NHTSA Complaint #11482974 — 2013 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine vibrated and lost compression while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to replace the cam phasers; however, approximately three months later the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.