lil OH

Hi guys/gals,

I'm going to look at an 07 XLT 5.4L w/ 50k miles next weekend . It has an aftermarket exhaust (exits passenger side before back wheels?), wheels/tires and looks like a level kit.

I'm going to bring it to my family's mechanic to check out but is there anything in particular to look out for? Mechanic specializes in diesels so I'd like to point him in the right direction.

Thanks in advance for any advise!!!

rowland91

Ya have him listen to the cam phase it will make a ticking noise check the exhaust manafold to make sure its not worped mine is you can tell if their is black its leaking around the gasket and check for codes

'08f150stx

Private party or dealer? I guess finding out if there are any service records would be the biggest to me. Esp. with the cam phaser issue. Not everyone has that problem though. Rowland has a good idea with checking the exhaust manifolds.

lil OH

thank you...will def have him check those things out

lil OH

Truck is being sold through a dealer. Waiting on the carfax from the dealer now...hoping only one owner. I'll add service records to the list.

rowland91

Ya no prob

blue thunder06

now im not sure if this pertains to your comment, but i have a black kinda soot on my passenger side valve cover. im thinking its a leak but i wanna know what the problem is before i start throwing money into it

i have an 06' 4.6L XLT

rowland91

It could be that u.have a bad gasket but its probly worped if u replace it your self be careful. I broke a stud in the head and it took me awhile to get it out so take your time

blue thunder06

for sure