Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2004 Ford F-150

I purchased my 2004 f150 with 10,000 miles on the engine in December of 2004. I now have 130,000 miles on the engine and im told the engine is junk. I changed the oil religiously every 3000 miles and I even had the spark plugs taken out and the engine completely cleaned internally. I love this truck and am finding it hard to beleive that at 130,000 miles its junk. The cams are not getting oil and its causing the engine to rattle and make loud noises, when I drive the truck on the highway at 65 or 70 miles an hour it runs great but as soon as I slow down on the ramp, the noise and rattle start. The engine check light came on. The mechanic says I need a new engine. The warning was cam retarded. The rest of the truck is in great condition. The interior looks almost new. I kept my truck clean inside and outside. I even kept my floors scrubed and clean. I just had to sell my house because of my health and now my only vehicle went to hell. Is anyone paying attention to these complaints and trying to fix them. I'm told this engine is noted for this problem. Really!!! 130,000 miles on a pickup truck is nothing. Why are these engines that were put in these trucks breaking down and nothing is being done about it? after this experience with buying a new vehicle, I know I'll never purchase a new vehicle again. Especially not a Ford. I believe that the Ford company is aware of this problem, but isn't concerned with the consumers problem, because nothing is being done to help the consumer fix the problem. I the consumer am shocked that I have to junk my vehicle with the low mileage. I'm told $8000. 00 for a new engine. Wow!!! not possible for me to even consider. Please please look into this problem and help the consumer with a resolution. I don't want to junk my truck!.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving at various speeds and attempting to slow down between 15-20 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and timing chain failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Takada recall, the cam phaser started making loud noise while driving and now my motor is blown , almost every truck the same year make and model of mine has the same problem.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact noticed that the vehicle would intermittently have a sudden increase in engine rpms and a loud noise was present. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to various independent mechanics. The technician stated that the wiring harnesses and cam phasers needed to be replaced. In addition, the intake and throttle body needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable. Pam.

Driving down the highway and heard loud noise and truck came to a stop, pulled off safely to side of the road found out it was misfire in cylinder 2. Only have had truck for 5 months now needs a brand new engine.

I was driving on a highway at 55 mph in my 2004 Ford 150 when I heard a loud noise from the engine. Found a spark plug had been completely blown out of the engine. I have done some reading and found this to be a common problem with Ford's triton engines. Coil pack was sparking which could have led to a serious engine fire. Please have Ford fix the problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would make an abnormal noise while in motion. The dealer diagnosed that the cam-phasers would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.