Cam Phaser/ Engine Failure Poll

Have you had or have a cam phaser or engine failure on your Gen 2?


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AlexDC

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My question was basically if someone is out of warranty and this happens its 5-6k $ to be fixed, why ford doesn't cover it ?
 

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My question was basically if someone is out of warranty and this happens its 5-6k $ to be fixed, why ford doesn't cover it ?
It doesn't effect the safe operation that's why. No auto manufactures fix or do work, except for emissions in some cases, to cars with expired warranties. No one. TSB's are advisory's on parts, procedures and labor. Recalls are safety only. This isn't a safety issue.

Your beef should be with the original owner of your truck, or selling dealer for not fixing it ahead of time. Used cars are "as-is, no warrantees" after the manufacture warranty ends.
 

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My question was basically if someone is out of warranty and this happens its 5-6k $ to be fixed, why ford doesn't cover it ?

If a phaser is within the faulty population that the TSB addresses, it will exhibit the concern well within the warranty coverage period.

If an owner waits until after the 5/60k powertrain warranty expires to have the issue addressed, Ford may still contribute to the cost or cover the entire repair on a discretionary basis. If you bought the vehicle brand new, you’re much more likely to get assistance.
 

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So they just changed mine at the dealer, it has that whipple tune on it
They call me to say that they couldnt reflash the truck after the repair, but they think its due to that shock sensor antitheft device i installed ? I dont know whats causing it, told them disconnect it and try flashing
Any suggestions ?
 

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So they just changed mine at the dealer, it has that whipple tune on it
They call me to say that they couldnt reflash the truck after the repair, but they think its due to that shock sensor antitheft device i installed ? I dont know whats causing it, told them disconnect it and try flashing
Any suggestions ?

It may be due to your aftermarket tune. If IDS does not recognize the calibration, the programming can fail.

What is a "shock sensor anti-theft device"?
 

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I forget its name, its that perimeter security device thing.

He said driving it around to see if a check engine will pop up
 

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Ok they didnt end up flashing, im guessing it relearned ? And cleared check engine on its own, went thru multiple cycles and running good so far 100miles.
 
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