Alente

So Im selling my stang for a truck.
Ive been on a fence over ram 1500 vs f150 and have decided f150 even if its more expensive.
Now Im having to choose between scab 4x4 or screw 2wd(compromising sucks).

Anyways what are issues to look for on used 5.4L?
Any usual/unusual sounds. I know about cam phaser(kindsa like the sound lol)

TommySD

Sparkplugs gettig stuck. Only problem I've had with mine!

cyberdude47

Check if spark plugs have been changed (that's the big one), the VCT's are known for failure, passenger side manifold is common for cracking and/or leaking. The bendix in the starter in the odd case can become stick causing grinding of the flywheel, rear end pinion gear can howl but doesn't cause damage, in 05 the injectors can stick open causing hydro locking, third brake light is known for leaking. That pretty much sums up the majority issues lol

cyberdude47

Oh and widow switches can get a build up on the contacts and cause them to stop functioning

HardcoreFx4

I did the same thing traded my 00 mustang gt for a 04 f150 fx4 scab and it runs great. I put some dual exhaust on it and now im wanting a edge tuner.

amick218

Are spark plugs difficult to change on these trucks or something? Just curious I see the topic a lot.

gforceman

I changed a 8 without any broken by hand. Be slow and persistent worked back and forth listen for the creak when removing is good thing . No creak. Gonna snap off .. took me 2 hrs. .. happy its done

Hunttman01

The only problem I'm having is window switch and lack of money. (05scab 4wd)

Rob13

Is there a way to fix it? Bc mine is messing up. The passenger side window won't go down but will go up from the drivers side.

amick218

I feel ya bro, tons of mods I want....not enough cash. Lol