I have a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 5.0L, V8, 32 valve engine, automatic transmission. VIN 1FTFW1EF5BFA21163. Shop says I need a new cylinder head on passenger side, so I am considering ordering both cylinder heads. About 80,000 miles. Should I consider getting a complete engine, perhaps a remanufactured one? I am at the top of Alaska in Utqiagvik, way up in the Arctic. The dash does show a check engine light due to the cylinder head issue. Cannot start it now, perhaps due to the passenger cylinder head issue. Thank-you very much.
Do you know if they did a wet and dry compression test? If the rings on #3 and #4 are shot, a rebuilt head isn't going to help.
why do you need a new cylinder head?
and what trouble codes does the vehicle have?
Thank-you MountainManJoe, excellent question. I am trying to find out the codes. The only thing I know is what the shop says I need. Could be a good time for me to have a different shop look at the vehicle before I spend big bucks. Really appreciate your feedback and questions. Will post codes as soon as the first or second shop gives them to me.
if its only got 80,000 miles on it id just buy the heads ,my boss has a i want to say 2000 to 2005 ford f250 with a triton v8 5.7 liter he baught and was gona junk it cause they ran it out of oil but instead he put in fresh oil and replaced one head on the right side like yours and besides some of the cam lobes being burnt this thing purrs like a cat and runs like a scalded dog plenty of torque with lots to spare he also has a 94 f150 with over 450,000 miles and only replaced the crank i believe so i think your good on just buying heads and not a complete motor unless you just want one
@xterra74
Your answer belongs in the "Your Answer" box please. Thank you.
Comments from auto shop:
"Codes - P0301, P0302, P0303, and p0304. Apparently these codes indicate that cylinders 1, 2, 3, and 4 are misfiring or randomly misfiring. Compression test results
Cylinder 1 130 to 140 psi
Cyinder 2 130 to 140 psi
Cylinder 3 50 to 60 psi
Cylinder 4 30 to 40 psi
Piston tops upon inspection appear to be washed out. Excessive fuel in cylinders may have resulted in this.
Timing chain tensioner is maxed out (stretched chain) and chain has wear marks."
Thank-you for your help with my situation! 🙂