Ford V10 Questions
I am new to this very helpful site. Our plan is to go fulltime mid next year. After researching and thinking for some time we would like to start with a used 3/4 ton truck (~15-20k) and a used smallis...
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oughtsix wrote:
I think it was around the 2005 time period that Ford had a lot of problems on all their modular engines including their V10 with blowing spark plugs. As in you are driving along and a spark plug blows out of the head taking a chunk of the head with it.
This happened to my brother in law on his 2002 Excursion.
Something you might want to research a bit before settling on which year you want to buy.
No. It was very early on when they had the plug blowing issue. It was around 98 (when the Triton motors came out) they fixed the plug issue in late 01 or early 02. I have an 02 with the better heads with more threads to keep the plug from spitting out.
With that said the Triton is a great motor! I'm towing 9200lbs with mine and have no issues. The later V-10's have more power and the 5 speed auto. You will be extremely happy with one. When looking, look for one with at least 4.10 gears. The Triton loves to rev.
Good luck!
