PW 2002 w/Ford5.4/Triton V8 - opinions

[DebC]

In my continual search for my Class B I have come across a 2002 PleasureWay WB with a Ford Triton V8 engine.

It is pricey and the mileage is I think below average for the year (112,000).

It has everything I want and is already equipped with solar (300 watts) w/a 600 Pure Sine Wave Inverter, plus a generator.

I will have to make a day’s drive to see it, but I sure am considering it.

Any feedback about the engine?  I am woefully ignorant of engines and which ones to avoid.

The process of looking for and finding the right rig is quite time consuming!

Thanks in advance,
Deb

 

[highdesertranger]

that's in the year range of the spark plug problems, be very careful. highdesertranger

 

[DebC]

that's in the year range of the spark plug problems,  be very careful.   highdesertranger

Is this a problem that could have been fixed?  If so, how would I know?  Or is the consensus just to stay away from anything with that type of engine?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Smitty716]

On some of those fords we had to actually break the spark plugs to get them out. Then we had all kinds of troubles, I forget what year models were effected. You can google ford 5.4 problems and find out all about that engine . Good luck

 

[highdesertranger]

yes it can be fixed. I would ask for receipts. to tell you the truth I would stay away from the engine. IMO most places cut corners on the fix and do it with the heads on the vehicle even the dealers, I am not a fan of this. the proper way to fix this is to remove both heads and either replace them or install the inserts while the heads are off. highdesertranger

 

[Smitty716]

There supposed to put inserts in when they do the plugs to fix the problem , that’s costly . But it can be fixed as highdesertranger says. Plus the platinum plugs are rated for 100k miles but go farther . If you get it get ready to drop about a grand when you do plugs