Engine Issues

[bshs25]

I recently had a vibration in the front of my 2005 Ford F150 FX4, along with numerous codes. I had the cam sensors replaced and three plugs and coils. That did not fix the problem. The service manager told me that I need a new engine because the phasers and timing chain had gone bad. I took it to a different Ford dealer who replaced the fuel pump module and two more plugs. That did not fix the issue either. I took it back and they also said I needed to replace the engine because of the fuel injectors sticking open and causing internal engine problems. I bought a remanufactured engine and the dealer put it in along with new injectors and two new solenoids. The truck is still pulling a code for VCT and the tech is now trying to get answers from the Ford Hotline. Any suggestions about what could be the problems?

 

[blacksnapon]

I recently had a vibration in the front of my 2005 Ford F150 FX4, along with numerous codes. I had the cam sensors replaced and three plugs and coils. That did not fix the problem. The service manager told me that I need a new engine because the phasers and timing chain had gone bad. I took it to a different Ford dealer who replaced the fuel pump module and two more plugs. That did not fix the issue either. I took it back and they also said I needed to replace the engine because of the fuel injectors sticking open and causing internal engine problems. I bought a remanufactured engine and the dealer put it in along with new injectors and two new solenoids. The truck is still pulling a code for VCT and the tech is now trying to get answers from the Ford Hotline. Any suggestions about what could be the problems?

Was it a complete engine or did they have to put it together?

 

[bshs25]

It is a complete 5.4 long block. I hope that answers your question.

 

[blacksnapon]

Defective VCT, improper build, wiring issue. Give the tech some rope, he'll find it.