2011-2012 F150 5.0 cylinder distortion issue?

People go to message boards to bitch. Not saying that this problem does not exist, but the Internet makes it appear that everyone has the same issue. In reality, less than 1% of trucks sold (doesn't matter brand) will exhibit the issues found online.

if you have a newer model past 2012 your ok they changed the design of the coyote 5.0

We use to see this. Valve would either be stuck or dropped. Only thing you can do is replace the head.

I have 89k in mine....never an issue.

You have to really be cautious about forming opinions from a message board.


Ford sells almost 500K F-150s every year, a great percentage of those have had the 5.0.

The 5.0 is generally regarded as a rock-solid V-8 and has been used in multiple applications over the years.

I sincerely doubt you ever have an issue.

I have an '11 w 95k mi and love it. Only prob ive ever had is if I let it sit for a day or so, on initial crank, the entire truck will shake for 3-4 seconds then it will quit. Makes me think the fuel pump might be losing its prime from sitting there. I will buy another f150 after this one.