NHTSA Complaint #11152168 — 2013 FORD F-150

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11152168
Vehicle	2013 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 16, 2018
Date Filed	November 17, 2018
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

ENGINE HAS GRINDING NOISE FOR 2-3 SECONDS ON DAILY INITIAL STARTUP AND WHEN ENGINE IS COLD AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS. DEALER PERFORMED ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC AND DIAGNOSED THE TIMING CHAIN ISSUE. FOR TIMING CHAIN ISSUES, THIS REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TIMING CHAIN AND PHASERS. DEALER EST COST TO FIX = $4000+. THIS HAS BEEN A REPORTED ISSUE FOR THIS ENGINE OVER THE LAST 3+ YEARS. FORD HAS REFUSED TO ADDRESS ON A RECALL, OR REFUND CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE ALREADY INCURRED THIS EXPENSE.

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