My turn now for Cam phaser replacement on my 2019, need your feedback?

armoredsaint · Jun 20, 2022

So I have almost 25k miles on it, got it new - they did the reprogramming about 2 months and it started to rattle at cold start-up only about two weeks ago.

But I did an experiment and used 93 octane instead of 87 for the past 500 miles and it doesn't rattle - coincidence?

The dealer said parts can take a few months as I am on the waiting list now, not sure how true it is either and it's a 10-12 hour job and will provide a loaner car.

Sorry, I haven't been keeping up with the other threads on the cam phasers, but does this sound typical?

Bmac1955 · Jun 20, 2022

I can't see why changing octane rating would make a difference. Worn parts are worn parts.

FlyBry · Jun 21, 2022

Change back to 87, see if it returns? If it does, change back to 93, and let us know the results.

Shaggy · Jun 21, 2022

Yeah, like @Bmac1955 said, i dont think changing octane would stop the cam phaser rattle for long. I just got the cam phasers replaced on my truck and so far its been great. Just stay on that list and get them replaced under their warranty.

armoredsaint · Jun 22, 2022

That's my plan to finish or nearly finish the 93 and switch over to 87 again and see what happens, i know it's weird and i can't explain it either.

lurch · Jun 24, 2022

I only put 91 in mine, 93 is not available in CO, and it still developed the rattle.

fordman2021 · Jun 27, 2022

Mine developed the rattle around 37,000. I had the reprogramming done twice and then the complete replacement. It took a month to get it repaired due to the labor backlog at the dealership. Parts weren’t an issue in April when I took mine in.

My check engine light was on before I got home. It was running rough and ran like it was choking out at low speeds. I guess they don’t test drive repaired vehicles? I took it back and they had it another three weeks. They said they had to contact Ford Engineers as they couldn’t figure out the issue. My $10 code reader from Amazon pointed to the VCT Solenoid. After three weeks, they told me it was a bad VCT solenoid and I got it back.

Luckily I had a loaner on both occasions but I was without my car for almost two months. Your mileage may vary

DavidCola · Jun 27, 2022

I had the phaser repair at 63k in February on my 2019. I am now at 72K with no issues. it took the dealer 3 days to complete.

FryerTime · Jun 27, 2022

Mine needed it with around 45k miles. Took a few weeks to get the parts in. I dropped it off Tuesday am and it was done Friday afternoon under warranty. We'll see how the new design holds up.

bryz_expy · Jun 27, 2022

Jan 22 - 35k miles my 2019 went into limp mode but reset after a restart. so I dropped off just to get it reviewed. They said it skipped timing- Reprogrammed, Timing chains and cam phasers replaced all in same visit. They reprogrammed and kept it over night and could still hear it on cold startup. Took 3 days total. Got it back and a week later coincidentally got a CEL for a catalytic converter inefficiency. Able to keep driving but waited 2 months for parts. Both cats were replaced. Running fine, another coincidence that my accelerator pedal failed which may been the original reason for limp mode I suspect. Everything has been fine, fingers crossed.

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