Well, I put mine in the shop for a second time for the ticking. First time was before Christmas when this was a fairly new issue. They pulled the left valve cover, and checked cam sprockets and lifters, checked tensioners and cam ladders for torque. All checked OK. (this straight off the service ticket). They reassembled and the ticking was still there. I was told Ford engineers were working on the problem. In the meantime, drive with confidence, it's under warrenty.
This time they pulled the valve cover and found a bit of debri on the cam hold-down. Whatever that is. They said this could be causing the problem. The fix - they've ordered a new left side head assemble which comes with two new cams and misc other parts.
The ticking developed / I noticed it, at around 1500 miles. So its been there since before debris was found. The ticking is constant. From startup to turnoff. Increases/decreased in frequency directly relative to RPM. It never goes away, gets less noticable or otherwise changes in character in any way, shape or form. I has however seemingly become more noticable. Is it perception base on my level of irritation, or has the problem really become more advanced? I don't know.
On an emotional level, I don't want a $40K car with a rebuilt engine.
On a rational level, I'm concerned that there may be additional debri that could cause future problems. The new parts that the dealership has ordered will be original Ford equipment just like those installed at the factory. Does anyone have a problem with this course of action? Will the car be perceived as a car with a "re-built" engine, or merely like it has had a repair done. Will there be a perceived loss of value? I know people have had new IRS's installed to resolve the vibration issue, but it seems that an engine rebuild is quite extreme.
What I want - a new engine assembled at the factory. I bought a new car, and now, with only 4000 miles, it has a rebuilt engine. Is wanting the engine replaced a reasonable expectation? I plan on keeping this for quite sometime, in the 5+ year range.
Anyone have any thoughts?
This time they pulled the valve cover and found a bit of debri on the cam hold-down. Whatever that is. They said this could be causing the problem. The fix - they've ordered a new left side head assemble which comes with two new cams and misc other parts.
The ticking developed / I noticed it, at around 1500 miles. So its been there since before debris was found. The ticking is constant. From startup to turnoff. Increases/decreased in frequency directly relative to RPM. It never goes away, gets less noticable or otherwise changes in character in any way, shape or form. I has however seemingly become more noticable. Is it perception base on my level of irritation, or has the problem really become more advanced? I don't know.
On an emotional level, I don't want a $40K car with a rebuilt engine.
On a rational level, I'm concerned that there may be additional debri that could cause future problems. The new parts that the dealership has ordered will be original Ford equipment just like those installed at the factory. Does anyone have a problem with this course of action? Will the car be perceived as a car with a "re-built" engine, or merely like it has had a repair done. Will there be a perceived loss of value? I know people have had new IRS's installed to resolve the vibration issue, but it seems that an engine rebuild is quite extreme.
What I want - a new engine assembled at the factory. I bought a new car, and now, with only 4000 miles, it has a rebuilt engine. Is wanting the engine replaced a reasonable expectation? I plan on keeping this for quite sometime, in the 5+ year range.
Anyone have any thoughts?