Engine replacement 2004 F150
#11
Well, i was the orginal creator of this thread and I decided to ditch the truck. Dodge gave me a fair price on it and I bought a RAM 1500. I guess I'll get flogged out of the forum, but I can't buy another Ford.
Bought a new 2000 F150 Lariat - burned to the ground because of cruise control issue.
Bought a new 2004 F150 Lariat - Replaced transmission VCT knocking like crazy and then had main bearing issues. (only 78,000 miles)
I decided on dodge because 1. They have made mad improvements on the look of thier truck and 2. LIFETIME dirvetrain warrenty. All I want is to buy a nice truck and keep it. I don't want it to die after 5 years and I don't want to trade it in for a new model. At least last 150,000.
I know there are plenty of Ford trucks that last and are good trucks, but that wasn't my experience. I guess I'll go find a Dodge forum.
Bought a new 2000 F150 Lariat - burned to the ground because of cruise control issue.
Bought a new 2004 F150 Lariat - Replaced transmission VCT knocking like crazy and then had main bearing issues. (only 78,000 miles)
I decided on dodge because 1. They have made mad improvements on the look of thier truck and 2. LIFETIME dirvetrain warrenty. All I want is to buy a nice truck and keep it. I don't want it to die after 5 years and I don't want to trade it in for a new model. At least last 150,000.
I know there are plenty of Ford trucks that last and are good trucks, but that wasn't my experience. I guess I'll go find a Dodge forum.
#12
they will run fine without a converter they are for emmisions only but you will need your o2 sensors to run but if your truck is newer than 96 it will throw a code and you wont be able to get inspected
#13
thanks,but i think i am at the end of my rope my truck is a 2004 f150 crewcab lar. on its second motor and now having more problems time for it to go i am not happy that ford is not helping us out at all. i don't work the truck just drive it.one thing i have learned alot about the 5.4 3valve trashon none of it good
#15
i know this is an old thread but i have an 04 f150 lariat 5.4 with 312,000 miles on it with ONE plug change. has ran like a top. until the son started driving it, got a little low on oil and a lifter started knocking. she still went another12,000 miles before she blew. now i need to buy an engine. where can i by a good reman? any halp would be great.
#16
Ford Tech
Originally Posted by dart
i know this is an old thread but i have an 04 f150 lariat 5.4 with 312,000 miles on it with ONE plug change. has ran like a top. until the son started driving it, got a little low on oil and a lifter started knocking. she still went another12,000 miles before she blew. now i need to buy an engine. where can i by a good reman? any halp would be great.
#17
Originally Posted by strawsb
Drop a 4.5L powerstroke diesel in it! I'm doing one to my project truck now! Basically a 6.0 missing 2 cylinders
#18
Ford Tech
Originally Posted by CHUMCHAL72
I would love to see a diesel f150 that would be sweet how much is that gonna cost you
#19
i know this is an old thread but i have an 04 f150 lariat 5.4 with 312,000 miles on it with ONE plug change. has ran like a top. until the son started driving it, got a little low on oil and a lifter started knocking. she still went another12,000 miles before she blew. now i need to buy an engine. where can i by a good reman? any halp would be great.