This channel features me and my brother working and modifying my 2007 F150 and my 2021 polaris Ranger! I try to create interesting content with plenty of information for both the avid mechanic as well as the weekend warrior. I have learned everything I know about working on vehicles and other parts from my father who has been a maintenance man for over 30 years!
Bought my 07 F150 4x4 w/ 5.4 in 2013 and 67k miles, now has 185k in 2024. Had to do cam phasers , timing chain, hv oil pump at 150k and I have always maintained meticulously but I work this truck hard,, truck still runs and looks GREAT ! I have only ran 5w/20 full synthetic and Mastercraft oil filters exclusively but will now switch to 5w/30 and see how she does, every now and than she gets a tank full of E85. I love my truck !
Thanks i have seen a few of your videos over the last few years working on my 04 as well .i got the same airbags the other day or very close the Torque parts TR2350 from amazon . i was surprised the model number wasn't on the title or description .i was searching through RU-vid with the part number to find a quick link to these bags had to scroll a bit to find because i was searching with part number .i guess they have a few different styles of bags out there. But might get you more tags slap that model number somewhere in the description something to think about. video was great once i recognized they was the same and was a great help by the way thanks for sharing your f150 adventures with us. Hope to see more in the future.
I bought a 2005 F150 2WD 5.4 auto about a year ago for $2,800. It has 282k miles on it. New transmission, timing chain assembly and rear/front main seal. The truck is solid. No rust. Runs and drives great. Doesn't leak or burn a drop of fluid or oil. The bed is big enough to haul everything I need, and the extended cab is nice. I can haul 6 people in the truck. For the price, I couldn't have gotten a nicer truck.
I have a 5.4 Excursion with 330k miles. I use 5w20 with a bottle of lucas high mileage every 3k miles. They're amazing motors as long as their kept up with
The issues typically don’t lie within the engines, it’s more so the issue of people taking care of them. A lot of failures with these engines can be prevented/pushed off by proper maintenance intervals and inspection. I’ve seen several 3-400k original 5.4’s, but they’ve all been maintained on a 5k or less oil change cycle
I’ve got the same setup on my little Malibu I drive for work, it’s not unbearable. Definitely smaller glass which means less light, but I haven’t had any grievances with it being too dark for me, but everyone has their preferences
Switching to 5w/30 full syn quiets the engine but upgrading to a Melling hi-volume oil pump will get oil to those far cylinders. Might as well upgrade those ticking timebomb timing components while you’re at it. I’ve got a 2010 F150 FX4 with 210k/mi and just did a 5-star tune and it runs better than new. Throttle response and low-mid torque are greatly improved and the best part is a custom tune allows you to utilize all 6 gears on the 6R80. That is HUGE. Getting 17-20mpg with 34" Wildpeak AT4's @ 70mph.
In the process of building my house and shop at the moment, that’s the next step is to pull the engine and do a total refresh and upgrade/update to internal components
Just bought an 08 Lariat 5.4 L in Excellent condition 168,000 and has some haul ass still in her. Rides, feels and runs like a new truck. This is in comparison to an 04 Ram 1500 5.7 that I had previously.
Also use oil stabilizer and treatments to clean out the engine and oil pump and it will keep your oil pressure up and your engine will also thank you for that. Also the thickest oil I’d go with for these engines is 10W 30 full synthetic high milage
just got my self a 2006 f150 5.4l its got an exhaust from the dealer and i love it even though i put like an in hole in it 24 hours after i got it. still love it and its a great daily for a 17 year old kid who does dumbshit.
I installed E3 plugs in my F-150. Why? They were on sale. Cheap enough to take a chance. Nothing happened. As in nothing special. No increase in power or fuel economy...Also, nothing bad happened. No misfire. The engine didn't blow up. They work. But don't expect a life changing experience.
Sometimes the ticking you hear will be because of small crack in the exhaust manifold, especially on the drivers side. The exhaust manifolds on these trucks are known for cracking.
So one of the major concerns for the Ford F150 series is rust developing on the bed rails and frame itself. I always check the bed rails and frame before buying any truck. If the bed rails are rusted out you have to remove the bed,then use a heating torch to cut the spot welds off the bed and remove the old rails. To remove the old rails,then weld new rails back on and bolt them in is a huge job. You’re talking 3,000 to 5,000 dollars at the mechanic shop. A little surface rust isn’t a huge concern on the frame,but if you can take a ball pean hammer to it and knock chunks of rust off than it’s not safe to put on a lift. The 4.6 liter and 5.4liter triton motors are good reliable motors,both the Single overhead cam and Dual camshaft are screamers. You really can’t go wrong with either one.
As an aspiring contact creator, I have to say you have an *incredibly* likable personality. Before you even started to talk, your presence is very appealing, you look like a trustworthy guy; but then you add that southern drawl and it’s like I just wanna watch the whole video and I don’t even need a new truck. 😂🎉
My 07 5.4L is clocking in at 182k miles right now. Have to say it’s been dead reliable. Appreciate these videos on these F-150s! Did spark plugs, engine coolant flush, transmission pan drop, axle fluid… well worth it with the price of new ones!
I’ve got an 05’ and have had this fan for about 5 years now. Does your temp probe work well? After replacing mine twice because it always seemed to not trigger the fans, I ended up buying flex a lites upgraded in line probe that you install in the radiator tube (top one obviously). It’s worked since then.
My probe hasn’t given me any issues, the only problem I’ve had was self inflicted. The way I ran the wires when first installed left the ground a little close to the heat and caused some problems. But got that taken care of and we were good to go!
@@JayThompson25 I have a 6” lift and 37 inch tires and it can run pretty hot sitting at idle too long in the hot sun. I’ve notice my reservoir level doesnt change even when hot. It’s been hard to diagnose but the fans run strong!
