DON'T LET THE DEALERSHIP BULLSHIT YOU LIKE THAT! I can guarantee you're gonna run into all sorts of problems swapping engines on your own. It can be done, but you need to find someone who has done this before and knows exactly which components need to be changed out with it. Most of the time it requires replacing the transmission and some electrical components.
As far as the blown head gasket (which these trucks are known for), replace the head gasket and have the head resurfaced at a machine shop if it's out of specs. The dealership won't tell you this because it's easier, and more profitable as far as labor time and part prices via dealership, to have you pay for a whole new engine rather than repairing the blown head. The dealerships price for a new engine isn't cheap, neither are the rebuilts they have available. Take it to another mechanic other than the dealership, or tell the dealership to replace the gasket and stop trying to empty your pockets just to make life easier for them. They charge like $50-$100/ hour, make them earn it or take your business elsewhere. This head gasket is a common issue for these trucks; I just wish Ford would be more accountable when it comes to recalls and faulty parts. Ford is known for this!
Last edited by robertbrandon1981; 04-02-2007 at 12:48 AM.
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