The Sound Of Cam Phaser Rattle Ford F150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator 3.5L Ecoboost

In this video I have a great example of what "cam phaser rattle" may sound like on a Ford F150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator equipped with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine. This rattle usually happens upon start up after the vehicle has been sitting for a long time. (Usually first thing in the morning.) The noise usually only lasts for few seconds at most. It's been my experience that this noise, or some variation of it, could potentially affect the above mentioned vehicles that were built with the 3.5L Ecoboost from 2013 to around 2020, in my experience. It is possible that this noise could be present in later models as well. (The Expedition and Navigator did not get the 3.5L Ecoboost until a later year. I believe it was 2015 that they got the 3.5L)

Note: This noise can vary in intensity depending.

In my experience, typically, cam phaser replacement is the solution to this noise. However, I would always suggest properly diagnosing this noise before putting a new set of phasers in your vehicle. Phaser replacement is an expensive repair. You don't want to be wrong about it. It never hurts to have a professional, who has personally touched and diagnosed your vehicle, confirm what course of action is needed to repair your vehicle.

Note: this is just an example of what this noise MAY sound like. This is not a how to video. This video is not intended to encourage you to change your phasers if you hear this noise. I'm simply giving an example and conveying my experiences with this noise.

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