Jettix2
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(Spinoff of my other repair thread here on this specific issue, since it's becoming a major repair.)
2018 Expedition Max Platinum, CPO purchased at 60k, now has 74k. Has Ford Ext Warranty until 140k. Was flashed for the ECU update to help prevent cam phaser rattle at 62/63k.
It's at the dealer for a bunch of other repairs right now, but I complained about a rattle at idle (which is actually the wastegate linkages, I believe), coolant consumption (they can't find anything yet), and a bad driveability/surge/uneven acceleration.
They called back and said it needs cam phasers replaced under warranty, need to reschedule to repair.
Also, "1 turbo leaking oil, will replace under warranty along with a leaking valve-cover gasket"
Also, CEL came on yesterday while they were driving it and codes came back "related to the cam timing issue". (we've never had a CEL on this car)
So, what do y'all make of that? I'm honestly nervous to have major engine work done on a new car that we just spent $60k on, even with 4 more years on my Extended Ford Warranty, what are the chances that this cam phaser repair will be a permanent fix (it sounds like they finally are using updated parts on this repair)? IS the CEL "for related cam timing" a plausible thing? Would these issues above actually cause the surging/uneven acceleration or is it just wishful thinking? I still need to nail down the coolant consumption issue... and I guess, more than anything, I need to regain my confidence that I can take this vehicle on a 20-hour non-stop drive to Florida next winter without having issues
Thanks.......
2018 Expedition Max Platinum, CPO purchased at 60k, now has 74k. Has Ford Ext Warranty until 140k. Was flashed for the ECU update to help prevent cam phaser rattle at 62/63k.
It's at the dealer for a bunch of other repairs right now, but I complained about a rattle at idle (which is actually the wastegate linkages, I believe), coolant consumption (they can't find anything yet), and a bad driveability/surge/uneven acceleration.
They called back and said it needs cam phasers replaced under warranty, need to reschedule to repair.
Also, "1 turbo leaking oil, will replace under warranty along with a leaking valve-cover gasket"
Also, CEL came on yesterday while they were driving it and codes came back "related to the cam timing issue". (we've never had a CEL on this car)
So, what do y'all make of that? I'm honestly nervous to have major engine work done on a new car that we just spent $60k on, even with 4 more years on my Extended Ford Warranty, what are the chances that this cam phaser repair will be a permanent fix (it sounds like they finally are using updated parts on this repair)? IS the CEL "for related cam timing" a plausible thing? Would these issues above actually cause the surging/uneven acceleration or is it just wishful thinking? I still need to nail down the coolant consumption issue... and I guess, more than anything, I need to regain my confidence that I can take this vehicle on a 20-hour non-stop drive to Florida next winter without having issues
Thanks.......