How to tell if you have a forged crank.
03-21-2014, 01:51 PM
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How to tell if you have a forged crank.
97-03 models
The part number for a forged crank is F75E-A176. The 5.4's came with both Cast and Forged cranks. The truly only way to find out is look in the motor, testing with a hammer or other "pinging" tool is not accurate or advised. Even the 03 model year included the cast and forged. It was a lottery pick when you chose a truck.
Thankfully it easy to check by dropping the oil pan.
Information on the crank; WF = Woodhaven Forge.....the Ford plant that made the crank.
The code is cast on the (2nd) journal for Pistons 2 and 6.
Forged on the left.... Cast on the right....
Good information here: http://www.at.ford.com/news/cn/Pages...y%20Parts.aspx
This will tell you whether you have a cast or forged crank.
The part number for a forged crank is F75E-A176. The 5.4's came with both Cast and Forged cranks. The truly only way to find out is look in the motor, testing with a hammer or other "pinging" tool is not accurate or advised. Even the 03 model year included the cast and forged. It was a lottery pick when you chose a truck.
Thankfully it easy to check by dropping the oil pan.
Information on the crank; WF = Woodhaven Forge.....the Ford plant that made the crank.
The code is cast on the (2nd) journal for Pistons 2 and 6.
Forged on the left.... Cast on the right....
Good information here: http://www.at.ford.com/news/cn/Pages...y%20Parts.aspx
This will tell you whether you have a cast or forged crank.
Last edited by ibd2328; 03-21-2014 at 09:23 PM.
