Ok so some may know about this some may not but it is something that is coming on strong with many showings at dealerships across America. So as most know it is timing chains that are prematurely stretching causing this startup noise. The news is that there is updated parts out there to address this and Ford now has a TSB on this issue formally admitting to it being a common problem. I go over it all in this video. There is also a link to just how it sounds in the description of the video on youtube. Hopefully more dealers will be willing to dive into the engine with some guidance from Ford now.
Ford F150 3.5L Ecoboost Rattle Upon Start Up- Timing Chain Stretch Issues TSB
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Then maybe you should go AWAY!!
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You haven't answered any question you just kept posting that I should trade it in saying that I've had a lot of problems. I work on cars every day you will not find a perfect car I don't care what you buy 90% of the time you are just buying someone else's problems and that goes for new vehicles also that's why there are TSB's.
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Took my truck in last Monday to have the phasers and chain done, dealership said it would be done Wednesday but when I called Wednesday they said they were going to replace the the chain tensioners as well because they had visible wear on them. They had to order the parts so it ended up being Monday before it was done but they provided me with a rental because it was under warranty. This is the first time I have heard of them replacing the tensioners...has anyone else had this done? Also, my wife had to pick it up so when I got home I took a look under the hood and found 2 vacuum hoses not connected which is kind of frustrating but what can you do.
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Interesting I would have asked for the parts to see the wear unless they are saying that the guides had wear then again I would ask to see the parts. I'm still waiting on 2 phasers to come in then I'll tear mine down even though it hasn't made the sound in 2 weeks.
I dropped off my 2013 F150 Ecoboost at the dealer nine days ago for this issue. Truck has 58,000 mi on it, so still within the power train warranty. They called me this morning and said that they had changed the oil and could not find a problem (no noise at startup.) A miracle!!! I have been hearing the startup sound every morning for the past few weeks and actually recorded it on my phone. The dealer has done all maintenance on the truck since I bought there, and I have had all work done within their schedule. What are my options at this point?
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Tell them to keep it til they hear it.
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Well then drive it. You only have 2k miles left on warranty. Dont go over or they will wash their hands of it.
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If it does it every morning, park it at the dealer the night before. Keep the keys with you until the next day so you can show the service advisor and tech what it sounds like.Took them nine days to do the miraculous, all-curing oil change. I'd like to drive it a bit before I go in a nursing home...
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For your sake, I hope it did solve the issue, but forgive me for being skeptical.
I would video your start-up EVERY morning from now on. If it doesn't do it then you can delete the video and start again the next day. But at least you could arm yourself with time stamped video if it does occur again.
Thanks, me too. At this point, I guess I will have to park it at the dealership, keep the keys, and go start it up in front of them the next day. Also, the CS Rep said that TSB 15-0131 did not apply to my 2013 Ecoboost, so everyone be aware of that when dealing with this issue...For your sake, I hope it did solve the issue, but forgive me for being skeptical.
I would video your start-up EVERY morning from now on. If it doesn't do it then you can delete the video and start again the next day. But at least you could arm yourself with time stamped video if it does occur again.
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That tsb applies to all 3.5s up thru early 2015s the service Rep is an idiot.
unfortunately I heard the rattle 2 more times in a month long road trip we just returned from. that makes 4 times in the last year. doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to when though. both overnight rests before starting but not the coldest nights at all. still haven't taken it to the dealer because 4 starts out of 10 months, there is no way they'll be able to reproduce on demand :/
No, that was the regional Customer Service rep after I escalated my complaint to corporate. She basically went "soup nazi" on me and closed the case. I have tried to be professional and address the issue. Too bad it has fallen on deaf ears. Volume trumps service and integrity again. Sad world we live in. I picked up my truck this morning and the sound was still there, although since it is in the 70s outside, it wasn't as horrible as it has been. Strangely, the service tech did not hear it... I like my truck, other than this problem. Shame that it seems I will have to consider this before I make my next purchase. I am sure Ford will be ok without me though.
I haven't gotten analysis done but 1 of my rattles on start happened just 2 days after a fresh oil change (Mobil 1) so it seems unlikely that it's related to fuel in oil viscosity ratings, etc. I'm not even convinced there is a temperature correlation anymore, just something about the cam position on shutdown?
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