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This thread has gone downhill fast........ On another note, I just opened up another 7.3 with 11k miles that wiped out a cam lobe already. The "no replacement for displacement" stuff is kind of nonsense TBH. Technology, design, and engineering have consistently created more power, more...

The warranty rate should not be lower than the customer pay door rate, as I stated above it CAN happen if we experience a high rate of inflation and the dealer increases the door rate before the annual warranty labor rate index increase. Additionally, the last few years Ford has made an option...

I know this is sort of off topic and an older post, but I was just reading through this thread and had to chime in on this, almost every aspect of this post is false. At some level, the service department does create more profit for the dealership, but from an owner/dealer principal perspective...

The valve cover gaskets were backordered for weeks/months but now the floodgates have opened and we are getting all parts for phasers a day or two after ordering. Maybe the shop (dealership?) is telling you that far out due to scheduling issues. -Joe

The part number should start with KL3Z, but if you want to PM me your VIN I will see what harness fits your truck if it has been superseded. -Joe

The very first thing I said in my post was to each his own. I wasn't here to argue which is better, only give my educated opinion on the matter. I thought that was what the message boards were meant for. I don't recall myself calling you a dumb hillbilly, nor can I even make that leap in my...

To each their own, I have been in the Automotive world for 23 years professionally, and aside from working with OEMs at dealerships (the last 7 years with my current Ford dealer) I also have a penchant for building/customizing/fabricating cars out of my garage including many engine swaps. (My...

Window sticker sent back to you. -Joe

If you want to DM me the VIN I can send it to you. -Joe

From WSM..... The warning chimes all sound through the audio system except for the turn signal tick-tock chime which is sounded through the IPC . In the event of an audio system fault, the IPC sounds all chimes. The audio system has the ability to sound up to 2 chimes at a time while the IPC can...

Replacing 2 sets of phasers is not uncommon. As stated before the original design phasers were still being phased out in late 2020 so depending on how much stock your dealer had on hand they may have used the old parts. If you want to PM me your VIN I can see what parts were used if your receipt...

Got it, so in that case each switch has individually fused relays therefore if none of the switches provide power to any of the wires the next thing I would check is the ground way up on the body of the truck by the passenger side headlight. Its common to all of the relays and can definitely...

I think there may be some misinterpretation here, the set "A" is powered by the auxiliary switches and ONLY when the ignition switch is in the "on" position. Sets "B" and "C" are not connected to any circuits, they are both ends of unpowered circuits used to pass through the firewall for...

You can get it at any Ford dealer, parts store, even Walmart sells coolant though I would recommend the Motorcraft brand as that is what came in the truck originally. The mixture is to maintain the correct boil, corrosion and freeze protection and cooling efficiency. As FT1 stated do NOT use tap...

@Old-Raptor-guy not calling you out, but just for clarification pictures 1-5 you posted are of a 5.0L instead of a 2.7. -Joe

Keep in mind, the front and rear driveshaft need to be removed to remove the transfer case, there are several one-time-use bolts including the transfer case to transmission, insulator mount nuts, driveshaft bolts, etc. Exhaust shouldn't be in the way, you won't have to remove it. -Joe

That is the correct part number for a 10 speed output shaft seal. Should look like this -Joe

My Fusion was less boring than a Tundra....... -Joe

If we're going to get all technical, yes the upper grill shutters reduce aerodynamic drag, shorter warm up time, etc. However, the lower grill shutters are dedicated to thermal management of the charge air cooler. Just sayin -Joe

Thanks, as for the paint question, wouldn't be the first car I owned in primer. Honestly the leadfoot paint was one of the big positives of the truck when I tossed around the idea of buying it. Another big plus was when I discovered the FMIC. I use my accessport as a gauge to watch certain...

You guys are hilarious. I'm no newb to automotive forums, every niche forum has its own style. I don't see why @FordTechOne would be threatened by me, it's a brotherhood. The amount of heat I've seen dealerships and technicians take in the few weeks on this forum is impressive. If anything...

Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself and my truck. I've replied to a couple threads here and wanted to let you all know where I'm coming from. I'm a Ford Senior Master Technician, shop foreman, Service Manager, and I teach Automotive Electrical at the local Technical College. I have been in...

Like I said, I didn't know your situation. That being said, it sounds like you have more than a phaser issue going on. The TSB to replace phasers is solely for a noise on startup. It won't cause the other issues youre referring to. The dying at idle is likely caused by the VCT solenoids (Not the...

I don't know your whole situation, but why wouldn't you just get your truck back and drive it while they are waiting on parts? Is it apart right now? Typically when we diag phaser noise we order the parts and let the customer keep driving said vehicle until parts are in. Not to mention, this...

Not to hijack, but yes it is possible to turn off adaptive learning but I wouldn't recommend it. It not only adapts the shift points, line pressures and shift time/lag/flare based on the driver's habits, but it also adapts to normal internal transmission wear and tear. It would probably end up...