View Poll Results: Are you happy with your 5.4 Triton?
Yes! I've had no problems!
142
64.84%
Yes! I've had some trouble...
57
26.03%
No! But I haven't had any problems.
6
2.74%
&*$# NO!!! Can't wait to trade it!
14
6.39%
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Are you happy with the 5.4 Triton?
06-14-2014, 11:49 AM
#82
Parts Guy
OK! So what is wrong with these trucks? Two weeks ago I bought a 2005 5.4 screw lariat with only 39852 miles on it. I went from a 04 4.6 that I loved and never had a problem with. Now reading this, it was me scared. Are these motors junk or what? I have been towing with this truck twice and no problems. Should I be looking for something wrong?
06-14-2014, 08:59 PM
#84
This is my 3rd 5.4l and I have had no problems with them. I had a 99 EB Expedition w 160k no problems, other than the cops. I blew the doors off a Silverado, this morning. 
I don't know what engine or what year the Chevy was, since I don't know them very well, but seemed to be about the same year as mine.
I don't know what engine or what year the Chevy was, since I don't know them very well, but seemed to be about the same year as mine.
06-15-2014, 09:33 AM
#86
2015 F-150 King Ranch 4x4
Thread Starter
Am I happy with the 3v triton? Attachment 324946
Yes I am!!!
Just installed my whipple supercharger! Still got to do some tidying on the vac lines and cleaning, but the boost is very clean and streetable.. I'm 100% impressed!
Yes I am!!!
Just installed my whipple supercharger! Still got to do some tidying on the vac lines and cleaning, but the boost is very clean and streetable.. I'm 100% impressed!
06-15-2014, 01:34 PM
#89
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im pretty impressed by these motors, i own an 06 with the 3v 5.4 in it and its a champ, runs quiet, and seems to do better with weight then without which is weird but nice.
Before i bought this truck i worked for a yard care company which had an 03 with the 5.4 and was a 7700 series, we had a spark plug break while changing them, but other than that the motor was never an issue.
I personally find the weak points in these trucks seems to be the driveline. I had my truck into a shop 6 mths after buying it used and the shop was happy to report my tranny had seen better days, i wasnt surprised as the previous owner towed a 5th wheel rv with it' but unfortunetly that was the same issue with the 7700 which was daily hauling 5000lbs+
At the end of the day though all the proof you need when choosing a truck, or bragging about your own is to look on the road, here in calgary alberta i see at least 3x more 5.4's then any other trucks of that generation. Its a reliable motor, built on a solid platform, minus the driveline.
Before i bought this truck i worked for a yard care company which had an 03 with the 5.4 and was a 7700 series, we had a spark plug break while changing them, but other than that the motor was never an issue.
I personally find the weak points in these trucks seems to be the driveline. I had my truck into a shop 6 mths after buying it used and the shop was happy to report my tranny had seen better days, i wasnt surprised as the previous owner towed a 5th wheel rv with it' but unfortunetly that was the same issue with the 7700 which was daily hauling 5000lbs+
At the end of the day though all the proof you need when choosing a truck, or bragging about your own is to look on the road, here in calgary alberta i see at least 3x more 5.4's then any other trucks of that generation. Its a reliable motor, built on a solid platform, minus the driveline.
06-15-2014, 01:35 PM
#90
I wasn't very happy. Had an 05 XLT. Loved everything about the truck except the engine. The way it sounded made me not trust it. And a trustworthy truck is something I value highly. So I traded it in for a 4.6. Couldn't be happier