smurfs_of_war

CEL came on the other day, I was a couple blocks from the dealership so I figured they'd be able to code it quick and book it in since sometimes these codes can be spooky.

What I suspected was a CAT issue or maybe an O2 sensor came back as a camshaft position sensor fault. Tech went into service for about 10 minutes, came back and nonchalantly said "good news is you're covered for a new engine."

DA FU**? That escalated quickly! CEL has since gone out.

Did some searching on it- apparently poor oil pressure is a common culprit. Anybody have any experience with this? Do I dare trust this thing if they plan on doing open heart surgery like this or do I unload the old girl? Man- what a **** way to hit the weekend.

dac12046

What engine do you have?

smurfs_of_war

5.4 3v 69000km

dac12046

I had that motor in my last Ford never left me stranded if they cover it under warranty go for it or maybe see what they will do for a trade in

smurfs_of_war

That's what is so weird. It runs like a champ! No stumbling or weird behaviour. Is it possible that code could surface from a chain of little events and just be a one off?
My biggest concern- if I do need an engine swap- how able are they? Does the replacement come as a crate (block, rotating assembly and heads) pre assembled or do I have to be paranoid about some kid forgetting the difference between ft lbs and in lbs.

MT-Ford

This seems weird cam position sensor fault and they are changing the engine.
Hopefully a new crate engine.

smurfs_of_war

Hope so. Might as well do it right. They can't get it in until Nov 4th for further diagnostics and recommended I park it until then. Yeah, right. Park my work truck for 9 days. I guess if they are thinking it might need replacement- might as well make it DESERVE a replacement.

MT-Ford

Ya buddy time to rod the sheet out of it.

sullyman

Don't run the heck out of it, they are changing your engine, but you will get back the same transmission, rear differential, etc.

Would let them do it. A brand new engine means your truck will last alot longer. Go for it!

smurfs_of_war

No, no. I'm just going to keep running it normally. I just can't park it.