2011 F-150 Ecoboost Cold Start Grinding Noise - Timing Chain
#31
And there you go...answering your own questions.
If you tear it down and replace the chain.... you have not fixed it.
So why tear it down and replace the chain?
Wait until there is a proven repair... you are on record as reporting the issue... you should be covered.
#32
If the problem is as wide spread as you are making it sound, it seems improbable that at least one "known" member of this site has not reported the issue... or even replied to this thread.
#33
Interesting, a guy who just joined calling a "known" member a Troll.
Your words speak for themselves.
FYI, in the thread you linked to, you have 67 post... in one thread.
The reason I am posting is to bring a little reality to the thread and beat back the hysteria.
#34
Interesting, a guy who just joined calling a "known" member a Troll.
The reason I am posting is to bring a little reality to the thread and beat back the hysteria.
#35
And there it is... you bought a used truck with some issues... you are unhappy, and now you've decided to "spread the word".
My best advice to you is , sell the truck, take your loss and get something you can be happy with.
A little monetary loss for peace of mind, a trade worth making.
I am out.
#36
And there it is... you bought a used truck with some issues... you are unhappy, and now you've decided to "spread the word".
My best advice to you is , sell the truck, take your loss and get something you can be happy with.
A little monetary loss is for peace of mind, a trade worth taking.
I am out.
My best advice to you is , sell the truck, take your loss and get something you can be happy with.
A little monetary loss is for peace of mind, a trade worth taking.
I am out.
#38
#39
I have a 2011 EB also makes the same noise for awhile now. Dealership has kept it overnight numerous times, no noise. I live in Charlotte,NC and it has made the noise when its 80 degrees in the morning, so i don't think temp has anything to do with it. I have 105,000miles on it, only been serviced by the dealer. Very intermittent, some times i go a month without hearing it and sometimes every day for a week.
#40
I have a 2011 EB also makes the same noise for awhile now. Dealership has kept it overnight numerous times, no noise.
I live in Charlotte,NC and it has made the noise when its 80 degrees in the morning, so i don't think temp has anything to do with it.
I have 105,000miles on it, only been serviced by the dealer. Very intermittent, some times i go a month without hearing it and sometimes every day for a week.
This video was from this morning October 2nd 2014.
You'll be able to learn a lot more here: 2011 ecoboost noise on start up - Page 46 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
It's a more active thread.
#41
#42
I've got this issue as well
All,
I do have this noise on startup of my 2012 Platinum EB that I just bought Labor Day weekend. I'm at 36k, so no warranty, but I'm wondering if this should be covered under the powertrain warranty... Wondering if I need to call my bank and add that ESP to the truck this week.
I'll see if I can get a video of it in the morning or this weekend at least.
DZ
I do have this noise on startup of my 2012 Platinum EB that I just bought Labor Day weekend. I'm at 36k, so no warranty, but I'm wondering if this should be covered under the powertrain warranty... Wondering if I need to call my bank and add that ESP to the truck this week.
I'll see if I can get a video of it in the morning or this weekend at least.
DZ
#43
I do have this noise on startup of my 2012 Platinum EB that I just bought Labor Day weekend. I'm at 36k, so no warranty, but I'm wondering if this should be covered under the powertrain warranty...
What I can tell you is that even with the noise they won't necessarily replace the chain and do the TSB. They want to see a cam timing variance of more than 5+ degrees first as stated on the TSB.
Wondering if I need to call my bank and add that ESP to the truck this week.
I'll see if I can get a video of it in the morning or this weekend at least.
#44
It's a shame if they won't fix it just based on the noise alone (knowing that they have a TSB related to this). Why?....because surely the noise is not 'normal' or acceptable. If every Ford dealer in the US that tried to sell a used 3.5 ecoboost heard this noise at startup when the salesperson shows the customer the vehicle and the salesperson said "oh, don't worry about that. That noise is normal, it won't cause any damage." What do you think the customer would do/think? I know what I and any other person with a functioning brain would do. Look at the salesperson like they were insane and walk away because you know you'd be thinking you can't trust that guy/gal.
Whether a large amount of people will begin to see this problem as they get more miles on their ecoboost or not remains to be seen. However, since the TSB says it applies to every 3.5 ecoboost built up to Oct 2014, that's potentially a LOT of engines affected. Since customers with problems are more likely to search online for a solution and vent their frustrations, I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this in the coming months or years as these trucks age.
Crossing my fingers (and doing good maintenance) that my 2014 F150 with ecoboost will be ok for at least 200k miles. I've always had pretty good luck with vehicles with the routine maintenance I do, so I'm hoping my luck will continue with my new truck.
Whether a large amount of people will begin to see this problem as they get more miles on their ecoboost or not remains to be seen. However, since the TSB says it applies to every 3.5 ecoboost built up to Oct 2014, that's potentially a LOT of engines affected. Since customers with problems are more likely to search online for a solution and vent their frustrations, I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this in the coming months or years as these trucks age.
Crossing my fingers (and doing good maintenance) that my 2014 F150 with ecoboost will be ok for at least 200k miles. I've always had pretty good luck with vehicles with the routine maintenance I do, so I'm hoping my luck will continue with my new truck.
#45
Your dealership will be in the best position to determine if a repair can be made under warranty. Do you plan on heading in for diagnosis soon? Once you've had your dealer check this out, I'll be able to research some options to help.
Crystal