Tuning and cam phaser warranty

[dragoon218]

If I tune the truck and I get an issue with the cam phasers, will that be something they would still cover? That's really the only thing I am worried about before I tune. I know it will void the warranty. But not sure if this is something they would still cover as its a known issue. Thanks in advance!

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[traxem]

If I tune the truck and I get an issue with the cam phasers, will that be something they would still cover? That's really the only thing I am worried about before I tune. I know it will void the warranty. But not sure if this is something they would still cover as its a known issue. Thanks in advance!

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I doubt it’s covered. You’re essentially pushing the engine beyond its manufactured designed specs for reliability with a tune. Even if the phasers are known issue, there is an argument that you’re increasing its likelihood of failure.

 

[xrocket21]

Depends on how the dealer feels that day

 

[nikhsub1]

There is an SSM for the phaser issue. It’s bad part. Ford knows this. They will not deny a bad phaser claim.


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[dsg2003mach1]

There is an SSM for the phaser issue. It’s bad part. Ford knows this. They will not deny a bad phaser claim.


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You're always taking at least a small gamble but the this being such a well known and super common issue I'd be surprised if they tried to deny a phaser claim due to a tune. If my truck was already rattling I wouldn't tune it until it was fixed but I don't think the concern of it happening would keep me from tuning it.

 

[Biggwrm]

Guess I can dig into the forums more, but are the phasers a 17 issue? What does it sound like?

I took delivery of mine Feb 18 as an 18 model and haven’t had the issue, that Im aware of. At idle standing next to front tire I hear what sounds like a rattling wastegate or exhaust tick. But assume normal.

 

[nikhsub1]

Guess I can dig into the forums more, but are the phasers a 17 issue? What does it sound like?

I took delivery of mine Feb 18 as an 18 model and haven’t had the issue, that Im aware of. At idle standing next to front tire I hear what sounds like a rattling wastegate or exhaust tick. But assume normal.

I suggest you read this thread: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/cam-phaser-engine-failure-reports.64826/

Your truck is in the affected range to potentially have this issue. The noise only happens at (usually) startup when cold for like, 1-5 seconds.

 

[Biggwrm]

I suggest you read this thread: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/cam-phaser-engine-failure-reports.64826/

Your truck is in the affected range to potentially have this issue. The noise only happens at (usually) startup when cold for like, 1-5 seconds.

Oh just heard a video, yea I dont have that , luckily. Sounds like a diesel at startup. Fingers crossed. Tho I only have 9k on her.

 

[FordTechOne]

If I tune the truck and I get an issue with the cam phasers, will that be something they would still cover? That's really the only thing I am worried about before I tune. I know it will void the warranty. But not sure if this is something they would still cover as its a known issue. Thanks in advance!

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Since the cam phaser noise concern is a documented issue, there is zero reason for the dealer to suspect that it's a tune induced issue, or to spend their time looking for a tune.

The only time a tune is generally suspected is when the concern is outside of the norm for a factory failure. This includes things like uncommon/tune indicative DTCs setting, powertrain component failure, factory parameters outside of specification, etc.

 

[1fst_gt350]

Depends on dealer. I had mine tuned prior to cam phaser replacement. Took out the tune brought it to my dealer they listen to it ordered parts and fixed it no questions asked