My 2010 @ 200K Phasers or??

[Milo63]

The family truckster (Eddie Bauer 4x4) has been a solid do-all for 12 years, I've been religious in changing the oil (Mobil 1/Motorcraft @ 4-5K) and at 200K I'm getting a little tick from the front of the motor.

Time to make some decisions.
-I'm not in the rust belt so the body/frame is still solid.
-We really don't need it anymore (kids launched).
-The replacement vehicle is stupid expensive (no matter what we choose).

The options:
-Spend the $$ to fix it and hope the time/mileage doesn't start taking out other stuff.
-Drive it until the CHANGE ENGINE light comes on.
-Sell it with full disclosure and buy something smaller.

Opinions?

And is there a mechanic or three in the Seattle/Everett area who has the process greased and knows what else needs to be done while it's apart?


https://youtube.com/shorts/W6ZWlZq_jAM?si=Vcp7vLMR5z5eI256

 

[Yupster Dog]

Mobil 1/Motorcraft @ 4-5K

What weight oil are you using?

Other members have just used a high milage oil or a heavier weight oil to help with that problem.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Lynnii2]

The family truckster (Eddie Bauer 4x4) has been a solid do-all for 12 years, I've been religious in changing the oil (Mobil 1/Motorcraft @ 4-5K) and at 200K I'm getting a little tick from the front of the motor.

Time to make some decisions.
-I'm not in the rust belt so the body/frame is still solid.
-We really don't need it anymore (kids launched).
-The replacement vehicle is stupid expensive (no matter what we choose).

The options:
-Spend the $$ to fix it and hope the time/mileage doesn't start taking out other stuff.
-Drive it until the CHANGE ENGINE light comes on.
-Sell it with full disclosure and buy something smaller.

Opinions?

And is there a mechanic or three in the Seattle/Everett area who has the process greased and knows what else needs to be done while it's apart?


https://youtube.com/shorts/W6ZWlZq_jAM?si=Vcp7vLMR5z5eI256

I have a 2010 limited 2wd with 260,000 miles on it now and have owned it for 13 yrs. I also use 5w30 every 5,000 full synthetic oil. I said no to the current suv prices even with going to my credit union and told my wife I'm going to get everything fixed. I watched all the videos on the 5.4 that FordTechMakuloco did and went a head and called BSG Automotive (FordTechMakuloco) 181 Commercial Dr unit b, Yorkville, IL 60560 ph:630-687-1207 left a voice and sent an email about the issues i was having and what i needed fix and his recommendations.

It was the best $6,500 spent

Items replaced at 250,000 on original engine and transmission.

The following items are replaced during the service: chains, tensioners, guides, tensioner arms, VCT solenoids, phasers, Melling HV oil pump, gaskets and oil change after. two heater hoses, oil pan removal for clean out, all engine mounts, transmission mounts, coolant hoses, new water pump, new spark plugs, new rocker arm, valve lifter, follower lash adjusters.

All work was completed and done within 2 days.

Before I had all the work done I had all the u-joints replaced at local drive axel company. I did new rotors, pads and parking brake, replaced all suspension parts on the front end, inner and outer tie rods, lower and upper control arms, ball joints, sway bar links. I replaced all the rear trailing arms in the rear, lower control arms rear, rear diff drain and fill, replaced transmission pan (Dorman 265-854) with drain plug, gasket, drained and fill transmission all at home in the garage and made my oldest son help.


The truck drives like new, improved gas milage city and highway.

I did the drive from San Diego, CA to Yorkville, IL in 26 hours only took a 3 hour nap.

I used to live in Renton, Issaquah, Bellevue very beautiful state and very nice people.

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