2018 F150 Ecoboost cold start rattle

**KRT** · 03-06-2023, 08:21 PM

Actually all models with the Ecoboost

So looks like the issue has been extended to OCt 2019 build date (2020 model year)

Some say it’s the VVT gears (phasers) some say tensioners, some say stretched timing chains. Ford says updated VVT gears. However with cam crank correlation codes it’s the chains.

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**SCHUNTINFANATIC** · 03-06-2023, 08:23 PM

How much does this set the wallet back? My 2013 just clicked 100k and it’s not doing it, yet.

**wdhigh** · 03-06-2023, 09:47 PM

The consumer is screwed when it comes to new vehicles.

**bbhntr48** · 03-07-2023, 06:23 AM

I sold my 2018 Ecoboost just for this reason, sad state of affiars

**banded_mallard** · 03-07-2023, 06:41 AM

Sold my 2015 for this very reason. I bought a 2019 tundra and have never looked back.

**jwilliams** · 03-07-2023, 08:22 AM

I had a 2019 that did that. Just sounds bad. Never had an issue but hated listening to that thing

**quack head 11** · 03-07-2023, 08:25 AM

Everytime KRT post up a repair I love my Tundra more and more

**Smilee** · 03-07-2023, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by wdhigh

The consumer is screwed when it comes to new vehicles.

Product validation and testing is subpar

**KRT** · 03-07-2023, 10:07 AM

$2650.00 ish

New chains, guides, phasers (VVT), solenoids, water pump, spark plugs, gaskets, etc

**TXFowler** · 03-07-2023, 01:28 PM

On my old 18 they replaced timing chases, can phasers and camshaft. The 3.5 is a hot engine, but seems like needs stronger components. We’ll see how my 23 holds up…

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**Saltydog235** · 03-07-2023, 01:36 PM

If my ‘21 does it, it’ll get fixed. Dang thing is a rocket. Put a 5 Star Tune on it and it’s just badass.

I own an ‘18 Tundra, I don’t drive it.

**Steel Slinger** · 03-07-2023, 01:40 PM

Heard a Ford idling in Walmart parking lot yesterday sounded like the timing chain was slapping. When I can out he had done cut it off.

**StrutnBPS** · 03-07-2023, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Saltydog235

If my ‘21 does it, it’ll get fixed. Dang thing is a rocket. Put a 5 Star Tune on it and it’s just badass.

I own an ‘18 Tundra, I don’t drive it.

Good thing that you are keeping it for whenever the Ford goes in the shop.

**Saltydog235** · 03-07-2023, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by StrutnBPS

Good thing that you are keeping it for whenever the Ford goes in the shop.

I’ve got another Ford. My kid might get the Tundra unless I get it sold. I love my Land Cruisers, the Tundra is a slow, weak, loud, dump truck riding, gas guzzling turd.