medley

I have an 2003 F-150 5.4 with the heated (coolant line wraps around the metal pcv valve). I can not find an exact motorcraft replacement pcv valve. The only one I can find "Motorcraft EV238" is plastic and doesn't allow the coolant line clip onto it.
Does anyone know where I can get a motorcraft replacement or a reliable after market brand I should use?

Jbrew

That's a special one. Did you try Rock Auto ? Yea, try here, -

https://www.rockauto.com/

Jbrew

Huh, Rock doesn't have them ehh... Scroll down to the bottom of this page, -

medley

Yes I did try rockauto, that is where I normally order motorcraft parts from. They unfortunately only have the plastic Motorcraft EV238. or they do have the right one available from FRAM and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.
My manual actually references EV233 as the right part number, but that is not what came on my truck. It is the same plastic one as EV238 except it also includes the rubber elbow connector.

The EV248 which rockauto lists for a 2002-2003 excursion looks exactly like mine. There might be a couple other motorcraft ones that look like mine.

Jbrew

Well , you have to purchase a Motorcraft valve only. This is due to Fram and other third party OEM (so called) suppliers pimping valve margins. They are too restrictive, noisy and the engine won't breath correctly.

You need a cold climate valve or heated which carries a different part #. Surprised Rock doesn't carry them. The valve your looking for went into models 2001 plus.

I would go with the excursion valve for now. Search that part number and it should cross with the F150. Type the number into an E bay search. An e bay search will provide compatible truck models. See what comes up. If the Excursion is a 5four.....

medley

Thanks, yes Ebay does list my truck as compatable with the EV248
Also someone with the same truck/engine as me has just confirmed that the EV248 is the one.

Jbrew

Great..it's too bad they make such a challenge for a dang PCV valve lol. Oh well, glad you found one.

fordguy2100

Thanks I've been meaning to replace mine too but haven't wanted to deal with finding the correct part cz I've heard it's like a unicorn fart when trying to find it

mbb

Dealer

Only problem i had with rock auto was pcv.
They ship right box, wrong part in it.
I had to eat it. They would NOT return a their expense, not worth it a mine. Rock auto is great until they screw up...then you will get shafted. Lots of stories if you search.

Previous, had non motorcraft for 100k. It was perfectly fine, no issues. Not sure brand. I cleaned it, kept as spare.

fordguy2100

Omg yes this is so true. Lol I just had my first screw up with them and it'll be the last time they get my business