Ford gear-head question

  • deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    April 28, 2013 at 10:05 am #1281965

    I’m in the market for a different rig, my 2000 Expedition has seen it’s better days. Overall, I’ve been very happy with that truck and am considering a newer version (2004). Here’s my question…what year did Ford figure out a solution to the spark plugs/aluminum head issue with the Triton V8? Or did they?

    I had one plug get spit out of my truck 4 years ago at about 100K and it has me spooked about getting the same engine with potentially the same problem.

    Please no Ford vs Chevy/Dodge/etc. arguments, I understand all of that – I’m just looking for an answer to my question.

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    April 28, 2013 at 10:13 am #1166338

    I would look for 2006 or newer. The spark plug issue I beleive has not been an issue on the 3 valve motor but not positive on that. 2005 had injector issues but you normally found that out in the first couple thousand miles. I had an injector go out on my 05, not a big deal and was a quick fix but have had no issues on my 06.

    Better to check out and ask questions on the ford forums like f150online, they can tell you the good and bad of each model better than I.

    jon_wbl
    Posts: 289
    April 28, 2013 at 10:17 am #1166339

    They went right from plugs blowing out of the heads to a new design where the ends break off inside the head when you go to change them

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    April 28, 2013 at 10:25 am #1166340

    Quote:

    They went right from plugs blowing out of the heads to a new design where the ends break off inside the head when you go to change them

    Broken plugs were an issue on the first few that were changed, now you just need to look on you tube for the proper procedure and they come out without an issue.

    mhines
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 20
    April 28, 2013 at 11:51 am #1166350

    2006 and newer is when they fixed the problem……..Some people have no problems with the old ones…….others have them break off………..its kind of a crap shoot!

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    April 28, 2013 at 11:06 pm #1166466

    The tool is for people when they screw up, not standard procedure. when done correctly you should be able to have them out in under an hour without that tool.

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