For my job hauling boats & pontoons we had the 5.4 and the 4.6 with the 2 valve, we ran them 6 days a week 10 hours a day all summer. Motors are absolutely solid. The 5.4 made it to over 300k before engine died and the 4.6 made it to 280k , and we were hauling 6-10 thousand lbs a day. Completely underrated

5.4 2v one of my favorite low powered power plants. Most of our remaining fleet have over 360k-430k miles on them all on original powertrain.

I bought my 99 f250 5.4 2v new in 2000 when I was 20 yrs old I still have it and it’s my daily driver. I’ve never had any problems other than normal wear/maintenance I just put a fresh motor and tranny in a couple months back at 320k miles I kept my (running) originals so I can give it to my grand kids when I’m an old man. I’m truly happy that I’ll be driving the same truck at 60 that I bought when I was 20 best investment I’ve ever made.

My 5.4L - 402K miles. Original Motor, starter, transmission & much more. 16.4 MPG. Greatest advice- buy ONLY original or top top end Coils and replace all 8 at once. Change the plugs when you change the coils. The truck will run super quiet super smooth.

My 2002 5.4L is nearing 200K, live in the desert and drive a lot of off road miles. Engine has never been opened, runs like a champ and cant see why it wouldnt make it to 300K or more. Very solid, under rated engine.

nice video. My ‘02 5.4 looks just like yours. 250k miles. had it one year. had to replace two plug/coil packs and some hoses. love this thing!

I have both a 1999 and 2003 expedition with the 5.4 2v, amazing and reliable powertrains. Just take food care of em! I usually change the oil before the recommended 5k mile interval.

Thank you kindly for your rundown on the 5.4. Your knowledge and experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

Good video. I love the 2V V10 in the Super Duty trucks too. The 2V Mod Motor is still my favorite engine, even though it’s not that powerful it just keeps working.

Ive got a 99 F-150 with the 5.4 offroad package. Ive lifted mine and it has 35 inch tires. Over the last 4 years ive run 75 off-road trails in Colorado and Moab its never let me down. Ive been to over 13,000 feet on trails over 20 times and no problem. The 10th generation is incredible i have just under 200k and it runs strong. I keep my oil clean and change my plugs every year to keep them from backing out.

I have an E250 2 valve 5.4 and it currently has 301,000 miles and runs like a top still. I love this engine!!

I have a 97 F150 Lariat regular cab with the 5.4 and it now is at 400,000 kms and still runs great .. Maintained .. One tune up with plugs and coils , engine oil cooler lines were replaced , ball joints and rear brakes .. Oh also some vacuum lines and one oxygen censor .. That is about it .. Great truck .. Drives and looks great ..

For the displacement, the 2 valve 5.4 ( Pi heads) made great torque, 350 lbs/ft at 2,300 is impressive, power down low where ya want it. I had a 04 Navigator with the equally reliable 4 valve 5.4. It made slightly more torque at 355 lbs/ft at 2,800 rpm, a bit higher but the 4 valve made quite a bit more hp and performed better at higher rpm.

My dad has a 1999 Ford F250 super duty with 5.4 Triton and it has a manual stick shift and that truck runs very good

Great video, love my '02 F150 with the 5.4 2V also. Had it since it was new. Pulled the engine this summer for head gasket replacement. Depending on the plant, these engines did have head gasket issues. I also replaced both exhaust manifolds, passenger side had some broken studs, installed a new timing set and helicoiled the spark plug threads with the CalVan kit, new rear main seal too. I always kept up on oil changes, and it still looked new inside. You could still see the crosshatching on the cylinder walls. It runs like a top! Have about 158,000 on it, I'll drive it until the sheet metal rusts away. Still looking pretty decent though with it being on it's 19th Minnesota winter!

Just bought an 03 KR with this engine so I'm learning about it. Thanks for the info!

Calvan kitting 2001 E250 5.4 proactively while installing ruthenium plugs and performance HD coils. Don't ever want the dreaded blowout. The Calvan kit is super awesome. Great vid Sir

2006 expedition with 5.4 2v, my vin confirmed it ! Number three cylinder had an issue with spark plug threads. I ran threadchaser in the hole put in new upgraded spark plugs, now is good as new at 155k miles. Oh the rubber vacuum hose from brake booster crumbled to pieces, replaced those hoses and is good again. Oil changes every 3500 miles. Great vehicle.

I just picked pick a 02 manual f350 2v 5.4 a month ago with 116k miles on it and I absolutely love it so far such an awesome upgrade from my little half ton. Hauls my trailer loaded down and toys with ease.

I have a 2003 Ford f250 5.4 truck a beast has 420,000 miles still running no major upgrades still has original engine and transmission

I have a 99 Expedition with the 5.4 and air suspension and it is definitely a blessing the thing runs so well it is close to 200,000 and no serious problems, my mom had had if for 19 years and being her only vehicle for that entire time, now it's my time to take care of the old beast, really just a under appreciated engine. The 3 valves are the ones you got to watch yourself on, but everyone knows the saying of take care of people how you want to be taken care of well it goes for cars too. Also tows fantastic even for just a half ton truck it pulls 10,000 pounds really good, and payload is great also had to put a ton of pellet bags in the back once and absolutely no problem.

I just bought a F150 4x4 1999 Lariat trim with the 4.6L 2V V8 at 154,000 miles for $5,300.00 it's a one owner well cared for with all receipts for maintenance plus additions repairs! I finally got a "mint truck"! This thing has 20' rims and drives like a dream! Always been a Ford truck man this is my 4th Ford truck including a 1966 Ford Bronco that my son still drives!

Greetings to all from Russia. I bought a Lincoln navigator 97g 5.4 v8 in 2023. I plan to put it in order and use it in the future to tow a camper

I loved my 2001 superduty with the 5.4, she died young at 250k but that truck was worked harder than some diesels. Weighed 7000 lbs with a steel flatbed, id hook a 7000 lb tri axle onto it and load another 16k lbs of hay onto the trailer, shed cruise down the road at 60 that way, take awhile to get there but she'd even gain speed going up hills with that load.

I just bought a 2004 expedition with 188,000 miles on it but the owners were very adamant about there maintenance. I was kind of shakey about having it because it was a 5.4. I had trouble with the 3valve before. But you make me feel good about this 2 valve. I think I'm going to keep it

Both my vans one 1997 E250 had 297thousand and change. My 2000 had 326,358 and I never change the oil since I bought it with 156thousabd and change. I love the 5.4 97-03 especially the 03 cause they changed the sparkplug threads around the second half of 02. From 4 threads to I believe 8 threads. They make a really nice kit that fixes the thread problem for the 2valve. I also think they have one for the 3 valve one also. Cal van is the company name and cost about 200$-300$. I hear great reviews about them with great results. So many people crap on the triton motors but I think they are great. No matter what you do with them. However doing regular maintenance and putting quality parts and products in them definitely makes for a higher success rate! Now I can only speak on the 5.4 never had a 4.6 or 6.8 but would like to get a 6.8 to see how well they do.

I had an E-Super Duty box truck with 200k on a 5.4L 2v and I still see it running around town 3 years later. Currently still have a 5.4L 3v pickup as a hauler. Right at 200k and just fluid changes...belt and idler pulleys twice, one spark plug change at 135k and one coil around 160k. Very pleased and have had them all as far as mod motors...4.6L, 6.8L and 5.4L.

I have 2006 5.4 3V. After watching your video I drove to my mechanic and told him to take 1 valve out of each cylinder so I could have a dependable engine.

I actually love mine I just picked one up and it runs so smooth coming from a Chevy guy

I bought a 99 F150 XLT from a guy I knew at 190K miles on the truck. It was run on a budget so I did some maintenance on it and was amazed by how trouble free it was compared to much newer and way more expensive trucks. For the engine all I did was replace the vac lines, went to Denso coils with Motorcraft plugs, belt, hoses, thermostat, and some misc stuff. The engine burned about a half a quart of oil every 500 miles but that was it. As for the truck it needed upper control arms up front, shocks, brakes all around with new rotors, and HVAC blend door. All in for less than $1500 in parts it became a solid reliable truck.

2001 F150 4.6 Off Road package. 340,000km. I work this truck like a diesel, hauling scrap loads and towing trailer with easy 3500lbs. Not a crazy powerhouse but never complains and always gets her done. Here in Canada though insurance companies are refusing now to insure vehicles over 20 years old regardless of condition. I love these trucks and hope I can keep her on the road to hit half a million km. We will see. Great videos man.

I just purchased a 2003 crew cab FX4 200,000 miles runs smooth and engine is strong

Thanks for the great video I got 98 4.6 with 240k miles and runs great and I love it

The 2V trion a great truck, handles very well. Had mine 5 years now got with 120,xxx now at 218,xxx. Drove all over Southern, Northern Cali, Arizona, Vegas off roading, desert trips. No major $$$ with it yet. They're starting to outlass the 00's Silverado's now 😆 #BuiltTough

the Ford 5.8L Trinity 4v Engine is a v8 beast!!

Thanks your video was great I feel the same with my 2000 4x4. I am a chevy guy so I don't know much about these trucks. mine is a lariat & was treated well, it had 109,000 miles one & a half ago when I bought it. You were very comfortable doing the video, ford should hire you to make people feel good about there trucks!

Love the v10’s as well! What’s nice about them is that the 3 valve version of the v10 doesn’t have cam phasers like the other 3 valance engines

My 03 fx4 5.4 powered f150 has been the best truck I’ve ever owned. I’ve pulled boats. Cars, enclosed trailers with it and it’s never let me down. Bad on gas and not the most powerful truck are my only complaints. It has 222k on it right now and starting to have leaking valve seals. If it sits for a few days it will smoke upon startup. And the trans kicks out of gear sometimes under downshifting or coming to a stop. But I really can’t complain for a 20 year old truck.

I bought an 2003 Ford XLT Supercab for 1,800 it has a power steering leak and just discovered the Egr tube broke from where it hooks up under. Working on these issues and I can smell coolant somewhere and I haven’t found the leak yet. 176,000 miles figured it would be worth fixing and seems to run decent a little lean but I’m working on it! Great Video!

I put $60 dollars worth of insulation, roof/floor, and it made a world of difference for interior car noise. The 5.4l puts a smile on my face. Parts are real cheap to keep them going.

Have a 2001 Expedition with the 2V. Have had it about 15 years. Has 265,000 still going strong. Never had any problem with plugs. Poorly designed intake did crack a few years ago. But other than that it's been solid. I was a 2nd gen Volvo mech. so I'm very familiar with cars that run a long time LOL. I didn't realize this was a 2V until about a year ago. I thought Triton meant 3V , period ! Really love this old truck. Thinking about building another engine for it with a bit more get up and go. Have no complaints about the power even living in Denver and driving the mountains. But a bit more is never a bad thing !

The dealer I work for has a 2004 (10th gen body) 4.6 2v with 541,000 and still tacking on more miles every day. My personal 5.4 I bought last year with 262,00 with the dreaded headgasket oil leak. New heads, and timing and it doesn't skip and beat whatsoever. Not my favorite bodystyle, but hard to beat

2002 f150 5.4 2 valve 300,000 miles best truck I’ve ever owned 😊

Ive had several of these. The current 03 i have drives great not one issue with it

I have a 99 E250 with the 5.4 2 valve. It runs great. Not even 120k miles on it yet.

I've got a 2003 7700 .biggest rearend I've ever seen in a pickup. 5.4 2 valve and it runs like a dream at 150.000

I have a 97 e150 5.4, van, it is so slow with that 250 hp but its reliable as hell. About to hit 400,000 miles, van is indeed rusting away from the back bottom. Will eventually chop off the rust and weld in new metal. At this point I just want to see how far it will go. I've driven it all over the country multiple times.rear axle seals dying and losing diff oil is really the only major thing that has happened. Lucky i saw it, but i was out of state and had to tow it back on a freight tow truck. Also ac compressor finally died too this month, need to fix that. Then EGR component needed replacing,thats about it. Super solid for a 1997 vehicle.

I haved owed several 5.4 and 4.6 2 value motors. I agree the best motors. Easy to work on. What I would recommend is after a 125 thousand miles change the timing chain and pulleys and tensioner. The tensioner is known to blow out you get start to get a ticking at Start up and will get worst over time. After it's changed you be shocked how much more power it has and the gas mileage will improve dramatically. Changing the timing chain is in the maintenance after a hundred thousand or so.. Also there is a large vacuum hose behind the intake manifold there known to leak because of the intense heat.

My 2003 F250 Crew Cab still running great at 365,000 miles.

I daily drive 01 e250 with a triton 5.4. Has 260 000 miles now i bought it with 150 000 it has been pretty good to me. 💪

I was provided one of these motors, worn out, in place of the planned motor for my AC Cobra replica and I couldn't afford to change it at the time. Ripped off! So we made it work, had Troyer Performance send me a rebuild kit, and had a builder do the work and put 3 x 50mm throttle bodies on it..., a Haltec E11 V2 computer and a T45 manual gearbox and put 330HP on the wheels, and it has been going well for some years now! So yep, a different application but it works and goes well and is a lot of fun!

Thank you brother, great information

I have 3 modular 2 valve engines, 2@ 5.4 expeditions 97 and 2000, and 1 @6.8. 2003 Excursion all around 200k. Zero issues except my 2000 expedition with plastic intake needed gaskets and coolant crossover crack at 138 k. Was easy to swap thanks to Fordtechmakuloco video. i will run these trucks as long as i can. Avatar is my 84 F250 4.9 still purring 150k.

I had a 1998 F-150 XLT with the 4.6L Triton and until the head gasket blew at 190K miles, it ran great. I had the engine completely rebuilt and drove it for another 100K miles before the body and chassis rusted out and was not salvageable. I now own a 2006 F-350 XL SD with the 5.4L 2V and at 190K miles, it still tuns fantastic although the gas mileage is between 7 and 9 mpg. I just had all the rust fixed. Cab corners, rocker panels, bed, fenders and chassis all repaired, re-coated and undercoated for $4000.00. Now I'm good to go as long as I take care of the engine and transmission. I'm hoping to get another 100K miles out of her.

That’s a beautiful truck. I’m kinda jealous. Mine is the same except its black and rockers are all rusty. 188k miles. Been in Michigan since it was new.

Nice job in keeping it simple!

I got the 2003 f150 and I love it, I want to get the SVT lightning someday

I love mine as well have an ‘04 250 passing 168k great power plant parts are cheap and always starts rite up !

Looking at getting a 2000 Eddie Bauer 4x4 expedition with 180k miles on it and a 5.4 Triton. I grew up hear Tritons were all trash. Until this video I didn't know about the different valve setups, i thought they were all three valves. Thanks for the information.

I have a 2001 f250 407,000 only thing I've done is routine maintenance, two intakes on the second transmission been a good engine 👍

I miss the 300 6

Ive gotta 2004 4x4 3/4 ton superduty with service bed i put on it with a 2 valve 5.4 240,000 miles runs great it weighs 8400 lbs. With me in it gets 10 mi. Per gal. I love these trucks very reliable.

I have an 03 F150 with the 4.2 L I got 330,000 Mi on that still running strong. I just picked up an 04 Lariat with the 5-4 it's got 280k and the whole truck is solid, Southern truck.

1997 5.4l 2 v built in Michigan ford plant . Runs great e150 it sounds like a diesel idling. I ignore and drive it 205.768 gets 13.0 mpg going strong many small issues. Full tune up alternator calipers fuel filter etc. Hoping for 250 k plus.

I have a 2002 F-250 now at 332,000 miles. A lot of guys were like "Oh no, don't buy that because..." then tell me all the horror stories about the 3 valve engines. I have the base XL trim but with 2 upgrades, automatic and AC. Coldest air of anything I've ever owned.

Got a 2003f 150. Harley Davidson truck. 445678 miles. Only oil tires tune up. Runs great.

Great video!!

Had a e350 with a 5.4 2v. Got 620k before I sold it still running. No leaks no knocks or rattles. It out lasted the commercial insurance - 15 years

Great Right up until they break ! Another Great idea from Ford !

Got a 04 expedition with 248,000 miles for 1,300. I can't wait to see how long she lasts me, it was very well maintained by its last owner.

I got one in my 2003 f150 7700, most reliable truck even after 380'000km

In my experience (I've driven my grandfather's 1998 XLT 4×4, which has been unfortunately sold, and my current truck is a 2001 Lariat 4×4), the 5.4 may be "low power", especially compared to newer V8's, as well as the Ecoboost engines, but for most everyday folks, it's more than adequate to get the job done, unless you're one of them types that wants to have the best 0-60 out of a truck, which is not traditionally designed to be fast in the first place. As for the spark plug ejection issue, another theory I've heard for that issue is that the factory specified torque spec for the spark plugs is too low. While I have not had that issue happen to me yet, based on what I've read on the issue, it does seem that both the too few threads and and torque spec theories contribute to the problem. Another thing I've read is that the issue is most common in the 2001-2003 5.4's. Regardless, that issue is definitely the Achilles' Heel of the motor, and it's otherwise a very reliable motor.

Great motor, pain in the ass to work on.

Have a 01 f150 4x4 with the 4.6. Bought it off a dealer and think it was a flood case. Replaced the entire exhaust, timing chain, plugs and cops. runs good until the left front plug popped out. Put it back in and tightened to 23 bounds so far so good. Only have 130 k on it i just use it as a work truck.

My 99 bought new now has 532,000 but down 2 cylinders over the last few yrs.... but still Runs 5 days a week as a service truck loaded with 500$ of parts so it's not loved or babies, but is well maintained,

i had one same one but in a stepside great truck

Just bought an 02 FX4. 122,000 miles. I hope it lasts

I'm driving a 99 F-150 Lariat with the 5.4 2 valve with over 319000 on the clock and still going strong. The problem is that the Boby is rotting off. Only had one time issue with one of the spark plugs. Aside from that, she's been a good old girl. It's unfortunate that I need to retire her this spring. You

I had a 01 midnight blue 😢 I so miss that truck.. 5.4l 4x4 was just a great truck could steer it with one finger

It's so weird to think how Ford went from the AMAZING 2V to the piece of steaming cow flop that was the 3V Triton...

200K on a 5.4L 2V is just breaking in. I've got 402K on it and smooth as silk.

I have a 2003 F 150 crew cab with 195,000.0 miles on it and absolutely i haven t had any problems with the 5.4 engine

If your 3v is running good, put a updated oil pump in it. Your good.

I have a 2002 Ford F-150 LARIAT SUPERCREW CAB WITH THE 5.4 TRITON ENGINE THAT has over 262 thousand miles on it but I did put a custom MERCEDES BENZ BLACK WITH GOLD AND SILVER METAL FLAKES WITH BLUE PEARL I put LED HEADLIGHTS TAILLIGHTS THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS TAG LIGHTS I do need to get the rubber trim that goes around the windows on the doors to stop water from going inside my doors

Having to fix the dreaded coolant leak on the intake finally, but I'm at 264K miles and still runs good.

97 Expedition 280k, untouched and still runs well, we've given it to our daughter. She says she will not be departing with it anytime soon as it is sentimental to her.

2008 f150 with 1 piece plugs. 365k on it. Changed oil pump to melling, locked out phasers , changed the chain tensioners. Change oil every 10k 5w30, 100 percent synthetic amsoil. Runs like a bear. Not as fast as my coyote but tows well for what it is. Fires up daily.

2007 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4L 300HP w/151,000 miles. She still blows pretty cold A/C on fan speeds 3 and 4 only and she starts up every time! She just got new rotors and pads. Time for another 151k miles! #FordTough

I have an 02 and just hit 300K The worst issue I’ve had it it goes through coils more frequently then I’d like but a great engine

I have a 2000 f250 with this engine and it has 560K!!!! uses .5 - 1l of oil every 5000k, a bit of piston slap when cold but she runs great!

I have the same year, but with the 4.6L. It's fine for me. I don't tow, just needed a hauler for Home Depot runs and landscape projects. Yes, the mpg is surprisingly abysmal, like 12-13mpg around town. But it's a second vehicle, so no big deal.

The 5.4L had a cool "self extracting" sparkplug feature! Saves you time. LOL

Hey … thanks for a great video… I have a question… if I am towing a camper trailer ( loaded weight 6,800)… I was told by someone to keep the overdrive off when towing… I did and had only 7mpg… would it make sense when out on the highway to put the overdrive on… and only have it off when going up hills or merging onto the highway? Thanks for thoughts. 10:37

I have the F150 2 valve triton V8 5.4 in a 2003 King Ranch. Best vehicle I've ever owned. Engine blew at 375,000 and everything else was just fine. I just finished putting a low mileage replacement 5.4 in it with new timing chain kit, exhaust manifolds, plugs, all belts, water and fuel pumps, every seal it has, gaskets, and all new fluids from engine, tranny, to gears to diffs. 3rd day driving it now and I can't get enough of it purring like a kitten. I'll get another 200,000 out of it I am sure. raised my dogs, kids and kids learned to drive in that truck and it still turns heads going down the road.

When you painted the front grill with krylon did you do any prep? Yours is lookin nice! Ima copy you. 03 with 220k still runnin like a top. Original trans as well, knock on wood all is well.

I have 320 k on my 2 valve awesome engine huge fan

2nd owner 02 larry 5.4 almost 190,000 got it with around 40,000. It still runs strong I kept up with the oil changes but neglected the coolant I had a local shop change the water pump and flush the coolant but when the coolant looked like oil i did it myself and know they didn't flush it. after that flush the intake started leaking I got a quote of 1,300 to have it fixed i declined did it myself and the part costed around 300.00 i got new ford plugs and but some accel coils and after i did the replacement their was a misfire. I'm not sure what happened? I watched tons of yt videos and seen one where the guy tapped valves on a older ford model i thought maybe a valve is stuck. I took off the valve cover to get a look at cylinder 1 where the misfire was and the rocker was off and i put it back on and sprayed wd40 all over it and rotated the crank by hand several times and the rocker was solid like the others. i put it back together and it was fixed!I had the stealership fix the heater and they charged me around 1,200 to change the blend motor. The heater worked and the ac worked but that summer it went out again! i watched ford tech on youtube change the seals out of the controller in the dash for less then 5.00 in seals i did the job and fixed the vents myself. But doing those jobs made me bond with my truck! it never left me stranded Thank the Lord! Take care of the truck and the truck will take care of you!

I have a 97 4.6 and a 99 5.4 love both of them. I've done some upgrades to both for a little more performance and mpg's. Also some rear suspension upgrades to get a smoother ride under load. The 97 has around 330k and i rebuilt the engine at 292k due to compression and a head gasket. The 99 has around 280k rebuilt that one at 210k due to a rod being sent thru the side of the block. It was my first truck with these engines and i didnt know anything about them. Now i wouldn't really buy anything else. Some of the things i upgraded was a high output oil pump to keep good oil pressure. (Aso i put an aftermarket gauge in because the one on the dash wont drop off until you hit around 8 psi for oil.) I also swapped out the cast manifolds for some s.s. shorty headers on the 4.6 and some s.s. long tube headers on the 5.4 along with i got rid of the mechanical fans and put some electric fans on. And got rid of the stock air cleaner and put cold air intakes on and 1 inch throttle body spacers.

2 valve was a better truck motor than the 3 valve. It had more bottom end. Off the line my 03 D150 two valve would jump 2 three truck lengths on my brother's 04 3 valve F150 and hold that gap until about 7oh which is when his truck would gain and fly by mine at about 80mph. My 03 5.4 just seemed to behave more like a truck with the power at a more appointment spot of the power curve

Thanks for the good info. I may be getting my hands on an F150 with a 5.4 2v and was wondering what I should do to update/upgrade the heads? Comments are welcome.