2006 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

Reference for this truck