Bmac1955
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Perthaps that may be the case to have them replaced a second time. Ford engineering has designed new phasers for a replacement. Frequent oil changes sre a must. I do every 4k.
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They may have had them replaced with original type which was a faulty design. The newer design seems to be holding up. I had mine replaced in late 21 and have over 30,000 miles on them now with no issues so far.On a Facebook page I follow, there are several people who have replaced them 3 times. Each going out every 20k. So I am hesitant…
The brake and gas routine fills the phasers with oil so that they don’t rattle. However, they are still damaged.You’re the first person I’ve communicated with that hasn’t had issues after replacing them. So far, everyone I’ve had the chance to talk to about this has had their noise come back after 20k, the latest being in 2021. According to him, the new phasers are the newer design and they are still failing. Hence why ford won’t back it with a solid warranty or anything. They’re not standing behind the new phasers. It’s understood that it’s not a cam phaser design failure as much as it is a, lubrication issue. At 6am when it’s 20 degrees outside, I can alleviate the noise by holding the brake and gas while I start the expy. Let it roll over a couple times before allowing it to start. The noise doesn’t present itself. The understanding is that by doing this, you provide oil to the phasers before they actually spool up to operating speed, thus relieving whatever tension, friction etc that it experiences during normal start up. I hope yours hold up. You’ll be the first person that I’ve talked to that had long term success with it.
It would be difficult for the timing chain to come off the gears but it is possible. I would think the engine noise and performance would be significant prior to that event.Hello, new to the group here. I was searching online for answers to this specific problem, when I came across this thread. I am curious, has anyone actually lost their liming chain to this issue or experienced worse problems down the road?
I haven't. I used Ford OEM parts. Cost a little more but great quality.So far, everyone I’ve talked to that’s had it done, had it come right back at 20k…