5.0 going bad

[dirtwarrior]

I hear a lot about the 5.0 going bad even with low miles on them. Is it really a big problem?

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[Pkvir]

Nonsense.

 

[Bikeman315]

Nonsense.

+1 Not sure where you are “hearing“ this but the 5.0 Coyote is one of the strongest engines around.

 

[EFI]

I hear a lot about the 5.0 going bad

Who do you hear this from and what have they done to them? And what exactly is "going bad"?? Does that mean blowing up and sending a rod through the block?

As others said, this is mostly nonesense. The Coyote is a stout engine, but as with anything it can have issues from abuse or lack of maintenance.

 

[TrackMustang]

I’m kinda with @EFI here, is “going bad” blowing a gasket after 200k miles or is it sending a rod through the head at 20k miles? Other than 1k+hp builds I haven’t seen any with issues requiring complete rebuilds (other than occasional outliers). With the high number of Mustangs sold I’d say they have a great record, much better than the drivers…

 

[young at heart]

Track Mustang’s last sentence above speaks volumes!

 

[Andy13186]

You must be thinking of the 5.2 I think the failure rate on those is higher than average.

 

[TheShit]

The main reasons I purchased my mustang over a new Chevy, Dodge etc... was the motor.

 

[boB]

Yeah, it's going bad...bad to the bone! ;)

 

[Skye]

I hear a lot about the 5.0 going bad even with low miles on them. Is it really a big problem?

As others have requested, please define the statement, "I hear a lot about the 5.0 going bad..." better. And please provide a reference with quantitative analysis (failure rates, miles, reasons for failure, etc.)..People are stating issues with 5.0? Please reference them, not those people, but those specific statements and information.

I'm not the least bit concerned about the engine I'm getting. In the short time I have been here, I've gained confidence I can drive a 5.0 as hard as my nerves will allow.

 

[dirtwarrior]

I hear about it on this forum. Replacing engines under warrenty. I think it is oiling but not entirly sure

 

[EFI]

I think it is oiling but not entirly sure

You might be talking about the oil pump gears, as oiling in general is very good on the Coyote especially Gen 3s with the bigger pan.

 

[cerbomark]

I hear about it on this forum. Replacing engines under warrenty. I think it is oiling but not entirly sure

Don t get it confused with the 5.2!!! LOL

 

[gone_n_60]

Hey wait a sec, just checked my engine, I'm starting to see some brown spots here and there and the block feels soft a squishy in places.. is it past ripe?

 

[DrZed]

Hey wait a sec, just checked my engine, I'm starting to see some brown spots here and there and the block feels soft a squishy in places.. is it past ripe?

The only way to tell is taste it.

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