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Old 06-05-2015, 05:52 PM
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Default How to sell 5.4 with knock, low oil pressure, shakes, cam, vct, etc.

Hello, I have an '08 F150. It knocks and shakes when backing out of the driveway, stopping at stoplights, driving in parking lots, ect. I've already spent $1000 attempting to fix the issue, but it remains. I've decided to trade it in.

I was told to dump seafoam into the oil, drive no more than 15 miles, change oil with 20-w50, and drive straight to the dealer to trade it in.

Anyone have luck with this? Any other tips you might have is appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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what have you done to fix said problem? How many miles are on it? I personally wouldn't dump it unless you know for a fact that it can't be fixed. sounds like you have a heavy miss...or your TPS sensor could be bad.
more info, and maybe we can assist you. GL

where are you located? I might be interested in taking your truck off your hands..

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It's actually a 2008 Lincoln Mark LT, with 117k miles. The mechanic replaced some timing valves and screens, and changed the oil. That didn't fix the problem.
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IMO take it as is and dont do anything to it. be honest
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Did you replace VCT's ?
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As stated in your title, how low is the oil pressure? Did you actually put a gauge on it?
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Originally Posted by djfllmn
IMO take it as is and dont do anything to it. be honest
^^^ Agreed, and don't sell to a private party without full and complete disclosure of all the problems.
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Give us the VIN # on that unit and I'm sure someone here on the forum can help?



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