Alot... you should see each component removed in our video series. Also consider @FordTechMakuloko for even more details. You can do this! Thanks for posting.
Just took my 2006 F150 King Ranch, 5.4L V8, in for a tune up. The mechanic said the plugs were breaking off, and he had to pull the motor to replace them by drilling them out, which I thought was very avoidable as an industry standard by now. When I took the truck for repairs, it had never had any problems-only the engine light for the plugs and coils. When I got it back, it rough idled, and at a very low RPM. The truck only had 125000 miles on it. He said it had an internal engine problem and that is why he could not completely fix it. The truck should have lasted me much longer. I think he broke that motor mounts when he removed the motor, because it shook so bad at idle, and I also think he left me with a vacuum leak. There was no smoking or any engine lights after repairs. I just think he ruined my truck. I ended up selling it for $7000. Any input from anyone?
Wow, So sorry. It's hard to know for sure without seeing/ hearing it. But from your description, it sure seems like you've been introduced to a series of new problems. I believe there is a tool from Ford to help remove broken plugs. I am not certain the motor has to be removed to fix that problem.
Bolt hide and seek...good times! this is was a very interesting vid, thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the encouragement!
Yall did a great job on the new 5.4 24 valve motor
Thanks Luis!
So what all did you need to remove besides the intake and draining the fluids?
Alot... you should see each component removed in our video series. Also consider @FordTechMakuloko for even more details. You can do this! Thanks for posting.
most likely your jack needs more fluid added
Appreciate that Jeff! My trouble is that it hasn't leaked before...
Just took my 2006 F150 King Ranch, 5.4L V8, in for a tune up. The mechanic said the plugs were breaking off, and he had to pull the motor to replace them by drilling them out, which I thought was very avoidable as an industry standard by now. When I took the truck for repairs, it had never had any problems-only the engine light for the plugs and coils. When I got it back, it rough idled, and at a very low RPM. The truck only had 125000 miles on it. He said it had an internal engine problem and that is why he could not completely fix it. The truck should have lasted me much longer. I think he broke that motor mounts when he removed the motor, because it shook so bad at idle, and I also think he left me with a vacuum leak. There was no smoking or any engine lights after repairs. I just think he ruined my truck. I ended up selling it for $7000. Any input from anyone?
Wow, So sorry. It's hard to know for sure without seeing/ hearing it. But from your description, it sure seems like you've been introduced to a series of new problems. I believe there is a tool from Ford to help remove broken plugs. I am not certain the motor has to be removed to fix that problem.