OH3Cobra
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post pictures of your Raptor pls ordered the same color. sorry to hear you're having an issue
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Horrible noise on cold start up of Ranger Raptor?
pyates999
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Could be the design of the oil system & how it drains back & needs to refill & pressurize those empty passages on initial startup. There is a very informative video on YouTube from Baxter Performance on this very subject.
Crapblaster
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It might be the solenoid for the variable valve timing, otherwise known as cam phasers.
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olefordguy
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IMO, I fairly sure that's part of the cam phaser issue. Know its frustrating but it will be FINE. Went thru the issue with the wife's expedition. All perfect now LONG after the issue. Ours ended up 6 week process due to parts availability. It's a fairly invasive fix. Here is a short video that will give you an idea
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JimmyRR
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Latest update, Ford service have come back and said there is a major fault somewhere in the engine and the engine needs to come out of the car for further testing.
As the car is brand new I believe seeking a refund on the vehicle is warranted. When you invest in such a high performance vehicle, you don't want the engine taken out of the car and taken apart to diagnose and then put back in again.
has anyone else had anything similar in this model where they have been issued a new car or refund? thanks.
As the car is brand new I believe seeking a refund on the vehicle is warranted. When you invest in such a high performance vehicle, you don't want the engine taken out of the car and taken apart to diagnose and then put back in again.
has anyone else had anything similar in this model where they have been issued a new car or refund? thanks.
Mackie
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Sounds identical to the cam phaser problem on F150 3.5L. Always on cold start, identical to your video. Had one set replaced on my 2011, and 2 sets replaced on my 2018 (the first replacements failed after 1 year). The root cause was identified with Cam Phaser part tolerancing at the supplier. Can't believe new vehicles (3.0L now) are still seeing this issue. Surprised the dealer thinks the engine needs to come out unless you can't get the timing cover and valve covers off in vehicle in a Ranger.
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JimmyRR
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After two weeks got the car back today.
Turns out they did have to take the engine out of the car. VCT replaced. Variable camshaft. Brand new car, only 6 weeks old.
I feel this is totally unacceptable, such a major repair on a new car.
So many parts being removed and put back together.
now I have the car back, there feels like there may be a lag when accelerating where there wasn’t before. When you go to pull away and nothing happens for a second. I’m sure it was pretty instant power before?
Very disappointed, will be seeking action from Ford Australia.
Turns out they did have to take the engine out of the car. VCT replaced. Variable camshaft. Brand new car, only 6 weeks old.
I feel this is totally unacceptable, such a major repair on a new car.
So many parts being removed and put back together.
now I have the car back, there feels like there may be a lag when accelerating where there wasn’t before. When you go to pull away and nothing happens for a second. I’m sure it was pretty instant power before?
Very disappointed, will be seeking action from Ford Australia.
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olefordguy
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Understand your feelings and concern. Give it a little time for the trans and everything to relearn. Please keep us updated
olefordguy
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Hate it unfortunately worked out that way. Glad that you were mad whole on the entire purchase refund, etc.
So are you going to order a new one and anticipate all will be good with it or are you going to another manufacturer (Chevy/GMC/Toyota)? Just curious.
So are you going to order a new one and anticipate all will be good with it or are you going to another manufacturer (Chevy/GMC/Toyota)? Just curious.
