The Ford Motor Company’s 5.4-liter, or 330-cubic-inch, V-8 engine debuted in 1997 featuring two valves per cylinder for its truck line. A third version of the 5.4-liter V-8 with three valves per cylinder arrived in 2002, first for passenger cars and later trucks, performance vehicles and the Lincoln Navigator.Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, what year did Ford make the 5.4 3 valve?This engine is new to the market, as it came about in 2004. Its introduction was after two decades of making superb 4.6 and 5.4 engines.Additionally, is the Ford 5.4 a good motor? The 5.4 is an excellent TRUCK engine. The early 5.4 had a problem with spark plug blowouts but I think that was due to people not taking the time to change the plugs properly because they are a pain to change. Also know, how do I know if my 5.4 is a 3 valve? The easiest way to tell 2v vs. 3v 5.4l Ford engines is to look around the engine bay. If you see “3v” anywhere on the air filter housing or baffles then you have a 3v. However, if you just see “Ford Triton 5.4l” and no mention of the “3v” anywhere then you likely have the 2v engine.How many valves does a 5.4 have? Ford 5.4L Modular V-8 Specs Chain driven single overhead camshaft (SOHC), available in 16 valve (2 valves per cylinder) or 24 valve (3 valves per cylinder).