2017 Raptor - Engine Rattling and Knocking - Need new Cam Phaser $5160 FML [Check Recall Notices often]

[smurfslayer]

My older adult self tolerance for repeat issues is 2 times on the same or related things for a major issue - hard part failure, electronics type issues. Transmission goes due to part failure for example, and then I have another transmission issue - gone, unless the mechanic owns up to it. A third occurrence and I’m getting it squared away and trading it even if mechanic owns up to it.

I’m a bit confused by the NC law allowing a buy back comment. MFGR’s are free to negotiate a goodwill buyback at anytime in the warranty period. The lemon law varies by state but generally allows for a victory if the vehicle suffers a safety issue 1x / 1 month downtime- let’s say unexplained brake failure, or 3-4 times equaling 30 days downtime-ish for non safety issues- let’s say your center stack goes black, then your dash, then your drive modes go out. Usually the laws allow for a last crack at resolving the issue once and for all after you sue, and the issue or issues must significantly reduce the use or fair market value of the vehicle. Maybe NC only permits you to sue within 2 years, IDK.

Anyway, like you said, don’t procrastinate or even amateurcrastinate. Even if you are going to get a cr@p trade, sometimes biting the bullet and moving on is the right answer.
Because if you have to sue, it’s usually a long process; manufacturers first defense is time, making you wait and wait and wait. A lot of people just give up. There’s up front costs a lot of times, especially if you need an expert witness. Manufacturers have professional witness candidates on speed dial if they don’t have one within the company and guaranteed they will say exactly what the manufacturer wants them to say, even if it isn’t exactly true or only “from a certain perspective”.

Regardless, good luck with the replacement!

 

[Meat2022]

I never got the recall notices (Reprogram the PCM 21B10) nor (Cam Phaser Replacement 21N03).

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10199480-0001.pdf

The Ford Dealershit quoted me $7342.90 for related cam phaser repairs and replacement.
I bought the Raptor while serving oversees in Afghanistan through the MAS Ford Car Buying Program.
It was my dream truck - and first big purchase, for myself, in my life.

I've driven reasonably over the years, having 69,743 miles on it. I contacted Ford Customer Care to see what could be done perhaps covering the cost of a long-standing known issue with the VCT. They told me no, my "VIN has no association with that recall/notice" and therefore I'm on my own.
I guess I'm here to just scream into the abyss about it, will do the same on X.
My fault for not tracking the recall notices, my fault for thinking a 2017 Raptor was my 'dream' truck.

Well boys I'm off to sell all my Ford stock to help pay for the repairs, then sell the truck to buy a Toyota. I have 4 kids, 3 of which are of driving age, and I will not be buying them Fords and will make damn sure they and their kids NEVER buy a Ford. Mazel tov.

Hate to hear that brother, hope everything works out , check the Toyota issues going on with the new Tundra. They've had a lot of engines going out but yes under warranty, I say lots i don't know the numbers but I've read a good bit of the articles. Afghanistan sucked but to come back and have your dream truck on top of if being a pain in the ass sucks even more.