2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Reliability tier: verified - see /disclosure/

Engine: 5.4L V8 3V (Triton, 5.4L), 3v

300 hp (Wikipedia/Ford spec). 3V VCT era (MY2005 facelift); one-piece updated plugs PZK-14F (aka SP-546).

Applicable failure modes (6)

• Ignition coil (COP) failure / misfire
• EGR system faults / DPFE sensor failure (gas)
• Exhaust manifold stud breakage / manifold leak
• FPDM (fuel pump driver module) corrosion / failure
• Cam phaser rattle / VCT noise (5.4L 3V)
• Spark plug breakage on removal (3V heads)

Applicable parts (10)

• Broken Spark Plug Removal Tool, 3V (Lisle 65600)
• Cam Phaser, 3V (Ford 3R2Z-6A257-DA)
• DPFE Sensor (EGR pressure feedback)
• EGR Valve, gas engines
• Exhaust Manifold Stud/Bolt Repair Kit (+ gaskets)
• FPDM (Fuel Pump Driver Module)
• Ignition Coil, COP - 3V engines (Motorcraft DG-511)
• Spark Plugs, 3V heads, one-piece updated (Motorcraft SP-546 / Ford PZK-14F)
• Timing Chain Kit, 3V (chains, tensioners, guides)
• VCT Solenoid (cam timing oil control valve, 5.4L 3V)

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)

• 05V-266 (June 9, 2005) - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.

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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