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Originally posted by kmitchl View PostI started looking for a 2021 5.0. When I found that this is the first year Ford has gone to dropping out four cylinders when running under light load I dropped that hunt. I would consider a 2020 5.0.
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I bought a 2017 with 37,000 on it and drove the truck for 3 days before the endless trips to the Ford house started because of all the phaser and timing issues. They could never get it corrected and I eventually had the dealership where I bought it refund my money and take the truck back. Have a friend who has had his 2019 in 3 times for the same issues.
Loved the speed and the truck overall but the continual issues with that engine have left me never wanting to buy another Ford again. My wife wants an expedition but considering it uses the same 3.5 I wont consider buying it.
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I've got 175,000 miles on my 2012 eco that I bought new. Nothing major other than normal stuff.
Truck is not babied.
Regarding the "rattle" it showed up at 160,000 miles. If you turn the key halfway, wait 3 or 4 seconds and let the oil pump pressurize the rattle doesn't happen. I was told this by a mechanic and it hasn't rattled since.
I've also seen on YouTube that adding some Lucas oil additive will stop it as well. The rattle- Is Not a big deal IMO.
Buying another another Eco this year at some point.
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Originally posted by bakin7005 View PostThat's interesting...mine just started and doesn't do it every time. I've read it can jump time but now in wondering if it's really a problem it just annoying.
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I just know how pricey this repair is going to be and every time it makes that noise, I just put it off another day. Here I am, 5+ years down the road and it is still doing it.
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Originally posted by ballgame View PostI've got 175,000 miles on my 2012 eco that I bought new. Nothing major other than normal stuff.
Truck is not babied.
Regarding the "rattle" it showed up at 160,000 miles. If you turn the key halfway, wait 3 or 4 seconds and let the oil pump pressurize the rattle doesn't happen. I was told this by a mechanic and it hasn't rattled since.
I've also seen on YouTube that adding some Lucas oil additive will stop it as well. The rattle- Is Not a big deal IMO.
Buying another another Eco this year at some point.
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Originally posted by Dr. Evil View Post
I called Red McCombs Ford about a recall for 2019 3.5 Ecoboost cam phaser issue. I was told there is no recall for this. I’m confused now?
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Originally posted by bakin7005 View PostYou may want to consult that mechanic with a grain of salt.....the oil pump in your engine is mechanical and doesn't provide pressure until the engine is turned over.
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The point is, give the engine a few seconds to go through its start up sequence and allow the oil to get where it needs to. On a cold start if I wait no noise, if I turnover immediately it'll grind.
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Originally posted by ballgame View PostI'm probably wrong on it being the oil pump. I cant remember specifics.
The point is, give the engine a few seconds to go through its start up sequence and allow the oil to get where it needs to. On a cold start if I wait no noise, if I turnover immediately it'll grind.
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Originally posted by kmitchl View PostI started looking for a 2021 5.0. When I found that this is the first year Ford has gone to dropping out four cylinders when running under light load I dropped that hunt. I would consider a 2020 5.0.
I know in my 2014 Ram, all I have to do is put the transmission in manual mode and select 8th gear. It still acts like a normal 8 speed auto without me having to manually shift gears.
Look into it. I wouldn’t let that 8/4 feature dissuade me from buying on if there’s an easy workaround.
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