Will Faulty Cam Phasers Eventually Fail??

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Jul 16, 2009 | 08:21 AM

AB328

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Will Faulty Cam Phasers Eventually Fail??

I have a 2004 Fx4 5.4 that has had the noisey cam phasers since day one. I now have 50,000 miles on it and am wondering if it will eventually cause a major engine failure? My dealer always said they wouldn't fix it because it was "normal." I am looking at trading up, but won't do so until the new motors are available. I am just wondering if my motor will have any major problems before then?

Jul 16, 2009 | 11:12 AM

Fishin76

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I've got 107K on my 04, and they have not broke yet, (knock on wood), but are very noisy. I wonder the same thing, but who knows.

Jul 16, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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Do the cam phasers cause the engine to "tick" at idle? Mine does that.

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Jul 16, 2009 | 03:48 PM

Flash1034

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What is involved to replace these? Is it a big job?

Thanks,

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Jul 16, 2009 | 04:17 PM

Oldguy4

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Originally Posted by AB328

I am looking at trading up, but won't do so until the new motors are available.

What new motors? I'm in the dark here.

Jul 16, 2009 | 07:30 PM

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It's in the rumor mill that Ford is going to have a 5.0L engine and a 6.2L engine in the future. The 6.2L engine is supposedly going to be offered in the F150 Raptor and Super Duties only. The 5.0L is going to be offered in the F150. Rumor has it 2011 or 2012 will be the introduction of these engines to the masses. They are also working on Direct Injection turbo engines with smaller displacement for the near future.