Yes, all Explorer Sport's were stuck on the Gen 1 3.5 EB.
OP's wife Navigator has the Gen 2 which was supposed to fix a ton of those issues, go figure
Ecoboost cam phaser rattle experts, step inside...
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OP's wife Navigator has the Gen 2 which was supposed to fix a ton of those issues, go figure
I’m pretty sure it’s more of an oil pressure build up issue. Oil doesn’t get to the phasers quick enough.
Installing a pressurized pre-lube oiler system would eliminate the oil pressure build up issue.
I’m getting my truck looked at by the dealer tomorrow. The rattle is constant every start almost now. Used to not be as bad, even when cold.
Installing a pressurized pre-lube oiler system would eliminate the oil pressure build up issue.
I’m getting my truck looked at by the dealer tomorrow. The rattle is constant every start almost now. Used to not be as bad, even when cold.
Found this video. He does confirm it’s a pressure issue on start up that eventually breaks the lock out pin that’s supposed to keep it from moving till pressure builds up.
Make sure you get the new part that he says has eliminated this issue so far.
The part numbers in his video description.
Old Style Intake: HL3Z-6256-CD
Old Style Exhaust: HL3Z-6C525-CD
New Style Intake: ML3Z-6256-A
New Style Exhaust: ML3Z-6C525-A
Make sure you get the new part that he says has eliminated this issue so far.
The part numbers in his video description.
Old Style Intake: HL3Z-6256-CD
Old Style Exhaust: HL3Z-6C525-CD
New Style Intake: ML3Z-6256-A
New Style Exhaust: ML3Z-6C525-A
thanks for all the great advice...we have not heard back from FoMoCo yet but I will be sure to see what part numbers they are putting in the stinking lincoln. will most likely sell as soon they fix it too...lol.
My Sport was built in October of 18. Gotta be Gen1.
The bulletin lists Navigators, F-150s, and Expeditions , but not Explorer Sports. I don't understand why it doesn't. Based on volume?
Not sure about that, my apologies but I didnt realize explorers werent listed.
No worries, I appreciate the heads-up.
One difference I immediately noticed, and not sure if this has any bearing on the issue, is that the 3.5L in the Navigators, F-150s, and Expeditions is mounted in line since they're RWD. The 3.5L in the Sport is mounted transverse since it's FWD.
My POS 2018 Raptor went back to the Ford dealer at 14k miles and had timing belt / cam phasers issues. The Ford service manager said it was the equivalent to doing open heart surgery. I got it back after a month, and by 34k miles it happened again. Traded that POS in as fast I could.
Yeah man. Brutal. Same crap we had with the Escalade and 4 cylinder mode issues. Replaced half the engine twice and we got rid of it.
Interesting the 2.7's aren't listed, just the 3.5.
Smart wife with good taste!
Dealer called us late yesterday...all parts are in stock now EXCEPT valve cover gaskets. Ford even authorized them to get aftermarket ones but they are all on backorder. So the wait continues.
In the meantime I am pleased to announce the new escalade prices have finally come down below MSRP, unless of course you want the V.
In the meantime I am pleased to announce the new escalade prices have finally come down below MSRP, unless of course you want the V.
My dealer also said parts (not sure which parts exactly yet) are on backorder for a couple months, but will be fixed under warranty. And that I can still drive it till then. Going to pick it up this afternoon.
They are for sure part of it as I have done two in the last year and half.
just got the Navi back today and the parts replacement list looks very extensive...lol. if anyone wants me to share it please let me know...so far no noise, just pure ford gt ecobeast power.
Did they have to replace the valve covers? I've had a few where the valve covers cracked in half during removal because they got so hot and became brittle.
Nice. I’m still waiting for valve cover gaskets.
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