Top 3 Ford EcoBoost Rattles and How To Fix Them. Must Watch!!!! 

Thank you. 👊🏼

Thanks bro. I sure appreciate it. 🤙🏼

Thank you so much. Yeah it seems to be across the board common rattles among this engine. I’ve owned the 5.0 in my 2016 model and never had any issues. I obviously love my Raptor and the power of the turbos too. Just gotta work these rattles out and it’s ok. 👍🏼

Man this is great information for people that read this. Thank you for your insight James. It is much appreciated 🤙🏼

You’re welcome bro. Thanks for watching. 👊🏼

That’s so frustrating I know. I hate people have to go through these manufacturer quality nightmares and especially to have to fit the bill when all said and done. Thanks for the info 🤙🏼

@@LivinWith3M I know, it's definitely a bummer. Remember when engine life expectancy was 200k+ miles just by changing the oil regularly? Pepperidge Farm remembers. lol Hoping some Lucas oil stabilizer will help with the rattle until we make a decision. It's not something I would add to such a new engine under any other circumstances, but I'm hoping a tacky additive will help keep some lubrication inside the offending phaser when the engine's cold. Rattle-y phasers have been known to seize and shatter into the engine if ignored. O.O

@MrsRepairTech I have heard good things about Lucas. Good luck I sure hope it helps. 🙏🏼

You are quite welcome. 👊🏼

Great info brother. I will definitely share that idea with viewers. Thank you. 🤙🏼

Great advice man. I sure appreciate that information. 👊🏼

How long did you do the flood for ? Every day for a few weeks?

@@cheizaguirre5494 I set my gauges to display the oil pressure on startup and kept the gas pedal to the floor until the gauge read Pressure OK. I did this for several months but it gradually took less time for the pressure to build. It also built pressure quicker in warm weather. The rattle was pretty much gone by my third 5k oil change. It's been below zero for the past week and the oil pressure is there every time without having to flood start and no rattle. If you have a catch can like I do, you also need to be sure to empty it at least every 5k miles when you change the oil. Otherwise it does more harm than good because all that gunk gets recycled in the engine. The can was full when I bought the vehicle and the dealership didn't empty the can when I had them change the oil because it is an aftermarket part and I don't think they knew it needed to be emptied.

@@Roy-ij1wq okay thanks. Does that priming out wear on any components in the engine or even the starter ?

​@@cheizaguirre5494 It may impact the starter. I just had to have mine replaced at 175k miles. My 2007 Expedition with the Triton V-8 went 220k before the starter went out. I think salt and corrosion are bigger factor.

Thank you so much.

You are welcome. Yeah, mine visited the dealer several times, and they could not re-create the rattle. But every time I took it home, it would show itself. They finally got it to act up and replace the cam phasers and VCT solenoids. About two months after that, I noticed the turbo wastegate rattle, and was able to fix that myself. Frustrating for sure.

Ford has spent more money fixing problems than ever befre. It’s the ecoboost. They told dealers NOT to service them unless there is an engine light on.

Dang bro. Yep all that happened to mine but thank God it was under warranty for mine. I fully understand your frustration

Thanks brother. Yeah the 3.5 has its issues. Come on Ford. Let’s fix this shit. 🤷🏻‍♂️

That’s great that you got the springs ordered. That really should fix the noise. Glad to see you came over from the GMC / Cadillac side to the Fords. Let me know how it goes. Glad I could help.

Im tellin ya. Ford needs to be held accountable for these engines doing this, and not just within the warranty period. It’s clearly an across the board issue that needs recalled.

You are most welcome. 🤙🏼

That’s awesome that it’s been reliable like that. They are some noisy engines. 🤙🏼

Great info. Thank you and I’m sure that will help some that read this. Pumps the oil pressure up and stops the rattle. Nice!!!! 👍🏼

I’m actually replacing my phasers next week along with timing chains and all that. But with these push starts, do you just hold the gas down for a few seconds and then push start it and let off the pedal? Is that what you’re saying basically

Awesome. I had the 2016 5.0 for 5 years before with not one issue either. Strong stable engine for sure. Thanks for the tip on Amsoil oil also. 👍🏼

🤙🏼 as you should. Nice. 👊🏼

Thanks man. Also thanks for the added rattle explanation. I’ll definitely pass that on to those people trying to troubleshoot their rattles. 🤙🏼

You are most welcome. Hope my video helped.

I’ve put 2 clamps on my buddys 14 coyote f150 my moms 18 expedition 3.5 and my 16 f150 3.5 fixed the rattle on all of them 😂

Man that’s awesome Info for people that can’t find the 4th rattle. Thanks for that tip bro. 👊🏼

Thank you. Glad they got you fixed up and yep the springs will be the last and cheapest fix. 👊🏼

Brother I totally agree. I had a buddy asking me if I would recommend the Ecoboost for him as he is looking to buy. I said absolutely not if it’s your daily driver and it’s out of warranty used.

Mine never rattled until about 65000, I like it, they are good if you change your oil every 4k miles. Maybe if they didn’t become so expensive there’d be worth it, but if ima pay 80k I’m gonna get a v8, forgot to say. Only thing that’s rattling is the skid plate. Only thing changed since bought was the tires brakes and oil. And has perfect mapping at the moment.

Why not ? Audi and Bmw you pay double that and get more than that .

Ryan that totally sucks and I sure don’t blame you for feeling that way. Ford really needs to step up and do better. Their slogan used to be quality job one, that doesn’t seem to still ring true these days.

Thanks bro. Man I tell ya, it is a hard pill to swallow. Even doing it yourself it’s still expensive. Especially after buying at these car prices these days 👊🏼

Thanks for that info John. Appreciate it brother. I’m sure some of the subscribers here may definitely need to hear that. 🤙🏼

You are welcome. Yes, Mine would chatter loudly for a couple seconds then either go away on its own or when I hit brakes. 🤙🏼

Mine either goes away from tapping the brakes or if I leave it, it seems like the rattle spools up more and more frequent and then lets go and I am good for a bit. Very sporadic timing though. Sounds like the issue is with the IWE.

Yep for sure. I would bet IWE

Will do Brian. Thank you.

It’s really hard to say, but I would start with the cheapest remedy first which would be the springs on the wastegates. That’s less than $15 for that fix. If it doesn’t fix it, then I would think it would be the cam phasers vct solenoids.

Thanks bro, man that’s a crazy high price. Mine was upper $2k to around $3k after tax and everything the dealer put on me. Try a different dealer for sure and tell them you want the updated cam phasers and VCT solenoids used. You don’t want the old design. Ttyl.

It’s out of warranty and can’t afford a new huge truck payment wife is retired and I got 6 years to go until I retire.

Man I fully understand your predicament. The 14 coyote f150 was a great truck. My son had one and never had a check engine light.

I’ve had it installed 6 months and absolutely no issues. The spring is not strong enough to hold it closed like that. Just a bit of tension to stop the rattle. I give you my word you will not experience any negative side effects. 👍🏻

Thanks for the info. It works!

​@@LivinWith3MHow many inches was the added tension spring?? Love my Ecoboost too!! I got a 2014 with 150k. First thing I did was order full bore / polished exhaust manifolds. They came with new head studs and a stainless gasket. I drive the crap out of mine too, spark plugs are done every 24k and I do oil changes every 4k with only motorcraft oil and filter. Just replaced thermostat , cylinder head temp sensor and every related fuse and rely. Only use Motorcraft thermostats. My 3 Rd Ford truck and ive had to wrench on every one but I love em over most.

If you have to, take the spring back off and use two pairs of needle nose, pliers, to make another bend and shorten the spring end. You’re welcome bro. 👍🏼

Thank you for your perspective. I really appreciate it. Any valuable Information like yours helps people who read these comments. Awesome! 🍻👊🏼

Thanks. It is a Factory Ford Raptor. The grille came in it but the company that converted it to the indo Raptor package did paint matching on the grill, bumpers and fender flares. 🤙🏼

@@LivinWith3Mlooks awesome!!

@440lowhertz Thank you ! 😊

How I did it was just grab a spring you think looks close to that length. Then use your hands and stretch to put it on. You should not need tools like pliers to fit these on. You want it to fit snug but not super tight. If the spring is too tight then you will notice your boost gauge won’t boost like normal. Then go to a looser fitting spring. 👍🏼

Having a dealer replace it cost around $700

Man I hear you. I did hear of cam phaser dealer prices going from $2500 to $4000. Not sure why the big price difference from dealer to dealer. But it’s not cheap. Good luck man.

Ouch,thanks brother

​had my PCM reprogrammed (under customer satisfaction program 21b10) on my18 raptor due to phasers at 72k and got an extended warranty of 1yr or 12k miles in case they needed replaced later, at 85k phasers started acting up and I was out of warranty. Now I need to come out of pocket for the repairs.

Man I sure hate to hear that.

You are most welcome.

Very good tip! Thank you. Yes that will prevent rattles and also the infamous trac binding and breaking like so many have. 👊🏼

I would bet on the IWEs going out. Please check that before spending a ton of timing chain or belt.

@@LivinWith3M thanks 👍 yeah if it was the timing belt I would think it would make that sound whether in 4wd or 2wd it only makes it in 2wd, the truck only has 75k miles on it and I barely drive it.. thanks for the info!

@gjs_5554 your welcome bro. If you think to let me know what you find out I would appreciate it. 🤙🏼

@@LivinWith3M definitely will do

Believe it or not these are factory 2018 raptor Ford headlights

Thanks Jeff for that correction. Makes sense and I hope the viewers will read your helpful comment and be advised. I sure appreciate that. 👊🏼

@@LivinWith3M anytime brother. I hope I didn’t sound like an ass trying to correct you because that was not my intention at all. Just trying to help a brother out. BTW (at least I believe that’s the way it works) 😂. Have a great day

Not at all bro. I really do value your information and help. 👊🏼

@@LivinWith3M 👊🏻

Great advice bro. Thanks👊🏼

Man, I hate that. Please have it checked asap.

I can certainly understand the frustration.

Mine started at 48k miles. I have conquered all my rattles as of now.

@@LivinWith3M how long did you run it with that rattle

Oh as soon as I started hearing it I started researching and I would say only 1000 miles before fixing it. I had warranty to replace the cam phasers and then I fixed the turbo wastegate rattle easy enough with the springs, and the IWE you can just unplug until you have money to get them replaced.

Supposedly they fixed all rattles on newer models but hopefully someone will chime in with a newer Raptor for verification. 🤙🏼

I'm pretty sure after 2016 the wastegates are all electronic

I can sure understand your frustration bro.

I respect that. I’ve had many 5.0engines over my life. Love them. 👍🏼

I totally understand. A lot of people do. 🤙🏼

Man that is very interesting. I will definitely give that idea a try. Thank you. 🤙🏼

"then turn everything loose at same time" - not sure what that means ... explain please

@@williamh2594 the ignition key & accelerator

Just take your foot completely off the accelerator, and it will start.@@williamh2594

@@williamh2594 yeah got confuse when he said turn everything loose at the same time

Man I totally agree. 🤦🏻‍♂️

The Ecoboost definitely comes with its share of issues to address for sure. But once we address the cam phasers with the updated ones, then replace iwe on the front hubs, possibly put two springs on turbo linkage to stop rattling and usually it fixes most rattles. I still love my fords. Just my opinion.

Omg that is absolutely terrible. I hate you experienced that. Hopefully people will read this and now we know that in some instances the check engine light will not show cam phaser issues. The dealer should have replaced the vct solenoids and phasers at time of complaint knowing the history of these faulty components. Thank you for your insight.

Man I totally get your frustration. 🤦🏻‍♂️😖

Thank you.

@@LivinWith3M No, I mean these Android consoles are garbage.

Gotcha. For sure they are just that. I constantly have issues from mine. Thanks.

I just went back and watched the video and have no issues with volume on my end. Hmmm 🤔

​@@LivinWith3M I think he means in regards to making ford accountable for "budget engineering".

Gotcha. That does make sense. Thanks. 👊🏼

Only if other makes have zero issues. Let me know. I’ll wait.