2005 Ford F-150

Reliability tier: verified - see /disclosure/

Engine: 4.6L V8 2V (Triton, 4.6L), 2v

231 hp (2004-2006) / 248 hp (2007-2008); 2V SOHC - no 4.6 3V in this body.

Applicable failure modes (1)

• Spark plug ejection / stripped plug threads (2V heads)

Applicable parts (8)

• DPFE Sensor (EGR pressure feedback)
• EGR Valve, gas engines
• Exhaust Manifold Stud/Bolt Repair Kit (+ gaskets)
• FPDM (Fuel Pump Driver Module)
• Ignition Coil, COP - 2V engines (Motorcraft DG-508)
• Spark Plugs, 2V heads (Motorcraft SP-479 / Ford AGSF-22W-MX)
• Spark Plug Thread Repair Kit, 2V heads (Time-Sert / Calvan 38900-class)
• Timing Chain Kit, 2V (chains, tensioners, guides)

Platform recipes (3)

• 2V plug maintenance: keep plugs from ejecting; know the repair path if a seat is damaged
• 3V spark plug service: remove original plugs without breakage, install the one-piece update
• Fix the 5.4L 3V cold-start phaser rattle: phasers + chain kit in one front-end job

Recalls that include this truck (1)

• 08V-208 (May 7, 2008) - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE...

Matched by the model and model year NHTSA lists for each recall - a recall often covers only part of a year's production, so read its text for the build dates and versions it names. Whether a recall is still open on your VIN is not known here; check nhtsa.gov/recalls. All recalls, investigations and bulletins for this engine: /recalls/ford-superduty-gas-triton/

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