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Ford F150 3.5L Ecoboost Rattle Upon Start Up- Timing Chain Stretch Issues TSB

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I have a 2013 F 150 Limited, it started rattling 10mo ago. Fortunately I have an extended warranty, so the fix will cost me 100.00. The rub is unless the dealer personally hears it they won't cover it, and it happens often but not every time. Went in for coolant leak, and coil boots. When they started the truck on second day it rattled like crazy ( mechanics words ). Now I'm told Ford doesn't have the parts due to covid effecting production. Now water pump and tensioners are on hold. They gave truck back and said watch coolant level till timing chain kit finally arrives. SMH
I bought my 2017 Lariat 3.5 Ecoboost 8/6/20 w/ 52K miles. It was a CPO truck, but obviously had been used as a tow beast. The first morning I started it, I heard the rattle. Several days, several videos and the dealer finally said; bring it in. It sat there 2-1/2 weeks before they finally got the parts. Just got it back yesterday afternoon. Hoping the fuel mileage improves w/ the new phasers.
 
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