13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

[07navi]

Do you have a part number for the sender part?

The switch?

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

The switch?

Yes, the sender switch the previous poster mentioned that actually works.

 

[07navi]

Do you have a part number for the sender part?

I would just put a real gauge in. Anybody handy with tools can do it.

 

[07navi]

60 PSI in gear with warm not hot oil.

 

[1exped]

Do you have a part number for the sender part?

Motorcraft SW1547B Oil Pressure Switch

Problem though is you are going to have to know how your oil pressure gauge works. The cluster may just move the needle to the center unless the sender is open. For something as new as these trucks, you may have to buy a kit and gauge.

 

[07navi]

That old pressure/switch sounds like an easy fix but you really need to know exactly what your pressure is.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

That old pressure/switch sounds like an easy fix but you really need to know exactly what your pressure is.

Did some research, and it most likely won’t work due to the electronic dash design in our trucks. Aftermarket gauge it will be!

 

[07navi]

Did some research, and it most likely won’t work due to the electronic dash design in our trucks. Aftermarket gauge it will be!

I cut part of the tab on the dash panel to mount that gauge over that far to the right. Leg is nowhere near it and I can always see it.

 

[Lynnii2]

I have 2010 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L with over 205,000 miles. I will say at this milage you have to change the oil every 5,000 miles and use 5w-30. I would definitely buy the extended warranty to cover engine and transmission just in case something in the future happens.

 

[07navi]

I have 2010 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4L with over 205,000 miles. I will say at this milage you have to change the oil every 5,000 miles and use 5w-30. I would definitely buy the extended warranty to cover engine and transmission just in case something in the future happens.

I agree with everything but the warranty.

 

[Brent Harward]

Luv me some 5.4. If it has a good history oil changes I don't think you'll have a problem. Dirty conditions and running the oil too long kill phasers. JS

 

[07navi]

Luv me some 5.4. If it has a good history oil changes I don't think you'll have a problem. Dirty conditions and running the oil too long kill phasers. JS

Plus changing a phaser is not really that big of a deal.

 

[ssmock]

I am checking out a 13 EL Lim with about 135K, asking 20K. Are there still issues with cam phasers for those years? The salesman said 100% no.

I listened by a wall, sounded a bit like the Explorer I have now when it had an exhaust leak.

The salesman said there is nothing wrong with it.

I had to have a exhaust manifold replaced at around 100K miles after towing a trailer over the mountains on my 2014 Limited. Started out with a small ticking sound like a lifter sticking or something. More pronounced in a enclosed area. Thankful it was covered under my Ford ESP warranty but that would have cost over a $1,000 at the dealer with two broken studs needing replacing. Common issue with these engines I am told.

 

[07navi]

I had to have a exhaust manifold replaced at around 100K miles after towing a trailer over the mountains on my 2014 Limited. Started out with a small ticking sound like a lifter sticking or something. More pronounced in a enclosed area. Thankful it was covered under my Ford ESP warranty but that would have cost over a $1,000 at the dealer with two broken studs needing replacing. Common issue with these engines I am told.

Fairly common but not as common as the V-10 engine exhaust was.

 

[ssmock]

Fairly common but not as common as the V-10 engine exhaust was.

I change the oil in the 5.4 at the dealer every 5,000 miles. That exhaust manifold has been the only problem I have had with it.

 

[Art Tonucci]

Just FYI. Bought a King Ranch 2013 with 62k miles for 21. Clean Florida car. Negotiate hard. And yes these 5.4s have all of the associated issues you mentioned. Change oil at 4 k. Good oil only, no junk

 

[1exped]

I had to have a exhaust manifold replaced at around 100K miles after towing a trailer over the mountains on my 2014 Limited. Started out with a small ticking sound like a lifter sticking or something. More pronounced in a enclosed area. Thankful it was covered under my Ford ESP warranty but that would have cost over a $1,000 at the dealer with two broken studs needing replacing. Common issue with these engines I am told.

Wouldn't a 13 or 14 use the SS bolts? That is what the mechanic at the used car dealer told me.

 

[1exped]

Just FYI. Bought a King Ranch 2013 with 62k miles for 21. Clean Florida car. Negotiate hard. And yes these 5.4s have all of the associated issues you mentioned. Change oil at 4 k. Good oil only, no junk

Yeah, I think 20K is a bit overpriced. I checked again today and now it is 19. The trade in 12Kish, that would be on a good day. Probably 16-17 is a fair price for 13' Limited EL with 130K. Since it is upstate NY there is some rust too.

 

[07navi]

Wouldn't a 13 or 14 use the SS bolts? That is what the mechanic at the used car dealer told me.

They can still break.

 

[1exped]

They can still break.

That job looks like a nightmare.