Is there any coverage from ford after the 5yr/60k? I thought I read where some people were using the longer emissions warranty to get the job covered.
In one of the youtube videos from 2011, "FordTechMakuloco" stated that the particular cam phaser issue TSB he was referring to would be covered under the emmisions warranty. I don't know if that was something different.
It wouldn't hurt to ask. Some dealers are probably cool enough to do it, if they can, but who knows.
Or, like mentioned, get the extended warranty for a grand or two and "discover the issue" a few months later so it can be covered. My understanding is you can get them anytime but the mileage has to be below 41K.
There are some vids on youtube where they show you how to do the whole job, if you are so inclined. Pretty cool.