Table 1 shows 25 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (455 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine rattling and whining sounds (nine problems).
There is a know design defect in the cam phaser on the 3. 5l eb motors. Ford knows this exists. They have since redesigned the phasor system to correct this defect. This isn't wear, or use related. It is completely a byproduct of a defective design. Read details...
Timing chain stretched. Only 62,000 miles. Poor design by Ford. Over $3,500. 00 to repair. Fighting with Ford for help. Rattling sounds at cold start. Read details...
Engine ticking sounds like a diesel @start up and driving transmission whining and kicks out of gear while driving Read details...