makuloco2000

I figured you F150 guys would like to see this time lapse I compiled on a recent 5.0L short block replacement on a 2012 F150. Man was it allot of work but when it was done it was as quiet as a mouse so it was all worth it! I enjoy doing trans and engine builds like this once in awhile, very satisfying when test driving afterwards and everything is back to new again for the customer.

cthusker

Just curious why it required replacement?

Wanted33

That's cool my friend. I would also like to know what problem the engine had.

SA73

Great video, you work super fast, your a machine.
I thought previous to this that the cab had to be lifted off of the frame to swap the motor out. Good to know.

HPDMotor

Nice job. Obviously you work at a Ford dealer. Questions for you: have you come across any issues with the 6.2 in the F150?

Neil

makuloco2000

Never seen or heard of any issues with the 6.2l also I have never seen the engine, it must not get ordered that often with fuel economy on the mind.

Nope cab removal not required for engine replacement even on the older models they come out just as easy as this new model.

Well the 5.0ls have plenty of noise issues none driveability though. The early ones had a knock noise from the "stretchy" belt" design, then they have water pumps that make a engine knock noise, they also have a few valvetrain problems nothing big, but the other common big problem is cylinder bore distortion where it is literally different sizes upon the bores length causing a slight rap/ knock noise this one was noticeable enough I would feel embarrassed to have my truck idling in the drive through etc. I was able to isolate the noise to the RH bank cylinder #3 and from reports cyl #3 and 4 are most common. I was able to make the noise diminish significantly by cancelling the cylinder at that point its short block time, fun fun.

Tothemax

Cool video

cthusker

Thanks for the explanation…. most appreciated. Some here really like to rag on the Eco which does have it's own issues, but the bottom line so does the 5.0 as you've explained. My buddies 5.0 has exactly the noises you've described. Ford says it's normal and will do nothing to fix it!

Bottom line is to make sure you do nothing to void your warranty imo because you just might require it down the road. I'm going to take the Ford extended warranty on my 2012 Eco as some of these fixes are damn expensive.

Thanks again and that was a most informative video……..

13blkxlt5.oh

Pretty awesome work man! Cool video!

MRMAFIA

thanks for posting this. you do work quickly.