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Super-H-Mike · Oct 21, 2015

I thought it was kinda funny that this exhaust manifold cracked right through the word CHINA, lol . It had been in use only 3 years on an 2001 F150 , 5.4 engine.

JayinNY · Oct 21, 2015

Lol, that would explain my 99 f150 5.4 exhaust leak!

ss55 · Oct 21, 2015

Although, it does make you wonder why did the original manifold needed to be replaced after only 12 years?

Super-H-Mike · Oct 21, 2015

Here in Minnesota they rust out regularly or the studs snap off at the head.

Jason1Pa · Oct 21, 2015

Common problem with those engines

rrman61 · Oct 21, 2015

The problem is the blue oval thing on the front of the truck that says "FORD"

rrman61 · Oct 21, 2015

And yes I own one!

Old weldor · Oct 21, 2015

I own a 2003 f-150 with a 5.4, it has 155000 miles on it. I haven't had any manifold trouble or anything else. When the spark plugs were changed at 100,000 I took it to a good mechanic cuz I heard stories about blowing plugs out. I haven't had that happen either. I change the oil every 3000 miles and it doesn't use any oil. All said mine has been a very good engine. Much better than some of the small block Chevys I've owned.

Mike(NEOhio) · Oct 21, 2015

I have a 99 250 with 222K. Just replaced a coil for the first time and on my third set of plugs. Does use oil, though.

JayinNY · Oct 21, 2015

I did the spark plugs myself on my 99 5.4, but no way in hell would I think this engine is better that a 70s -80s small block Chevys such as the 350 or 400. Those engines were some of the best engines ever made at least the 350, but I've had no trouble with my 400 either.

JayinNY · Oct 21, 2015

My 99 with 110000 went threw 2 coils since August, I ended up buying a code reader so I can see which cylinder has a misfire, not cheap, but helpful. I noticed my coils were cracked? You must have got lucky! Lol

VicS · Oct 21, 2015

I just traded my 03 f250 5.4 off Yes I did the China manifold thing. 187000 2 manifolds 1 coil 2 sets spark plugs. Brakes all the way around. No water pump, alt. Fuel Pump. Best truck I ever had. Hope the new one is as good.

Poppa Noel · Oct 21, 2015

My '95 F150 5.0 338,000 miles I have only done oil changes, cap,rotor plugs and wires. Has been running great although the mileage isnt that great anymore. Oh ya I did have to replace the A/C compressor about 5 years ago.

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