Cam Phaser Repair Fail

[thrashx]

Sam Pack Five Star Ford in North Dallas.

 

[thrashx]

Ask them if the technician working on your truck is certified in Gasoline Engine Repair. If not, that would explain the repeat repair. Regardless, it sounds like they may have not timed it properly.

Should I be concerned with post repair issues?

 

[Billy D]

I just had mine done on my 2019, They had it 2 weeks , they also gave me a rental.
TSB 21-2119 was done, replaced all 4 sprockets.
The print out of parts is a page and a half.
Definitely flashed it as a lot of things are different.

Dealerships make good money on warranty work why would they skimp?

Also complimentary full synthetic oil change, tire rotation, Multipoint Inspection & car wash coupon...

 

[K223]

Ask them if the technician working on your truck is certified in Gasoline Engine Repair. If not, that would explain the repeat repair. Regardless, it sounds like they may have not timed it properly.

Do you remember the days when a tech had to be SVT certified to even work on those vehicles? While you would think since that’s not the case anymore, the dealers would have some higher level techs on board. I know there’s really good and really bad.

 

[FordTechOne]

Should I be concerned with post repair issues?

Not unless the timing was so far of that the pistons hit the valves, at which point the dealer would be buying you a new engine.

 

[FordTechOne]

Do you remember the days when a tech had to be SVT certified to even work on those vehicles? While you would think since that’s not the case anymore, the dealers would have some higher level techs on board. I know there’s really good and really bad.

Yes, unfortunately that only applies to Ford GT these days. The shortage of skilled labor, especially automotive technicians, has put a huge strain on dealers and manufacturers.

 

[thrashx]

The dealer just let me know that round 2 of the repair was not successful so they are waiting for Ford to advise on next steps. FML

 

[thrashx]

Dealer says they’ve replaced sprockets twice! Ford has now instructed them to remove and check valve covers. Dealer also says the technician is certified and very experienced with these repairs.

 

[thrashx]

The dealer nows says Ford wants them to replace the solenoid and if the rattle persists they will have a Ford Engineer out to visit the dealer. #FML meanwhile I've got a family road trip coming up this weekend and I'm in a run down F150 loaner.

 

[INDO-RAPTOR]

I wonder if this guy has come up with the first preventive action for our Cam Phaser issues, until FOMOCO comes up with a better fix?

Video from: FORD BOSS ME