Ford 5.4L Triton V8 is crap

[JimRB]

I have had spark plugs get seized up in Toyota 2.4L engine. No wells and the plugs are more horizontal than not.

 

[TedBell]

Same here. I had 2 Saturns that did that (GM's), a Toyota Truck, a few Hondas, that did that, and quite a few Fords ........
Chris

Crap Chris, how many vehicles have you owned?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Crap Chris, how many vehicles have you owned?

About 25. Lets see, here is the list. I am only 38....

Ford Escort
S-10 Blazer
Toyota Tacoma
Honda Civic
Ford Explorer
F-150 Lightning
6-4x4 F-150's
2 F-350 Diesels SRW 4x4
F-250 Diesel 4x4
Ram 2500 4x4 Hemi
3500 Dmax SRW 4x4
Mercury Mountaineer
Mercury Milan
Lexus
Infinity
2 Saturn SC-2's
Nissan Titan
BMW 335I

Might be a few more that I can not remember.

Dont even ask me about the boats.

Chris

 

[buck12]

Given this logic Chevy must make bad trucks also. I was talking to my Dad last week and he had to spend several hundred dollars because a brake caliper froze up requiring the caliper and rotor to be replace. By the way it's an 02 model. 10 year old + trucks have a few problems from time to time. Heck just two weeks ago I had to replace the u joint on my 93 Ford but I think I will keep her.

 

[shortthrow50]

yeah. ford is ****** up. my mustang manifold is plastic. just waiting for it to cack too just like my buddies did. cost savings for ford i guess. i always buy dodge trucks though so at least i dont have to worry about this issue on a daily basis

 

[Scooby074]

all the same issues ive seen on my 5.4.

 

[two_bit_score]

I got 200K out of multiple GM trucks and didn't experience that...My days of doing that are over for now.

I do own a '97 V10 Ford with an iffy fuel rail, rotted manifold bolts and an oil pan I'm a little concerned about rotting out, I find this hard to believe. I own two Chevy's out of the early 70's and neither has this problem...And yes, the V10 is mostly kept indoors and hasn't been driven in snow..It's an E450 motorhome.

I didn't get an intake manifold problem until after 200,000 on my 1995 Chev 1500.

 

[Cat_Driver]

So now he's dumb for complaining about engine problems? You Ford fans have no morals sometimes. Now I see why you like Fords so much, you think a truck with a cracked intake manifold and broken spark plugs is good...

Not "dumb" just useless. It's useless trying to complain about any "one" vehicle of manufacturer when they all have issues.

Wanna talk about GM's Overheating - I do since I spent 50K to buy a Duracrap that over heated from MILE ONE - DAY ONE. Not 12 years later.

Wanna talk about Toyota and their brake issues, or surging.

How about Dodge any their transmissions.

OK now for Honda and their lawsuits for mileage.

How about back to GM and their exploding VOLT cars hmm they're only a year old NOT TWELVE YEARS OLD.

Jeep Diesels and their problems. How about the roll over issues?

BMWs are dream cars for many. Most people lease them for a few years and trade them in for newer models. People then purchase them used, and this is where the problems begin.

Even if they are certified, these automatics should be avoided at all costs蓉nless you have several thousand dollars to repair the gear box. Customers say that the transmission hesitates or won't go into reverse at all.

GM Vehicles

There is a problem with many 1999 and older GM vehicles, all related to the type of antifreeze that the manufacturer used in the vehicle and recommended to dealers. This particular coolant, called Dex-Cool, virtually rots the radiator from the inside out. This includes the hoses, the gaskets, and a whole host of other parts that will need replacing, and with no help from General Motors Company.

Newer GM vehicles don't have this problem. In fact, newer cars (except for some Chevrolets) seem to have very few problems.

The Oldsmobile Bravada has been known to have several serious problems, namely with the heating and cooling systems. If you live in a temperate climate, this isn't a big deal. If you live in Florida (where it's hot) or Michigan (where it's freezing), you might have a problem, which can be extremely costly to fix. Steer clear of this used car, if you can.

The 2005 Saturn Relay has a laundry list of problems. They include sensor problems, such as the check engine light sensor. There are also reports of problems with the doors not closing properly.

Weather seals have been reported as not being very sturdy, and that they fall off. There are problems with the transmission. If you do a search for ratings on this minivan, you will find that most people who bothered to rate the vehicle had serious problems with it. Don't let it happen to you. Saturn makes great cars. This is just not one of them.

Volkswagen New Beetle

Sure, it's cute, but it has a lot of problems. Once the warranty runs out, you are out of luck. What are the problems with the New Beetle? It would be easier to ask what isn't a problem!

Problems with the power windows, the car's electrical system, the catalytic converter. All in all, the car is just known for being a money-sucker. Steer clear of this used car past its second or third year, just to be on the safe side.

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[yelbike]

My 03 Tahoe 4.8 l has a plastic intake. Plastic is as strong then most chinese metals anyway.

 

[coobie]

I can tell you this since 2002 I have owned all of the big 3 truck makers,all bought brand new.2002 chevy 1500 silverado 4X4,2004 dodge 2500 cummins diesel 4X4 and my current 2011 Ford F-250 superduty 4X4.Trust me when I say ALL have there problems and some crappy design flaws.coobie.