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Need good Ford Mechanic
#2870467
08/05/19 05:02 PM
08/05/19 05:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,462
Bama
Bulls eye
OP
10 point
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OP
10 point
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,462
Bama
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I got a 2008 Ford F-150 with the 5.4L 3 valve engine. Need someone who knows these engines besides the damn Ford dealer. I need a good old school mechanic who knows what he is doing. If you know anybody that fits the bill please post up their contact info. Thanks.
Last edited by Bulls eye; 08/05/19 05:03 PM.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: mw2015]
#2870533
08/05/19 05:55 PM
08/05/19 05:55 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,462
Bama
Bulls eye
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10 point
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OP
10 point
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Posts: 4,462
Bama
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I got a 2008 Ford F-150 with the 5.4L 3 valve engine. Need someone who knows these engines besides the damn Ford dealer. I need a good old school mechanic who knows what he is doing. If you know anybody that fits the bill please post up their contact info. Thanks. Good luck. Dealer told me I needed a new engine while mechanic put in new plug wires and been running fine for close to 2 years now. Hope you find a good mechanic and find similar reasonably priced solution to your problem.  Dealer told me the same thing. He just don’t want to do the work required to diagnose and fix it. Easier to sell me a 6000 dollar engine.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: AU7MM08]
#2870553
08/05/19 06:10 PM
08/05/19 06:10 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,177
Eastbound and Down
dead_eye
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,177
Eastbound and Down
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Hoggin is probably worth shooting a message to. Isnt Hoggin around Bham? He seems like a man of his word and a straight shooter. If he's close I'd reach out to him for sure.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2870576
08/05/19 06:34 PM
08/05/19 06:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,753
Moody, AL
willdo22
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,753
Moody, AL
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I had good luck out of Esco auto if you are north of town, if I was way down south I’d use hoggin too.
A mans got to know his limitations.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2870684
08/05/19 07:58 PM
08/05/19 07:58 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,344
North Birmingham
JustHunt
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,344
North Birmingham
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If you don’t use hoggin call Eric at A+ auto and tire in trussville. He works on a lot of fords and is as trustworthy as you’ll find.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2870690
08/05/19 08:02 PM
08/05/19 08:02 PM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,241
Behind your shadow
Reloader79
Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Posts: 5,241
Behind your shadow
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The 5.4 is one of fords worst engines imo.
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Reloader79]
#2870711
08/05/19 08:19 PM
08/05/19 08:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,564
McCalla
hoggin
10 point
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10 point
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The 5.4 is one of fords worst engines imo. I tend to agree just because of the vvt. We’ve managed to keep my stepsons 06 running through some head scratchers to figure out but a vvt issue is death to one.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2870715
08/05/19 08:20 PM
08/05/19 08:20 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,564
McCalla
hoggin
10 point
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10 point
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Posts: 4,564
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Hoggin PM sent. Thanks guys. Replied to
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: hoggin]
#2870854
08/05/19 09:26 PM
08/05/19 09:26 PM
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Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 5,241
Behind your shadow
Reloader79
Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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The 5.4 is one of fords worst engines imo. I tend to agree just because of the vvt. We’ve managed to keep my stepsons 06 running through some head scratchers to figure out but a vvt issue is death to one. Hoggin any idea on recommended miles for cam phasers and timing chain replacement on the 5.4?
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: hoggin]
#2870897
08/05/19 09:47 PM
08/05/19 09:47 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,177
Eastbound and Down
dead_eye
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,177
Eastbound and Down
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If it’s a 3 valve, I’d just do it when I replaced the engine it’s cheaper that way.
That exactly what my mechanic told me. When mine blows up i’m Considering pricing out a 5.0 for it.
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Re: Need good Ford Mechanic
[Re: Bulls eye]
#2871009
08/06/19 04:15 AM
08/06/19 04:15 AM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 866
Society Hill, Al
Kevinpmac
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6 point
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 866
Society Hill, Al
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I know a bit about the 5.4 3 valve and it is not all doom and gloom. I did the full timing renew last year when my 08 had 170k on her and she is still smooth as silk @ 204k. You can research starting with the video link below and do it yourself for under $700 as I did. The trick as Makuloco says is only use Ford parts and change oil as recommended. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ8M1aw-5qw5.4 3 valve timing repair
May we all die in bed at 95, shot by a jealous spouse
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