I was very proactive- pushed to ensure I had price protection when my order rolled over from a 2022 order to a 2023. When it came in this past December āthe dealer saidā the price protection/private offer would be in a check after purchase- Loooong story short- the dealer manager says Ford Fāed...
Sad to report that after getting my cam phasers replace at 7,302 miles šMy new 2023 Badlands has to have the 2.7 motor replaced due to a broken timing chain at 7,764 miles. She left me on the side of the road on my way to work. Iāve been aghast and shocked since.
This all comes after Iāve been...
I switched to Amsoil for turbos and the rattle went away for a short period of time. The rattle came back. when it got to the point sheād rattle after 4 hours of sitting, I put her in for warranty cam phaser replacement. I pick it up tomorrow
My understanding is this is a common Ecoboost issue (for several years) where the cam phasers donāt immediately ālockā into proper position during cold starts. You will know you have this problem if you have a diesel type of rattle during cold starts(see video in my original post-turn up volume)...
Less than 8,000 miles on my 2023 Badlands and had to put it in for warranty repair on cam phasers. Itās been rattling for a little while during cold starts 8+hours since last start. Recently started rattling after 4+hours of sitting. The service department hasnāt done a diagnostic yet but, Iām...