Cam phaser problem years
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Cam phaser problem years
I didn't see this anywhere, but what year did the cam phaser problems start showing up?
Our 2002, 2001, and 1998 5.4 V-8's (knock on wood), are all o.k.
I'm looking for another truck, from 2003-2009 with a 5.4 v8, and wanted to avoid (if possible) a year that might be a problem.
Thanx
Our 2002, 2001, and 1998 5.4 V-8's (knock on wood), are all o.k.
I'm looking for another truck, from 2003-2009 with a 5.4 v8, and wanted to avoid (if possible) a year that might be a problem.
Thanx
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I didn't see this anywhere, but what year did the cam phaser problems start showing up?
Our 2002, 2001, and 1998 5.4 V-8's (knock on wood), are all o.k.
I'm looking for another truck, from 2003-2009 with a 5.4 v8, and wanted to avoid (if possible) a year that might be a problem.
Thanx
Our 2002, 2001, and 1998 5.4 V-8's (knock on wood), are all o.k.
I'm looking for another truck, from 2003-2009 with a 5.4 v8, and wanted to avoid (if possible) a year that might be a problem.
Thanx
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04-06 seemed to be the problem years. 03 would still be a 2v as would an 04 heritage model. Have seen problems on an 08 but it was a company truck and anything will break if you beat on it like a government mule.
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there's nothing really "wrong" with it, and the engine will run fine. If you go to a drive-thru and have your window down, it will sound like a new diesel (nice and quiet diesel) if your cam phasers are going bad, or, are bad. I had an 06 that had that issue and put another 40,000 miles on it before trading it in.
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Here is a clip from an '06 I was looking at buying, could be heard while standing 5'-10' away at idle:
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I'm not typing all that...Google "What is a Cam Phaser?" Never mind...did it for you...cut and paste...
What are cam phasers?
Ford’s cam phasers are specially designed, computer-controlled cam gears that have the ability to adjust camshaft position (centerline – advance or retard) while the engine is running. They are used on all 2005 and newer, Ford 3 Valve Modular engines. Since the Modular 3V engine uses two camshafts, one phaser is required for each camshaft - two cam phasers per engine.
How do they work?
Engine oil is pressure fed through a series of passageways in the cylinder heads and camshafts, then out into the cam phasers. The engine computer controls a pair of solenoids that adjusts this oil flow through a series of chambers inside the cam phaser. Located inside these chambers are vanes, attached to a free-floating central hub. The hubs are directly attached to the camshafts, and as oil is allowed into and out of these chambers, the position of the cam can be retarded up to 60 crankshaft degrees.
What are cam phasers?
Ford’s cam phasers are specially designed, computer-controlled cam gears that have the ability to adjust camshaft position (centerline – advance or retard) while the engine is running. They are used on all 2005 and newer, Ford 3 Valve Modular engines. Since the Modular 3V engine uses two camshafts, one phaser is required for each camshaft - two cam phasers per engine.
How do they work?
Engine oil is pressure fed through a series of passageways in the cylinder heads and camshafts, then out into the cam phasers. The engine computer controls a pair of solenoids that adjusts this oil flow through a series of chambers inside the cam phaser. Located inside these chambers are vanes, attached to a free-floating central hub. The hubs are directly attached to the camshafts, and as oil is allowed into and out of these chambers, the position of the cam can be retarded up to 60 crankshaft degrees.
