How often do cam phasers go bad?
According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cam phasers get bad at a rate of 40% per year. The study is conducted on cam phasers from the year 2010 to 2019.
What happens when a cam phaser goes bad in an engine?
You’ll see a “check engine” and lousy gas mileage if not corrected. A cam phaser on a VVT engine allows the camshaft to be advanced or retarded according to engine needs. Normally it will retard in idle providing better mileage and advance on high RPM providing more horse power.
Why does my Ford phaser need to be replaced?
Wear inside the phaser means the oil cannot be properly controlled and the computer cannot control the variable cam timing. Replacing phaser will sometimes cure this problem but often the fix will only last for a few months.
How much does a Ford F-150 cam phaser shot?
Took truck to Ford dealer – not only is it the cam phaser shot but engine is shot too! – less than 114,000 mi on it!!!! 8000 to put a new engine in it!!!!!
When did the Ford Triton cam phaser change?
The Ford Triton 5.4 version of the atmospheric engine with 24 valves replaced the less powerful 16 valve version in 2004 and was designed for large Ford SUVs and pickups: Expedition, F150, Triton. The Ford Triton range of engines was produced until 2010. The engine blocks for these engines were made of both aluminum and cast iron.
Should I replace the cam phasers?
Replacement of the phasers alone is not the correct repair, all of the cam followers are to be replaced as well. If the phasers were replaced improperly then it could possibly cause engine damage, but it also would not run right once repair was completed.
What do cam phasers do?
The cam phasers are used to advance and retreat cam timing. This is oil pressure controlled by variable cam timing solenoids. When commanded, the solenoids direct oil pressure to advance or retreat the timing. If the pressure drops due to a malfunctioning part, it will cause a knocking noise.
How does a cam phaser work?
A “cam phaser” is just an adjustable camshaft sprocket that can be turned by means of a computer-controled servo. Rather than just setting a certain amount of advance or retard, the computer can advance the cam or cams at low rpm to enhance driveability, and retard the cam or cams at high rpm for more horsepower.