wrenches for 45 years I bought a new 2005 f250 powerstroke have serviced it properly and have not had any of major issues.coolant and oil stay within 9 degrees even with my 10000 lb. Camper behind me on a 95 degree day in Georgia.maintenance is the key!

    • @rodgraff1782
      @rodgraff1782 Місяць тому +1

      Same here for my 06 powerstroke

    • @mikeleschber1316
      @mikeleschber1316 Місяць тому

      Maintenance is the key to any engines life. The 6.0 is a great engine if you keep up the Maintenance

  • @rondyechannel1399
    @rondyechannel1399 Місяць тому +4

    Heard so much bad about the 6.4 Powerstroke, however if the terrible not ready for prime time emission systems are deleted it can be a great engine with huge power. Mine has 327,000 + miles with only changed the lift pump and starter. You must change the oil and fuel filters often!

  • @dshensley81
    @dshensley81 2 місяці тому +41

    I have a 2023 F150 with a 2.7. It has over 100,000 miles and not one failure or issue. Also, this truck is used in the West Texas oilfield, so it is put through alot.

    • @CourtneyPorter-gm6wi
      @CourtneyPorter-gm6wi 2 місяці тому +4

      Guess you only heard 2.7 and not the years they said.

    • @minnlakebr3289
      @minnlakebr3289 Місяць тому +6

      @@CourtneyPorter-gm6wi 2.7 is one of the most reliable engines, there are f150s with 2.7 for sale with 300k miles

    • @nacholibre1962
      @nacholibre1962 Місяць тому +2

      Even a blind chicken gets a little corn sometimes!

    • @grego7345
      @grego7345 Місяць тому

      I had a 2017 with a 2.7...Great engine.

  • @jerrydosser7031
    @jerrydosser7031 2 місяці тому +52

    I’ve been the owner of 3 different 5.4’s in my years,
    and all of them had 175 K+ when I traded, and had original plugs and ran fine.
    CHANGE THE OIL!!!

    • @jeffreyyoung5634
      @jeffreyyoung5634 2 місяці тому +4

      I have a 2001 5.4 with 360,000 miles on it and it just recently started having issues. Ran great for years. Take care of them.

    • @stevenkleinhenz1017
      @stevenkleinhenz1017 2 місяці тому +6

      Love the 4.6 and 5.4 two valve

    • @vittoriovuocolo2438
      @vittoriovuocolo2438 Місяць тому +2

      We have 4 with over 330,000 miles a piece and just now starting to give problem.

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Місяць тому +7

      the 2V 5.4 and 4.6 are great motors...the 3V is junk..

    • @bryanohlsson4689
      @bryanohlsson4689 Місяць тому +1

      My 2005 5.4 has 154K and just now starting to make noises. I am going to replace the engine and keep driving the truck. Truck is in great shape all around, just the engine starting to make some noises. This is the 3rd 5.4 I have owned from the 2 valve to the 3 valve. Change the oil, like anything else and it will run and run.

  • @Randy.E.R
    @Randy.E.R Місяць тому +3

    Let's talk about the 6.4 powerstroke. I am a fleet mechanic for a public utility in California. Back in 2009, the company decided to buy a boatload of F450 and F550s equipped with the 6.4 powerstroke. Most of the trucks were equipped with service bodies while others were equipped with a manlift. I actually had one in my service truck. No one complained about the way the trucks ran because they actually seemed to run quite well. That is when they ran.
    Now here is where things got weird. Almost immediately some of the trucks were having catastrophic failures that required a complete engine replacement. Some had more than one engine replacement before the truck had 1000 hours on it. It got so bad that most of the electrical connectors that had to be removed to replace the engine had to be zip-tied together because they had been disconnected so many times. It got to the point that Ford decided to stop doing the engine replacements under warranty because they felt our trucks were too heavy for what the 6.4 was rated for. As soon as the driver threw his lunch pail in the truck, it was too heavy for the 6.4 to handle.
    What's the weird part? About half the trucks never had a lick of engine trouble. These trucks weren't built any differently than the others. They weren't any heavier or used any harder. But 15 years later, these trucks are still running strong on their original engine. It doesn't make a lick of sense. My shop truck is one of those lucky ones. It still runs as well today as it did when it was assigned to me in 2009. Sure it leaves a bit of oil under it anywhere I park, but I still flog it daily.
    And you had to mention the 5.4 Triton. We had a grip of those in our F150s for years. There is not enough room for me to write about the headaches those trucks caused me. I will just say the overtime I made dealing with breakdowns with those trucks probably put my daugher through college

  • @calvinscott1146
    @calvinscott1146 Місяць тому +7

    Just sold my 04 f350 with 6.0 which had 478k miles on it. Once EGR deleted and head bulletproofed, it was a great engine. Think I did have two sets of injectors replaced as well…but no car payment for 15 years more than offset her time in the shop.

  • @jimcole2016
    @jimcole2016 Місяць тому +2

    I’ve had a 2020 eco diesel and found it to be quite reliable. The secret I was told was to keep the air oil and fuel filters changed often. I’ve done that and haven’t had any problems. 66K mileage. I pull a 23ft airstream and love the torque and the mileage while pulling is 16 mpg and 29 without a trailer on the highway. 22 around town. I love my Ram and was very disappointed when they discontinued the eco diesel under the mistaken premise that electric trucks were going to be a thing.

  • @raycook1503
    @raycook1503 2 місяці тому +24

    I have 330,000 miles on my 5.4L 3V and have never had to do anything to it. Changed the plugs twice, only broke two the first time, and used the extractor kit. Runs like a champ. Do oil changes every 3000 miles. Those who say it's a bad engine never took care of it. And I'm an auto technician.

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Місяць тому +1

      2006 and up were better but still had issues...

    • @darcybowman5131
      @darcybowman5131 Місяць тому +2

      @@workingshlub8861 owned a 2010. ran like a champ

  • @jonlindsley6080
    @jonlindsley6080 2 місяці тому +42

    Since the inception of the 5.4 Triton I've owned 3 from new to trade and every single one went over 250000 and never had any issues except they only got between 12-14 mpg

    • @darcybowman5131
      @darcybowman5131 Місяць тому +2

      Only issue with mine was fuel economy! i ran it hard enough to make my manifolds glow red, never caused issues. Thats what maintenance does. Only time I was left stranded was when my starter went. Sold the truck at 260,000 while it still was in good shape, only wanted better fuel economy.

    • @austinsenne67
      @austinsenne67 Місяць тому +1

      My 5.4 just started burning up coil packs at 250k

    • @tedchristison7422
      @tedchristison7422 Місяць тому +2

      I got an 05 f150 with the 5.4.
      188k miles.
      It on it second check engine lite, 1st one was the gas cap, this one is s fuel regulator.
      I did take it into Larry Miller ford before it hit a 100k.
      Changed all timing equipment water pump, and oil pump. Ford paid for all of it.
      But they did tell me in a formal letter to not fuel with Maverick fuels.
      Run chevron or she'll since then, no problems pulling plugs and coll packs.

  • @GeraldFiset
    @GeraldFiset Місяць тому +4

    I have an 08 Colorado with a 3.7 liter 5 cylinder and the only problems I’ve had is spark plugs at 100000 miles and a water pump and thermostat at 110000 miles. Runs and drives great. 21 mpg in a 4wheel drive

    • @Thomas-xc5yt
      @Thomas-xc5yt Місяць тому

      If I was you I be installing a bigger radiator after market one .water pump every 40000 miles. I own 2 of them and I like them

    • @Sandberm
      @Sandberm Місяць тому

      I have the 2010 4wd with 120k miles. My only engine related problem was a stuck open thermostat about 1000 miles ago. Besides that, the RPM and temp gauges quit working so i just have a Scangauge II plugged in and mounted below the AC controls so i can keep track of engine temperature. The plastic quick connect fitting on the heater core also broke. I change the engine oil every 5000 miles.

  • @thsmit2367
    @thsmit2367 2 місяці тому +6

    2018 ram 1500 3.0l eco diesel. 90k miles still running like the day it was new. I pull an 8500lb travel trailer with zero issues. 14mpg with a trailer and 28mpg without. Now I did add the green diesel tune. So maybe that helped. But I have no issues.

    • @davidpeveto1749
      @davidpeveto1749 Місяць тому +2

      I have a 20 Ram 1500 with the 3L EcoDiesel. About to roll over 50k miles. Zero issues. Upgraded the air intake and a tuned ECU from Green Diesel. About to install a catch can too. Love the purring of the diesel. ZERO issues

    • @awakenotwoke4830
      @awakenotwoke4830 Місяць тому

      Mine blew at 100k. 30k to replace it. Junk!

  • @raymondgriffin1397
    @raymondgriffin1397 2 місяці тому +5

    I still own a 2015 5.3 with AFM, non turbo 104000 miles on it.
    Regular maintenance up to date and never any engine failures to date.😁👍

    • @carlshaffer3458
      @carlshaffer3458 Місяць тому

      My 08 Silverado did eat up a cam with 50 k miles . Chevy repaired it free of cost . By hey I’m a Chevy guy. My 2012 has over 100 k miles . The 5.3 only had 2 bad years. I’m on my 5th 5.3 . Only the 08 failed me.

  • @13OilfieldTrash
    @13OilfieldTrash Місяць тому +1

    Have a 2016 3.0 ecodiesel with 80,000 miles = zero issues but did a tune no EGR. Change oil, fuel and air filters every 5000 miles, add hotshot friend to fuel every fill up due to the CP4. Average 26 mpg. 2009 F150 with the 5.4, traded it in with 240,000 and had zero issues. Same as the ecodiesel, oil and air every 5,000 miles. Maintenance folks and only tow what the motor is happy with, watch the temps and adjust to keep them cool. If you need to tow faster than the temp allows get a bigger truck.

  • @LenLafreniere
    @LenLafreniere 2 місяці тому +7

    My 06 , 5.4 timing chain tensioners failed but for most part still running strong at 220k

  • @Mojave9370
    @Mojave9370 2 місяці тому +4

    I deleted AFM on my 2010 Silverado 5.3. I have 242,000 miles on it. It doesn't use any oil between changeds.

  • @dmandman9
    @dmandman9 2 місяці тому +32

    The 2.7 ford eco boost had some problems early on. And they were fixed under warranty. After they were fixed, the engine turned out to be reliable. And the later models have an excellent reputation.

    • @ctfan1486
      @ctfan1486 2 місяці тому +4

      The oil issue was probably the plastic oil pan that leaks. Had to replace the oil pan on my 2.7. Never had to add oil just down a little bit by oil change time. The "skid plate" which was actually a maxi pad for the truck absorbed the oil as it leaked. 160,000 miles with regular oil change and running strong. 2015 F 150

    • @dmandman9
      @dmandman9 2 місяці тому +4

      @ In addition to the oil pan issue, some early edition 2.7 had turbo seals that leaked oil into the exhaust (mostly the left turbo for some reason.) . Others used some oil when oil leaked past the valve seals. It wasn’t nearly as widespread as the oil pan leak. But those problems were common enough for ford to issue tsb’s to address those issues. But the vast majority had no problem other than the leaking oil pans. And ford finally redesigned the oil pan to make it less prone to leaking. It seems to have fixed the problem. And yes, these engines generally last for MANY miles

    • @onewhoknowsrevenge6807
      @onewhoknowsrevenge6807 Місяць тому

      Yeah,okay--You must be thinking of Chryslers 2.7L.Both are junk.

    • @dmandman9
      @dmandman9 Місяць тому +1

      @onewhoknowsrevenge6807 well, as a technician at a Ford dealership, I see what fails most often. And other than oil pan gasket leaks on the earlier models before they redesign the gasket, we really seldom sea 2.7 l with significant engine problems. Even the oil pan gasket leak is more of an unpleasant nuisance because it doesn't leak enough to even have to add oil in between changes. I cannot speak for other dealerships. But I can speak for mine. And we don't have many 2.7 problems.

  • @JasPlun
    @JasPlun 2 місяці тому +37

    Nissan did not slap a Cummins badge on a Nissan engine that engine was 100% Cummins designed and made. Cummins fucked Nissan. Listen to this man talk about that Toyota if you do maintenance they can go forever duh!

    • @darrentaylor1478
      @darrentaylor1478 2 місяці тому

      Nissan Fkd Nissan. Haven't built anything but fkn garbage for years!!!

    • @radfordmunz9577
      @radfordmunz9577 2 місяці тому

      most failures are modified idiots. no cummins that is taken care of dies

    • @continentalbuildingmovers357
      @continentalbuildingmovers357 Місяць тому +2

      Cummins build too many great engines m11 was good kt 17 and kt 19 and 24 were good isx was ok 5.9 6.7 were good pu truck engines but they made a lot of bad engines

    • @brandonmacon3317
      @brandonmacon3317 Місяць тому +2

      Even Yotas are failing nowadays

  • @mbuck499
    @mbuck499 Місяць тому +2

    Bought a Range Technology AFM/DFM disabler for $200 and plugs into my OB2 port on my Tahoe , it works great, and I can feel the difference in power and performance! Plus an increase in gas mileage, especially on the highway! I was Leary of it Initially, but has proven me wrong!!!

    • @Sandberm
      @Sandberm Місяць тому +2

      That's the first thing i did when i got my 08 Silverado with 70,000 miles and it now has 111,000 miles and doesn't burn a drop of oil between 5000 mile intervals. It still ticks sometimes right after startup but goes away when warmed up. I hope i saved the engine and it can go to 300,000 miles.

    • @alvaroberts8088
      @alvaroberts8088 12 днів тому

      @@Sandbermcheck the exhaust manifold gasket,had the same problem, broken stud

  • @ronsilva516
    @ronsilva516 2 місяці тому +3

    Good info and a warning for all 👍😎

  • @fredericktaylor2891
    @fredericktaylor2891 2 місяці тому +18

    I had a 2013 Silverado work truck with the 4.8L V-8, no AFM, DOD, or DFM. Kept it for six years with no issues, gave it to my son and his wife when their new car was destroyed in a collision. I still have a 2002 Silverado with the 5.3 with 250,000 miles.

    • @VenerableBede2510
      @VenerableBede2510 2 місяці тому +5

      I had 4 silverados with 4.8’s and put an average of 180,000 on each

    • @markdanielczyk944
      @markdanielczyk944 2 місяці тому +1

      Had an '02 for twenty years, 246K. My friend still has it! Best truck I've ever owned!

    • @rediron44
      @rediron44 2 місяці тому +3

      Those 4.8 are great engines

    • @victorsantangelo2540
      @victorsantangelo2540 Місяць тому

      @@markdanielczyk944

  • @Republicanmouse
    @Republicanmouse 2 місяці тому +6

    I have the 3.5L Ford EcoBoost in my F-150. 12 years on and 110,000 miles and except for a recall one time it has performed fine. It doesn’t get the gas mileage advertised, but none of the vehicles do.

    • @rodx5571
      @rodx5571 2 місяці тому

      if you have 110k on it, watch your boost. Thats when turbos fail.

    • @rediron44
      @rediron44 2 місяці тому

      110k in 12 years?? You don't drive much. I put 30k a year on my vehicle

    • @Republicanmouse
      @Republicanmouse 2 місяці тому

      @@rediron44 Not my only vehicle.

  • @davidschewe7858
    @davidschewe7858 Місяць тому +4

    I've got a 4.7 liter V8 Dodge Dakota, and it's approaching 150000 miles and it's still going strong, the problem has been the radiator, I'm on the third one 😒. I change oil every 3000 miles, and haven't gotten any trouble from the engine or the transmission. I guess the more you take care of maintenance is the key to longer engine life.

    • @seabulls69
      @seabulls69 Місяць тому

      my 2000 Dakota 4.7 is about to tick over 200K. It's been a gem. Runs just like new other than a slight weeping of oil around the valve covers.

    • @larrysheppard8433
      @larrysheppard8433 24 дні тому +1

      We had one of those at my final job. The thing would fly. But it stayed in the shop.

  • @daveyhelka6271
    @daveyhelka6271 Місяць тому

    Informative and hilarious all at the same time.

  • @vista703gear5
    @vista703gear5 Місяць тому +1

    The big lesson here is to never buy a vehicle with a newly-designed engine or transmission. Always wait 3 years. That's how long it can take for major issues to become widely known. For example, I am a long time (30+ years) buyer/owner/driver of Ford pickup trucks. I first became aware of the issue with the Triton 3-valve engine in December 2006. That engine, introduced in model year 2004, had been around since autumn 2003.

  • @JJ-nh8lv
    @JJ-nh8lv Місяць тому +4

    Had a 97 E-350 5.4L v8. It blew out 3 spark plugs, at different times. My fix was a Napa repair kit, $50 the plug was longer and had it's own cutting head. It had 400,000 miles on it when the cam chain jumped.

    • @mwinterhawkins
      @mwinterhawkins Місяць тому

      2v are good motors
      The 3v are problem

    • @darcybowman5131
      @darcybowman5131 Місяць тому

      @@mwinterhawkins even my 3v wasnt a problem when I took care of it... did nothing but maintenance to it and sold it at 260,000 still running good. only sold for better fuel economy

  • @jacksonjohnson9674
    @jacksonjohnson9674 Місяць тому +1

    I was a machine operator on the Nissan Titan diesel, the light duty diesel department at CEP for Cummins in Columbus IN, and the real reason the engine would fail is because they tried using a cast engine block with tiny graphite pellets mixed in with the steel to try and make it lighter. Well it ended up causing debris to break off into the oil and coolant which ultimately led to catastrophic failures. The thinking was that if they made the engine lighter, then it would long term be easier on the front end suspension. Cummins is on a crash course with "out of business," since they have completely gone away from what made the company great to begin with. Sounds like a common theme in America today. Let's take something great and ruin it.

  • @ghostrider51500
    @ghostrider51500 Місяць тому +2

    You should do some never motors and/or transmissions that are junk. Excellent video.

  • @lttl858
    @lttl858 2 місяці тому +73

    This video was a JOKE......the narrator should go into stand up comedy!

    • @mikelatendresse4838
      @mikelatendresse4838 Місяць тому +7

      I found him annoying ,not funny

    • @DC.402
      @DC.402 Місяць тому +1

      Lmaoo right 😂😂😂😂

  • @andrewpiercy1023
    @andrewpiercy1023 2 місяці тому +11

    Duramax LBZ owner here,
    I’ve never been let down or happier !

    • @Skeeter2024
      @Skeeter2024 Місяць тому

      LMM here350K..water pump alternator2 glow plugs. Runs like a sports car.

  • @terryglime411
    @terryglime411 2 місяці тому +6

    All my Ecco boost have been unbelievable great. My 3.5 Raptor in my Navigator never stops pulling and the mileage is amazing. Change oil and you won’t have any of those issues people who don’t have!

  • @kenclark9075
    @kenclark9075 2 місяці тому +18

    I just sold my 2003 6.0 powered F-250. I just couldn't put any more money into it. It ran great when it ran.

    • @rodx5571
      @rodx5571 2 місяці тому

      I spent several years pulling cabs and heads on those. Problem is even ARP studs and wirelock gaskets couldnt fix them. That engine only had 4 bolts per cylinder, even big gasoline engines had 6. Thats the bare minimum for a diesel. I would also pop the rear coolant plugs from the heads and add a recirc line, and even a fine particulate coolant filter to save the egr and oil coolers clogging. Big bulletproofing mess. If you didnt want to haul 25k, it worked fine.

    • @truspirit1925
      @truspirit1925 2 місяці тому +1

      @kenclark9075 yeah i had a 04 6.0
      Money pit trouble.

  • @TLR5759
    @TLR5759 2 місяці тому +5

    I have a 2005 F250 with 6.0 200,000 miles bulletproof, I love it

    • @stevenkleinhenz1017
      @stevenkleinhenz1017 Місяць тому

      @@TLR5759 Got one cheap and built an engine for it! 10k on built 6.0 and 3.5k for a beautiful 06 CC Dually!! Did it in the driveway!! 😃

    • @joeprimal2044
      @joeprimal2044 Місяць тому +2

      Same here. Got mine a couple years back. They’ve got the power for sure. Mine is great but it’s a little cold blooded. The first 6 miles or so it runs a little rough. Once it warms up it’s a beast. Does yours do that?

    • @TLR5759
      @TLR5759 Місяць тому +1

      @no, it always runs good, so far I had it about 6 years ago in California moved to Arkansas and removed the catalytic converter!

    • @joeprimal2044
      @joeprimal2044 Місяць тому +1

      @ Hmm. I’ve got to figure out what’s causing that. I’m in CA but I just bought a place in Kentucky so soon I’ll be free too. 😃

  • @bryansmith4348
    @bryansmith4348 Місяць тому +2

    6.4 and 6.0 "Ford Diesels" were actually International Diesels. These led to to Ford moving on and designing their 6.7 because they got sick of the warranty claims.
    We had the 6.0 in our Navistar medium - duty trucks. They were crap in those as well. Terrible engine. Sad considering the engines they replaced, the 6.9 and 7.3 were such great engines.

  • @michaelcoonce6694
    @michaelcoonce6694 Місяць тому +1

    I can agree on some of your choices. I've had great service from 5.4 tritons and the Toyota 3.0s. Next a quart of oil at 3k isntbad at all

  • @markcarew6724
    @markcarew6724 Місяць тому +4

    This video has more similies than an identical twins convention.

  • @johncizmar7723
    @johncizmar7723 Місяць тому +1

    My 2.7l V6 ECO BOOST is 10 years old, going strong, and ZERO problems

  • @superdave7241
    @superdave7241 Місяць тому +2

    🤣 Saves you money on gas by keeping your truck in the shop🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's hilarious!

  • @davidleatherneck
    @davidleatherneck Місяць тому

    Well, I bought a 2007 Ford F150 Super Crew Cab, 4x4, new off the lot in 2007. Has the Triton 5.4 engine and I have had zero issue with it. Changed the Oil and Filter regularly. The only thing I had to replace were the 2 front shocks. 18 years old and still rolling down the road.

  • @michaelpetty8416
    @michaelpetty8416 Місяць тому +3

    Had a F250 with a 6.4 diesel. Once you do a full delete, it ran forever. Sold for $13,000 with 487,000 miles on it. Engine wasn’t the problem.

  • @ScarabChris
    @ScarabChris Місяць тому

    I had a #4 in my 2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ. I owned it for 4 years, paid it off and never had a single issue other than the plastic dash crack so I had to dismantle the entire dash to replace it. Other than that it was an amazing truck. Then again I didn't put many miles on it, maybe 50K miles over the 4 years until I traded it for the Cadillac version, the Escalade EXT. I'm still driving it today and it has 115K miles and aside from some normal maintenance repairs it's still looking and running like new. Though I do have a minor oil leak to tackle next. But anyway the "4-8" engine in the Avalanche just felt like a regular GM V8. I didn't notice any fuel savings. But it was a nice running truck.

  • @ikert3395
    @ikert3395 Місяць тому

    6.0 diesel 2006 F-250 Original owner 300,000 miles. Original turbo replaced all injectors, installed external oil cooling, water pump, aluminum radiator at 200,000.
    Original head studs and gaskets.
    Pulling trailers all the time.
    Oil changes plus arcoil every 5000 miles full synthetic.
    Watching my EGR temps.
    Banks six gun tuner installed 2007.
    MBRP exhaust 5"
    8" pro Comp lift.
    38" Toyo AT's

  • @will6334
    @will6334 Місяць тому +1

    Have a 2008 6.4 power stroke and haven't had too many issues . Replaced fuel injectors and fuel pump.

  • @bcatd
    @bcatd Місяць тому

    I bought a 94 Toyota pickup with the 3vze engine. The problem is the crossover exhaust from the passenger side to the drivers side causing too much heat and blown head gasket. I had the crossover removed and replaced with headers and a dual exhaust. Result is much more power and a very reliable plant.

    • @lesterdiamond6190
      @lesterdiamond6190 Місяць тому

      That’s interesting. I ran 2 of these pickups into the ground. Drove one of them for 20 years.

  • @Czechmate.z
    @Czechmate.z Місяць тому +1

    2015 Silverado 5.3 , No problems yet ,No oil consumption problems either ( 1 QT /6000 miles ) . If you keep the oil changed , you will not have problems .

  • @Un-Burdened
    @Un-Burdened Місяць тому

    I've got the 5.4 triton and 5.3 vortex in my driveway. The 5.4 has less than 100k miles. It's a yard ornament/dumpster.
    The 5.3 has 155k and still running strong. Not a lick of oil consumption, but I did disable the AFM

  • @MarkMcCall51
    @MarkMcCall51 Місяць тому +1

    5.4L Ford Triton. I've blown up 2 of them. I'm just blown away at the number of things that went wrong with both of those machines.

  • @niveknospmoht8743
    @niveknospmoht8743 Місяць тому +1

    As a mechanic of over 40 years I approve of this video. GMs 5.3 AFM engine was as much garbage as their previous attempt with the Cadillac 8-6-4 debacle. Ford had more issues than just the 5.4 Triton, the spark plug blowing out of the cylinders also happened with their V10 paltform

  • @riccochet704
    @riccochet704 Місяць тому +1

    Cruisin down the street in my 6.0, poppin a gasket, needin a tow

  • @leoschneider3570
    @leoschneider3570 Місяць тому

    What you’re talking about for the 5.4 is the 3 valve version which wasn’t released until later in its career. The 2 valve one (the original) was pretty decent

  • @justinattard3937
    @justinattard3937 Місяць тому

    i own a 5.4L triton in a 2008 f150, i followed what is said to watch out for which is buy the metal sleeved plugs, and watch your oil changes and use a good oil filter. Bought it with 128000km and now a 202,000 km and still going strong, hopefully I do not run into the very expensive cam phaser issue any time soon... But so far so good.

  • @JohnDoe-1000xt
    @JohnDoe-1000xt Місяць тому

    2016 F-150 2.7 eco..11,000 miles..(low)..no issues..full syn oil..I love this engine..are you telling me I should sell it..?

  • @Irish_Hooligan
    @Irish_Hooligan Місяць тому

    #1 only needed a few aftermarket changes to make them run forever. Change out the oil pump to a melling high volume, and when you did the timing change back to the 2v cast iron tensioners. If you did this early enough in the life of the motor it and do your oil changes on time and it created a good motor. Mine has 210k on her. I thought it needed a timing kit done, but found the cracks in the exhaust manifolds. Not a super fun job, but not the worst.

  • @javman6022
    @javman6022 2 місяці тому +11

    The 2007-2013 GM 5.3L was a great engine if you disabled or deleted the AFM/DOD. The car wizard even says these are the best used trucks. Definitely shouldn't be on the list as its way better than any current engine in any new truck.

  • @jonathanperkins589
    @jonathanperkins589 Місяць тому

    I sold my 3 valve, ford triton 5.4 work truck at 273k after pulling trailers for years, and the guys who bought it are still using it, to the best of my knowledge. Yes, it has spark plug issues, but if you helicoil them, or leave them alone, 300k+ is not unusual!

  • @twobeagles1365
    @twobeagles1365 2 місяці тому +27

    Yes, I turned wrenches in those days fords 6.0 and 6.4 l and 5.4 and Fords 6.8l V-10 would break valve springs or valve keepers (generic metal )would drop a valve with no warning, I wont work on the diesels junk, junk, junk, spend 5 k engine work and parts still a piece of junk ! I will not own a ford because of my experience in the field. Ford made millions and millions on parts sales for something that should have never left the drawing table. I hate it for those consumers who bought one.

    • @olivierforget1927
      @olivierforget1927 2 місяці тому +3

      They don't know.
      i had two f150 with 5,4 triton. not just the engine are the worst I never imagine. But the frame is a multilayer sheet metal. The humidity keep inside and rust make it like thousand-sheets french pastry.
      There no recall for the frame and the engine?
      It's a shame, I never get ford again.

    • @Katmandu2
      @Katmandu2 2 місяці тому +1

      Whatused truck do you recommend buying ? What do you have ?

    • @shawncordeiroTerraceBC
      @shawncordeiroTerraceBC Місяць тому

      @@Katmandu2 1999-2015 chev 2500hd

  • @timgile8144
    @timgile8144 Місяць тому

    I had a 2004 6.0 Ford. in the 186000 miles I owned it the ONLY issues I had was lost two fuel injectors. Not at the same time, about 3 yrs apart. I serviced it regularly and used 10w 40 Rotell.

  • @garyrollins5487
    @garyrollins5487 Місяць тому +1

    What about the ford 3.5 in a 2014 f150 eco boost

  • @mattbielic1478
    @mattbielic1478 2 місяці тому +4

    I’ve had fantastic luck with the 5.4l ford. Had an f250 with one and the only issue I ever had in 200k miles were the exhaust manifolds. And of course breaking off the spark plugs when trying to change them. Not a hard fix though!

  • @highlanderstackin3842
    @highlanderstackin3842 Місяць тому

    I've got a F150 with the 5.4 Triton. I bought it in 2007. I've never had an issue with it ever and it has over 280,000 miles on her. Spark plugs are a pain in the ass to change, but besides that, no problems whatsoever

  • @michaeltipton1208
    @michaeltipton1208 2 місяці тому +2

    I have a 2001 5.4 2 valve I wouldn't trade it for the world E150 Chateau wagon 149,000 Mi and still going strong change that oil boys

  • @arthurdavis1065
    @arthurdavis1065 Місяць тому +2

    Gmc sierra 2500 with the 8.1 496 big block was one of the worst engines ever. Very powerful but all of them eventually throw a rod bearing.
    The worst gms were when they took a smallblock 350 and made it a deisel back when they 1st started trying to go deisel. Nothing but issues and never got solved either.

  • @Bbbbad724
    @Bbbbad724 2 місяці тому +1

    Our 2.7 in our Edge ST is a strong engine. It is transverse mounted. We bought it new and we have a warranty that as long as the oil changes are done by the dealer we have engines for life. If it was that bad I wouldn’t they would be warranted like that. Unlimited miles and they even come here to service it. It is a 2022, but it is really good.

    • @darrentaylor1478
      @darrentaylor1478 2 місяці тому

      Your warranty will be null and void once it fails...and it WILL fail

    • @Bbbbad724
      @Bbbbad724 2 місяці тому

      @@darrentaylor1478 As long as they do all of my oil changes, I have engines for life.

  • @insulman100
    @insulman100 Місяць тому

    In my best Beavis and Butt-head at 3:37 head job hahahahahaha

  • @rjm7168
    @rjm7168 2 місяці тому +15

    Funny that the gm 5.3 v8 made the best engine list too.

    • @sc4r.mp218
      @sc4r.mp218 2 місяці тому +1

      I haven’t watch the other video but probably he’s talking about the older gen 3 LS based engine. The L83 is a LT based which from what I know from 2022, they still have lifter issues

    • @brianschryver8314
      @brianschryver8314 2 місяці тому

      If it’s the right years, they were excellent. The wrong years were crap.

    • @JasPlun
      @JasPlun 2 місяці тому +1

      The 5.3l pre AFM was rock solid top 5 best engine GM ever made there is a difference in 5.3l engines. Early models 1997-2006 Great any after 2006 junk!

    • @javman6022
      @javman6022 2 місяці тому +2

      Even with the AFM/DOD its super easy to disable it and no worries.

    • @TedJ71
      @TedJ71 2 місяці тому

      Have a 2018 Sierra 5.3 with no issues !

  • @242bleek
    @242bleek 2 місяці тому +31

    The GM DOD failure is the most blown out of proportion thing ever. To put an LS on the list with these complete turds is a disgrace.

    • @bobbyrobbins9816
      @bobbyrobbins9816 2 місяці тому

      My 5.3 used nearly 3 quarts between oil changes, until I switched from crappy synthetic 0-20 oil to 10-30 dino oil. Now I only lose a 1/2 quart over 4-5k miles. My biggest complaint with my silverado is the weak built chassis. Wheel bearings and brakes are consumables in this truck.

    • @randallvaughn9318
      @randallvaughn9318 2 місяці тому

      Be careful with thicker conventional oil. It will eventually plug those ports for lifters and give you that famous tick. I had the tick from same reason. Ran seafoam for a thousand miles. I now run one quart of tranny fluid every change. Fixed it right up

    • @robertlivingston1634
      @robertlivingston1634 2 місяці тому

      AFM sucks mine looks like a diesel when I start it after working it in the least and it's supposed to be one of the fixed ones, my old 5.7 never used any oil to speak of compared to this POS that uses at a minimum of 3 quarts per oil change.

    • @randallvaughn9318
      @randallvaughn9318 2 місяці тому

      @robertlivingston1634 change to new style valve cover pcv. Start running 1 qt tranny fluid in your oil

    • @keithbellair9508
      @keithbellair9508 2 місяці тому

      Idk.. when you read about these lifters locking up at 15,000 miles its not good press. But thats what warranties are for

  • @jamessasser2537
    @jamessasser2537 2 місяці тому +9

    I have a Ford 6.0. No problems. 255000 miles.

    • @truspirit1925
      @truspirit1925 2 місяці тому +3

      Your one of the lucky ones

    • @Snatchal1234
      @Snatchal1234 2 місяці тому +1

      I have 2003 6.0 excursion and 2003 F-350 6.0 and still running both with no issues as such mentioned in the video.

    • @truspirit1925
      @truspirit1925 2 місяці тому

      @shannonnyhof1423 deisel?

  • @kenbishop-y2u
    @kenbishop-y2u Місяць тому +4

    All CVT transmissions are bad. They need to stop making them.

  • @LJSJIUJITSU
    @LJSJIUJITSU Місяць тому

    The 5.4 2V is a solid engine when given proper oil changes.

  • @renegade9627
    @renegade9627 2 місяці тому +7

    2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 second owner reporting here, 234k miles original parts on the whole engine.
    I didn't torture her, but I definitely put her through her paces.

    • @jeffhall5427
      @jeffhall5427 2 місяці тому

      I have a 2006 that has 200k still going strong!!

    • @danoakes4071
      @danoakes4071 Місяць тому

      I've got the same miles on a 2003 Dodge 4.7 Magnum. I did have some sludge, but fixed it by going back to the recommended 5W30 from 10W30, changed PVC valve, and dropped the pan to clean it out. No valve issues to date, but it does burn oil since I ran one change of full synthectic.

    • @michaelmurphy6869
      @michaelmurphy6869 Місяць тому

      Those engines showed to be reliable, but one thing that truly killed them was if ever they were overheated. They used lighter tension stainless steel compression rings. Once it was overheated the rings were gone.

  • @estebanramirez418
    @estebanramirez418 23 години тому

    I traded my '02 F-150 for a brand new '07 F-150 and it bearly lasted 20K i got rid of it and got an older one with the 4.6 V8 and it's still running great with over 275K on the odometer

  • @scubajeeper1
    @scubajeeper1 2 місяці тому +13

    I have a 1997 E250 with a 5.4, 235,00 miles and you can’t even feel it running at idle.

    • @dxrflyboy
      @dxrflyboy 2 місяці тому +6

      Two valve. Different animal. I have one with almost 300K on it. Runs fine but it's gutless.

    • @deronthomas1566
      @deronthomas1566 2 місяці тому +2

      I had an 04 t traded with 289K. No issues

    • @danielmercker7369
      @danielmercker7369 2 місяці тому +1

      Is that the 2 or 3 valve that you have

    • @scubajeeper1
      @scubajeeper1 2 місяці тому

      @ it’s a two valve

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Місяць тому

      thats a 2V....run forever..they never put 3V in the vans...good thing

  • @edritchie270
    @edritchie270 Місяць тому

    Loved my 5.3, 3 valve Ford. Sounds like a baby diesel heck yeah. Spark plug change was super fun ! Then the loud knock to to make sure you know it’s about to get real.

  • @ChubbyJontheBartender
    @ChubbyJontheBartender Місяць тому

    2010 F150 owner with 269k miles on a 5.4 3v, it's ticked/rattled for 12 years of pulling a lawn service trailer and pulling a camper. I'd take it anywhere on a roadtrip

  • @ProspectorAl
    @ProspectorAl 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a Dodge truck with a 4.7L V8. I got 338,000 on the original engine, and swapped it out because the water pump overheated. I put another in and 150,000 miles later it runs like brand new.

    • @wildwest5436
      @wildwest5436 2 місяці тому

      Just had my water pump go out on my 2012 4.7 with 81k. Fortunately it couldn't of happened in a better place. Right when I pulled into my driveway. Didn't overheat. New water pump and belt and running great.

  • @terryclay6668
    @terryclay6668 2 місяці тому +8

    I have a 05 F-150 with the 5.4 Three valve, with 2 hundred thousand miles, had the oil change regularly, never a moments trouble with the motor. The transmission on the other hand is a piece of crap. Third time it has lost overdrive.

  • @mickeldannheim283
    @mickeldannheim283 2 місяці тому +1

    They mention the Dodge 4.7. I have one in my Dakota, well over 200k miles and still going strong, and our yard truck was a Chevy with the 5.3, mileage unknown but know it was close to 400k if not more

  • @cmmuskiet6998
    @cmmuskiet6998 27 днів тому

    I don't know if you are talking about the 1st gen 2.7 eco or 2nd. I have the second, and it has been amazing over 160km. Do your maintenance and use good oil. No problems at all. Mine does not use oil at all.

  • @RobertLangston-kn1hk
    @RobertLangston-kn1hk Місяць тому

    I had 2002 5.4 triton. I never had a lick a trouble. I did regular oil changes and switched to synthetic oil. I made it to 275,ooo miles before I traded it in on a new truck.

  • @coyotebrowntrouthunter
    @coyotebrowntrouthunter Місяць тому

    Absolutely HILARIOUS!!!! Dying 🤣

  • @gregmcauley2919
    @gregmcauley2919 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ll take you back. Had a 1983 Chevy C10 with a 250 straight six that had an integrated head. What a concept. They all cracked and guess what happened when you’d replace it. Yep…cracked. Said I’d never own another Chevy, but here I am with a 2018 Silverado Duramax. Totally different truck, of course, but now dealing with all of the electrical issues common to modern trucks.

  • @dancole1172
    @dancole1172 2 місяці тому

    I put over 100k on a five cylinder, pulled trailers from Little Rock to Raleigh a couple of times. The only failure I had was the computer, and that was covered under warranty

  • @grego7345
    @grego7345 Місяць тому

    I owned a 2017 F150 with the 2.7. 82k when I sold it, never a had a bit of trouble with it.

  • @Chris-gi9ch
    @Chris-gi9ch Місяць тому

    I have a 4.7L Dodge Dakota with around 120k and still pulls like a sports car. I do have to add a quarter between oil changes, but hammer the crap out of it!

  • @olivierforget1927
    @olivierforget1927 2 місяці тому +4

    i had two f150 with 5,4 triton. not just the engine are the worst I never imagine. But the frame is a multilayer sheet metal. The humidity keep inside and rust make it like thousand-sheets french pastry.
    There no recall for the frame and the engine?
    It's a shame, I never get ford again.

  • @Nomad767
    @Nomad767 2 місяці тому

    5.4 2V fired plugs through the hood. The 3V plugs from 2004 to 2008 broke in half when you tried to remove them. Oil pump was weak, and the chain tensioners were notorious for blowing the seals causing oil starvation on the top half of the engine.

  • @kylefleming7369
    @kylefleming7369 Місяць тому

    My brother’s 5.4 L has over 230k miles. Not one major problem and still going strong.

  • @TheToddh27
    @TheToddh27 Місяць тому

    I have a 2017 Silverado with the 5.3 v8 with active full management and I have had the same issues as you have listed on this video Chevy hasn't got it right it still sucks I'm at 133k and already have 18 k stuck in tring to keep her on the road

  • @ampere-mam
    @ampere-mam Місяць тому

    The most common problem I've come across Ford powerstroke V8 was with the high pressure oil pump would you situated at the top back half of the engine right below the turbo, a major headache to replace 😒

  • @dwightball6970
    @dwightball6970 2 місяці тому +2

    I have a 2.7 eco boost 143000 miles runs great doesn’t burn oil and I get 22 to 23 mpg and as high as 28 highway I don’t know what he is talking about

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 2 місяці тому +26

    My Barber has a Ford 5.4 with 320k on it, sent him the video so he can get rid of that Lemon!🤣😂🤣😂

  • @steves7458
    @steves7458 Місяць тому +2

    If there was the 10 worst videos this would be one of them.

  • @Adam-cl9xr
    @Adam-cl9xr 2 місяці тому +11

    Manufacturers need to back these failures up instead of screwing unsuspecting consumers!

  • @John-n6g
    @John-n6g Місяць тому

    My gosh !!! 😂😂😂
    I didn't go into the video but i read the words as the small video played.
    I can't say how many times I was busted up from the metaphors that came across the screen.
    Who wrote that script???
    They definitely could be in the comedic world!!!
    Automotive comedy routine.
    How many people have thought of that?
    How fresh and new, as far as I know.
    A subject that almost every vehicle owner has dealt with.
    May have had us tearing our hair out or crying when we were going through it but to have common experiences that someone can help us to laugh about it, now, is a gift waiting to be delivered by anyone with the material that will have us rolling in the aisles!
    Able to not just deal with the butterflies but actually loving that feeling which has us thriving on that nervousness that feels so enlivening!
    Come on! Stretch out those wings and maybe if success is beyond your dreams then maybe if you happen to notice that someone in the audience is obviously going through the the breakdown experience, in the present , then maybe you could give them some encouragement.
    When issue after issue comes up we think it will never end.

  • @cv6124
    @cv6124 2 місяці тому

    I have an f150 2.7 ecoboost and does not burns any oil, with that being said I am not happy with the truck due to turbo failures and master cylinder and booster failures. But motor is solid.

  • @paulk.9650
    @paulk.9650 Місяць тому +4

    Had a 2003 Ford Excursion 6.0 diesel, changed oil every 3K/4K, always started and ran great, had it for 17 years/ 200K+ miles until frame rusted and traded it in.