Top 5 Problems Ford F150 Truck 11th Gen 2004-08

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Here are the top problems with the 11th generation Ford F-150! This generation includes model years 2004 to 2008. In this video, Len discusses some of the top problems you may face with your 11th generation Ford F-150. He offers suggestions to help you repair or replace the issues you may have with your F-150!

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0:00 Top Problems Ford F150 11th Gen 2004-08
0:25 Airbag System
1:13 Blend Door Actuator
1:58 Spark Plugs
6:08 Coil Packs P0301-P0308
7:40 Exhaust Manifolds

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[FloridaTingz]

Changing the spark plugs on my 05 f150 FTX 5.4 3v was a lengthy process but i did not break any spark plugs off in the engine. Did it myself because the mechanic said he was going to have to pull the motor out in order to get the broken spark plugs out and it would have been $100 an hour and he said it was 10 hours of work, just do it yourself and save the money.

Good video, very informational.

[jamesdelta]

You guys saved me between $1, 500 and $3, 300 several years back with your video on 2000 Ford 4x4 transmission by enabling me to determine it was the valve body wiring harness with a blown zener diode and a leaky gasket. I followed your instructions, replaced the gaskets, about $2.00 each, and the wire harness $51.00 and most expensive, fresh trans oil at about $220.00 for 18 pints I think? It's been a long time, but I remember it was under $300.00 total plus about 10 hours of my time working under with jack stands on gravel with a really bad back.

[garygoon]

Just changed my coils and plugs. I just cracked, broke loose the plugs and sprayed engine degreaser in to around top of hex then let it set overnight. Then I vacuumed the holes out sprayed carberator cleaner to soften the carbon up, to the top of hex let it set over night and just like that with some breaker bar help they all can out no problem. Did pickup a special plug extension 9/16 socket that had a flex joint where plug socket and extension meet. Very happy to say truck runs like new. 105, 000 miles.

[Tiovergudo]

I was so curious where the spark plug issue was gonna land. They are notorious for these spark plug issues.

[raycook]

For exhaust manifolds, after manifold is removed, weld a nut onto the broken stud. Use a torch to heat up stud at base on head. After its cherry red, useca socket on welded nut to remove stud. Replace all studs with 10.9 grade flange bolts. Tighten with 1/4" ratchet. Holes in head are about 1" deep. If one gets stripped out, tap hole to 3/8 x 16 thread without drilling.
Also issues about brake light on cluster and intermittent dome light coming on. Both require cluster repair. Solder for brake light, plug for dome.
Still love my 06 F150.

[erichoff]

Thanks for the info.
Have a 2005 f150 exactly like that one, but blue. Love it.
Great to be educated on possible future problems. As of now it has 152, 000 miles on it.

[iSteven]

Another common major issue with this body style is, the bottom of the frame rotting out on both sides. Rust really destroys these vehicles as do most. Also a Fuel Pump Control Module ends up corroding up and causes a no start or rough idle issue. Coolant leaks in the crossover tube inside the plastic intake manifold causing potential miss fire. Timing chain and cam phasers were also a big issue, probably just as big as the spark plug job. I hear a lot of shops won’t touch them without replacing the whole motor. And the final one, is losing OD Gear in the automatic transmission. Basically the transmission overdrive solenoid snap ring needs to be replaced.

[kelvinstrickland]

In my opinion the Cam Phasers Are The Biggest Problem With The 3 Valve 5.4 Litre Triton V8 Engine And Oil Pump, Costing $1000s To Repair Or Change The Engine And It's A Huge Problem And A Very Exspensive Repair, Great Video, New Subscriber From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[jofremiller]

I love this channel. New drinking game. Every time he says verhicle take a shot.

[MrOramato]

Our coil pack issue was the plastic-connector-clip; the tiny locking tabs snap-off making the coil-electrical supply unreliable. Since there is on coil for each cylinder, it is expensive to diagnose if you have intermittent connections. I would look first to loose coil connectors before changing coils or plugs.

[dannyhardesty]

Thanks for the video! I have a low-mileage 2005 Ford F150 pickup. Prices are so crazy now I could probably sell it used for more than i paid for it new! My engine light came on the other day. Took it to the shop. There was a "hole" in an air-tube--apparently a mouse or rat had chewed a hole in it! Unfortunately Ford no longer sold that part so the mechanic expoxxied over the hole! So far so good.

[eugenewhitley]

Great video & very informative. I have a 2005 F150 FX4 5.4L with 330, 000 miles. It's hanging on but seems there is constantly several codes showing. I've spent enough money on repairs/replacement parts to probably buy a new engine. It has become a challenge to see how many miles I can get out of it. The body is in excellent shape & looks (almost) like new.

[UhBuddy]

Thank you for this video. I just purchased a 2005 Ford F150 with the 4.2 L V6 and an automatic transmission that has been replaced. The truck is in excellent condition aside from some rust out of the sheet metal at the bottom in areas, but I can fix that, it’s not as hard as some people think as long as it’s not extreme. Truck runs great, has what I can sit in understand to be the one of the best longest lasting engines that Ford made back then, and I’m happy!

[maintenance]

I loved my 08 F150!! Bought with 20k miles and parted ways @ 200k miles. I've been through each of the problems you talked about. One part of the problem with the 3V motor was spark plugs, beyond the motor design, they used a 2 piece spark plug. The spark plug broke off where they mated the lower and upper half together. Champion sold a 1 piece plug which fixed this issue. Ford finally addressed this for 09 models. Also, the cam phasers were a problem along with the VCT solenoids. If you happen to brake a phaser and not mess up any valves, best thing to do is install phaser lock outs. No more phaser issues and delete the VCT solenoids. Someone mentioned also, the fuel pump module above the spare tire. When this fails, most of the time it will throw a "Passive anti-theft code" for some unknown reason.


I know because I've dealt with each of these issue you have talked about during my 8 yrs owning mine. But all in all, very informative video!! Keep up the quality work!!

[Prdigy]

Just bought a 07 f150 with the 4.6 and it’s got a ticking noise. Hoping it’s just the exhaust but I think its more than likely a lifter

[ChezJohn]

I had the one with the spark plugs not wanting to come out, it was a nightmare but it’s running great now. They were both in the third cylinders on the truck, so the 3rd and the 7th I believe.

[HazardWolfCorp]

Forgot the fact that the 3v oil pumps are too weak and the oil channels going to the phasers were made too small so over time especially with poor oil changes you starve the phasers (particularly the passenger side) of oil causing your lovely little ticking time bomb.

[robertmelio]

I have a 2005 F-150 with 121, 000 miles and it runs perfect!! Thinking about replacing the timing chain and water pump. Can I wait or do you recommend I do this soon?

[JustInCases]

Well I do have a ticking that been bothering me for a little while now I know what to look for my truck is the 2005 f150 stx 4.2 v6 I have about 160000 miles and still runs great it starts instantly. I think I also need a Power steering pump has been wining for a while changed the fluid and stops for a while then goes back to wining after about a week at least it’s not leaking. Thanks for the info on the ticking sound, much appreciated.