2015 F-150 V6 Duratec issues

[autoapprentice]

Hi all,

I recently had my F150 lose power while driving, and then when I restarted it, it was making really loud noises and running very rough. I limped it home about 2 miles.

I left the vehicle parked, and ran my code reader. I had several codes, timing and misfire related

P0012
P0017
P0302
P052B

I took off the intake plenum, and both valve covers. I found quite a bit of sludge on the VCT oil control solenoids (previous owner). I replaced the solenoids, and I notice excessive metal shavings on the filter screens on the outside solenoids.

I buttoned everything back up, performed an oil change, and cleared the codes. After all this, the engine ran better, but there is still some loud noise and the new codes are Timing, pressure, and temperature related

P0012
P052B
P0108
P0113

I am attaching some photos, but I can’t figure out how to attach a video.

I have a timing kit, water pump, oil pickup tube, and new Melling oil pump ready to go. And advice/recommendations/experience greatly appreciated.

 

[clinebarger]

You probably want to buy the camshaft lock tools.

I would replace all 4 cam phasers using OE Ford parts.

The cam tools would've been helpful to verify physical cam timing (To each other anyway) when you had the valve covers off.
Also could've took a wrench to each camshaft to see if one of the phasers isn't locking.

 

[autoapprentice]

A family mechanic who lives out of state (no benefit from diagnosis) said it sounds like rod knock. he recommended a reman. long block. Every local shop in my area has quoted 9k-10k and that is with a Jasper engine. I currently owe 9k on the truck. I am possibly going to just call it quits and get a different truck.

 

[super20dan]

dont buyy fords period!

 

[Number_35]

A family mechanic who lives out of state (no benefit from diagnosis) said it sounds like rod knock. he recommended a reman. long block. Every local shop in my area has quoted 9k-10k and that is with a Jasper engine. I currently owe 9k on the truck. I am possibly going to just call it quits and get a different truck.

Sorry to hear about your problems. Is that the 3.3 (non-EcoBoost)? How many miles on it?

 

[autoapprentice]

Sorry to hear about your problems. Is that the 3.3 (non-EcoBoost)? How many miles on it?

It is the 3.5 non ecoboost with 194k miles. I bought it one year ago with 191k.

 

[Number_35]

It is the 3.5 non ecoboost with 194k miles. I bought it one year ago with 191k.

Is it basically the 3.5EB but w/o the turbo, or is a completely different engine?

 

[autoapprentice]

Is it basically the 3.5EB but w/o the turbo, or is a completely different engine?I

I think so. It is longitudinally mounted. The water pump is external.

 

[meep]

This engine is known to be very long lived. I’d want a solid diagnosis for certain before changing vehicles.

 

[clinebarger]

This engine is known to be very long lived. I’d want a solid diagnosis for certain before changing vehicles.

Problem is....Not many shops want to do internal engine work/diagnostics.