2018 Raptor Running Hotter after Cam Phasers

[tdford6]

'18 Raptor have not had phasers done but...

'18 Expedition, had the cold start rattle, had phasers done this summer. Have 45k miles. Since phasers being done all of a sudden I'm seeing 226, 228, 235deg temps pop up on the dash. Not towing, usually up a grade on the interstate, right at the top. Then, it dives right down below the level to display.

I guess I'll go in for a thermostat replacement and see what happens.

DO I take the Raptor in for phasers reprogram??? Been hesitant since have not had the rattle like our Expy did.

 

[FordTechOne]

'18 Raptor have not had phasers done but...

'18 Expedition, had the cold start rattle, had phasers done this summer. Have 45k miles. Since phasers being done all of a sudden I'm seeing 226, 228, 235deg temps pop up on the dash. Not towing, usually up a grade on the interstate, right at the top. Then, it dives right down below the level to display.

I guess I'll go in for a thermostat replacement and see what happens.

DO I take the Raptor in for phasers??? Been hesitant since have not had the rattle like our Expy did.

They do not need to be replaced unless they are rattling on cold start.

 

[tdford6]

They do not need to be replaced unless they are rattling on cold start.

Yes. I meant the reprogram. The dealer pushed me out all spring and summer and I'm an hour from it so haven't got it in for it yet.

 

[tdford6]

*Update
Had my local shop put in a new Ford thermostat. Having zero issues now, no more "high" temps showing on the dash. Drove to Phoenix last week, 1,600 mile round trip. No problems yet.