How do I find the exact build date?
08-23-2015, 08:55 AM
#121
Senior Member
I found the build sheet in the glove box of my 2014. It has the build date right on it. 11/20/2013
09-06-2015, 01:00 AM
#122
Senior Member
New TSB15-0131
I just learned the build date for Ecoboost is a lot more important than I realized. It seems the timing chain issue was NOT corrected until Ecoboost engines that were built after 10/11/14.
Here's the TSB:
TSB 15-0044
Built on or before 10/10/14
FORD: 2011-2014 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 14-0194 to update the Parts List.
ISSUE:
Some 2011-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine and built on or before 10/10/2014 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0016. Other DTCs and driveability concerns may also be present. This concern may be due to a worn primary timing chain.
Here's the TSB:
TSB 15-0044
Built on or before 10/10/14
FORD: 2011-2014 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 14-0194 to update the Parts List.
ISSUE:
Some 2011-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine and built on or before 10/10/2014 may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0016. Other DTCs and driveability concerns may also be present. This concern may be due to a worn primary timing chain.
New TSB15-0131 for you EB guys and girls.
3.5L GTDI - Cold Start ticking/Tapping or Rattle type Noise
Trucks built 2011 - May 29, 2015 Camshaft VCT & Primary Timing Chain
Since dates were discussed, this TSB issued August 19, I believe. Not sure if this information helpful. And for the EB gurus, you may want to post it where it can be more helpful to all.
09-06-2015, 05:15 PM
#124
Senior Member
12-06-2015, 09:27 AM
#128
My 2014 FX4 was built on 12/8/2013. That makes it a Sunday build. The in service date for factory warranty is 11/18/2014. That means this truck took almost a full year before it was bought.
02-13-2016, 09:05 PM
#129
Senior Member
Mine reads May 16 2014. Sat on dealer lot for almost exactly a year. I bought it in May 2015.
Fun Fact: I always hear of my body style as SC, or Super Cab, but in the Etis system they are referred to as "Super/Super Single/Super Cab 4 Door"
Fun Fact: I always hear of my body style as SC, or Super Cab, but in the Etis system they are referred to as "Super/Super Single/Super Cab 4 Door"
03-01-2016, 04:50 PM
#130
Senior Member
I just realized today that it's also on an invoice from Ford service department. Mine was produced 10/06/11 and inservice 1/14/12.