2015 F150 3.5 ecoboost VVT solenoid P0015 P0017 DO THIS FIRST Camshaft position sensor

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@SnookFlash 22 сағат бұрын

An exceptional video. Your presentation is a systematic explanation of an intelligent, insightful thought process. And the illustrations you made using your engine are invaluable for part location and identification. Many thanks!

@CodyContway 5 күн бұрын

I have a 2019 with the 3.5. It was throwing the p0021 code. I was going to take it to ford to have them look at it after being quoted 7-900! Dollars to replace the VVT solenoid. I hooked up two wires to the battery in the truck, put them to the “bad solenoid”, tapped the one connected to the power a few times until I heard it start to click, I put the connector back on and tried the one to the exhaust and heard it clicking the first bump, so I think it as stuck and this jumped it. Engine light is off, no more rough idling, we’ll see but I think this did the trick!! Thank you so much you saved me some money bro. 🤞🏼

@DuaneWilder-zj8we 3 ай бұрын

Truck started acting identical to issues described on the way back from FL… power loss, rough idle, etc. Prior to seeing this video - changed oil to Mobil 1 synthetic, replaced cam shaft sensors, but no improvement. Found this video and replicated manual firing solenoids - and reset codes. At 185k, running just like new again! Thank you for sharing!!!

@chaddriggers5120 3 сағат бұрын

I've been going through the exact same thing (including getting the wrong sensor from the parts store) Thank you!

@TyWoodring 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have a 2016 F150 3.5L Ecoboost throwing the same codes and running terrible. I cycled both solenoids on Bank1 using the truck battery about 10 times each. Cranked it and it ran like new. Cleared the codes and it’s been fine since. Thank you!

@kylefisher1040 4 ай бұрын

How do you cycle the solenoids?

@stevedaff9774 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video and advice! I was having the same issue with my 2019, F150 3.5 ecoboost. it was going into limp mode and throwing me the same codes mentioned here. Three days ago, I followed your steps in the video, and since then, it has been running great. We have pulled a couple of 7,000 to 8,000lb loads over the last few days, and still no check engine light or limp mode. It's great to have the power back. Thanks again!

@cameronhoward8306 Жыл бұрын

2014 3.5L eco boost 1 day after oil change all of sudden rough idle and same check engine codes described. Did exactly what you did jumped the 2 solenoids on left first couple times didn’t hear anything and then maybe the 5th time of tapping on + I started hearing them move. Rough idle went away and cleared codes. Thank you very much for this quick fix! Note oil was just over full line drain 1/3 qt out to just below before jumping solenoids may have contributed to them sticking.

@Fred-lg9cp 2 ай бұрын

Thanks to your persistence to figure this out you have saved many of us money and worry. Thanks for your knowledge and willingness to share.

@timgravert5399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. My meter has a test for the VVT bank 1 and VVT bank 2. Having this issue I was getting a fail on bank 1. After cycling these 20 times each bank 1 passed. I really appreciate this. You made my day good buddy. If you are ever in Greeley Colorado I own you a cold one. Tim

@TuanTran-zp8bt Жыл бұрын

fixed mine with it today follow your steps. Although I wish I have seen your video first before changing all spark plugs, ignition coil and camshaft sensor.

@marcisdavidson9996 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. Had a thought the solenoid might be the problem on my 2017 Expedition. Tried this and the solenoid started moving again. Only been a day but time will tell if this lasts. Was starting to fear timing chain might be needed. This is much better news. I followed almost the same path as you. First did the cam position sensor and that didn't help. My idle wasn't just a little rough though, it was really bad barely running. Ran like a top after this

@kindsasquatch9086 2 жыл бұрын

kindred spirit here. I have a 2018 and the issue I'm having sounds very very similar to yours, right down to dissatisfied experiences with the dealership. Thanks for posting this video and for the thoughtful, methodical explanation. I hope your fix fixes mine too, going to try it tomorrow. Cheers from Canada!

@stevied5648 2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go Kevin? Hope it worked

@jjlee101084 2 ай бұрын

Man this worked. Thank you so much brother. Saved me 2800 or 4500 mechanic bill.

@user-dt1yh2nh4m 11 ай бұрын

This fixed my truck. Thanks for posting👍👍👍

@OlivierJardine 6 ай бұрын

Same issues with my 2015 F150 with the 3.5 EcoBoost, your advice saved me a $5900 bill at the Ford dealer who wanted to do an entire primary timing chain overhaul for these symptoms and a P0016. Activated the Bank 1 sensor A intake and swapped all 4 Cam sensors and haven't had an issue since. Grand total was $110 off Rockauto and your wonderful video, thank you good sir from Chinada 🤠

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

What do you mean by activate bank 1 sensor?

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

I did what the guy did in the video and still having the same issue. Any advice?

@OlivierJardine 6 ай бұрын

Activate the (bank 1/passenger sensor A/intake) solenoid by grounding it out with a closed circuit to the battery and the original OEM electrical pigtail off. Tap the contact for .5 sec don't hold it for too long as to not burn out the solenoid. You should hear an audible click, when you do hear that click you activated the solenoid. I would do that procedure several times to free up the stuck solenoid, but remember not to hold the current to the solenoid for more than 0.5 sec at a time. Make sure not to short out the solenoid between its terminals either. I also replaced all 4 Camshaft position sensors ( MOTORCRAFT Part number DU102) Rockauto for $120 all in. I hope that helps 🤠 I also tested the the voltage at the Intake solenoid pigtail with the engine running and the truck sent ~4-6 V of current to that solenoid so sending the full 12V of the battery to it as mentioned above sure will get it moving

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

@@OlivierJardine are those sensors all the same? I believe 3.5 has two exhaust and two intake sensors right?

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

@@OlivierJardine I activated them all and they all clicked. Still no difference /:

@henryjones4709 10 ай бұрын

Great info having the same issue and hate dealerships. Thanks.

@kylemanning3207 4 ай бұрын

Great video, I had the p0018 and p0021 codes on my 2018 f150 3.5 with 50k miles. I did what you said and cycled the solenoids and one actually seemed to be stuck and then started working. I cycled each one 15-20 times and after a 20 mile drive the code didnt come back and the idle is smooth. Fingers crossed!! Ill keep you posted!

@AUTOBROZ780 2 жыл бұрын

hey brother thank you so much , i did valve cover gaskets and a vacuum pump on a truck and it acted crazy after, it was 1.5L low on oil. i cycled the solenoids like you suggested and now the truck runs perfect now. saved my ass thank you so much from Canada

@stevied5648 2 жыл бұрын

what was your symptoms? tapping after warm up? Mine is running fine until warm and then starts tapping and misfiring.

@AUTOBROZ780 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevied5648 something like that yeah. Idled like shit and ran bad

@stevied5648 2 жыл бұрын

@@AUTOBROZ780 thanks for the reply. So it didn’t do it upon startups and first few min of driving?

@AUTOBROZ780 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevied5648 I honestly can't remember all the symptoms but it just ran very bad. I topped it off with oil and cycled the solenoids on the bank setting the code.

@jasoneddy8136 11 ай бұрын

First video I saw about this specific issue with this specific engine. I was about to replace the solenoid. I will do this first. Thanks.

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

Did it work ?

@ufgators2006 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, this also worked on my 2020 Ford F150 with DTC code P0025. Thanks again

@stevied5648 2 жыл бұрын

what was your symptoms? tapping after warm up? Mine is running fine until warm and then starts tapping and misfiring.

@michaelgonzaga3459 Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you for taking the time to share this. Having a similar issue and I’m going to try this

@MrTaylorfenoglio Жыл бұрын

Ty very much. Oil filters are probably more important than oil brand itself

@jasonhorton6133 7 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 I changed the valve cover gaskets on and now I get the p0017 code . I changed the cam sensors and still have the code . Going to try this tomorrow and see if it works . Truck runs great and has never had a rattle or anything just leaking oil on the turbos is why I changed gaskets . Hope this works I don’t want to take it to a dealer either .

@bcortez80 9 ай бұрын

Dude! I had to come on here and thank you. My 2016 3.5 was doing the exact same thing 2-3days after an oil change. Rough idle, throwing codes (1st) P0390, P0394- cam shaft position sensor. Couldn't get the right sensor (3 prong NOT 2). Finally got it, Didn't fix it, then threw P0015, P0017. Found your video, had the same mind set, f*#! the dealer. Tried your solution using the truck's battery until I heard clicking. Running smooth so far!!! Thanks so much for posting! I'll keep you updated!

@juniorv0787 9 ай бұрын

Which one is negative and positive on the connection

@bcortez80 9 ай бұрын

@@juniorv0787 it was a shot in the dark for me but both intake and exhaust solenoids had a solid green wire, then the other wire was like white with blue stripe, on one and brown with pink stripe, on the other. So I figured those were the signal/positive wire, while the consistent solid green were the ground.

@kylemanning3207 4 ай бұрын

Polarity doesn't matter on these solenoids. The only thing you need to make sure is you don't short the two pins together while connecting the battery.

@michaelpincavitch5245 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help! Good job!

@coltongage587 Жыл бұрын

I’m having the same issues right now today watch your video and it was great thank you. But one question which of the two terminals on your VVT solenoid is your positive. Mind run up and down and the wiring into the back of the plug is green with a white and red stripped.

@michaelhendrickson8468 10 ай бұрын

Wow I have a 2019 5.0 and I’m going through the identical thing right now. It’s been to the dealership multiple times. It just ran out of the power train warranty by maybe 2 thousand miles if that. The first time I had the identical codes and identical issues. They said I was a quart low of oil and they added oil and for me to keep a better eye on my oil level. They cleared the codes and said if I still have the problem it’s cam phasers.

@_willalexander.88 10 ай бұрын

It's typical to be a quart low after 5k miles. If you go longer on oil changes that might be the cause of blocked phasers. (Dirty oil) doing what I did will hopefully tell. Goodluck

@rickydowdenrd 26 күн бұрын

Thanks I very much appreciate the info

@ubaidshaikh3406 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful

@cdo450f 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear you fixed your problem yourself, not a fan of dealers either. I think my 3.5 is having the same issue. Did you have a ticking out of that side of engine & exhaust?

@David-82 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not the same for me. Replaced the Solenoids and cam shaft sensors. Still have rough idle. And of course the dealer wants to replace everything to fix it.

@MrVideoyoulike Жыл бұрын

Any videos to fix P0016. VcT bank 1? I was getting a intermittent low oil pressure light then it stopped then the check engine light went on.

@johna7450 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud. Very helpfull

@precisiont5188 Жыл бұрын

So helpful. There is a reason why the dealerships are called stealerships. Either that or they are incompetent. A Ford dealership wouldn't admit a major poblem because they didn't want to honor the warranty.

@cheizaguirre5494 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 3.5 with 112,000 k. can i replace the VVT even tho nothing wrong with them just I’m going to replace the valve gasket i figure might as well since it’s already have it open?

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

Just had my turbos replaced in my 2013 3.5, I had the same codes pop up along with a underboost code, any help or advice?? You video helped a lot but anything else you can think of??

@gonzalochavez7542 Жыл бұрын

Bro I just spent almost 5 grand at at dealership, I had a similar code P0019 and they replaced all four cam phasers and that still didn’t fix the issue so I took it back and they replaced the solenoids for an extra $500. I feel like they new what it was from the beginning but replaced the phasers first because they knew that wasn’t going to fix the issue and that I was going to go back and charge me more money. I wish I would’ve seen this before I spent all that money

@lucada8538 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have a rattling start up before the code popped up?

@michaelcarnahan5842 7 ай бұрын

Ima give this a try, I have a 2018 f150 3.5 that has been running like a champ then random on start up I have codes p0345 and p0349 has a rough idle in start up and levels out but doesn’t make a single rattle or anything just a lack in acceleration aswell, obviously these codes say bank 2 sensor A camshaft position sensor replaced it and same codes,will post a updated when I’ve done it 🤙🏻 65k miles on it btw

@BURNTKNIGHT23 3 ай бұрын

Did you figure it out. My truck has 73k miles

@johnryan2772 Жыл бұрын

The tech told me the VVT was inside the engine and since my truck has 170 on it and they don't want to do with it and I need a new engine. Help?

@innocentukairo7671 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@curtis517 Жыл бұрын

Do you use Lucas Synthetic stabilizer additive? I just did my last oil change 500 miles ago, and these Selnoids are sticking on my car now also. Not sure if Lucas is the cause. That is why I'm asking.

@mattprice-o7w 4 күн бұрын

mine is throwing p0016 and p0019 but no rattle from the timing chain at cold start up?

@jimsullivan306 2 ай бұрын

WHICH SOLENOID TERMINAL IS POSITIVE AND WHICH IS NEGITIVE?

@johnlegg6837 Жыл бұрын

Will this work for a P0014 code as well?

@zackvanblaricum4585 7 ай бұрын

I’m having troubles finding the 3.5 with the metal valve covers anybody got any videos or anything?

@Thebunholio Жыл бұрын

So was the solenoid stuck?

@curtis8559 21 күн бұрын

did you repeat on all four solenoids?

@wolffemergencyresponsellc.3152 Жыл бұрын

How long did it take you to do this?

@corndogspgh5500 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2011. Mine starts and idles fines no miss fires. But the p0017 clears but the next day comes back on. All I have is lack of power going up hill.

@JamesMarshall-wc8ix Жыл бұрын

I also have 2011, code P0016 bank 1 sensor A. No misses, runs fine but lack of power on hills and lackluster acceleration. Did you figure yours out?

@rolandohiebert2144 2 ай бұрын

@@JamesMarshall-wc8ixMine also runs fine with p0016 no rough idle but no boost and code p0299 low boost also shows up after a while but p0016 is the one that's back right away. Were you able to figure yours out?

@jmainesmithsr5936 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Robert-zn9ub 7 ай бұрын

So you basically had a sticking VVT Solenoid. Usually a sign that it could be time to change them. Glad you got your baby going without being robbed by the Stealership.

@tonytafoya2190 Жыл бұрын

Camshaft position sensor was there a special one for the exust vs the intake or are all the sensors the same ? cause after i put the new one then gas smelll comes into play so i was wondering if you got a special sensor for each a and b casue i cant find one

@HuskerRed11 Жыл бұрын

Did you get it figured out? Which one is the exhaust & which one is the intake?

@tonytafoya2190 Жыл бұрын

@@HuskerRed11 i think i figured out that i bought the wrong one like he said he did they must have the items mixed up at the auto parts store because they were all the same on the passenger side there was no difference on my truck 2013 fx4 i didnt not do the drivers side but id guess its the same story !

@Henny15208 6 ай бұрын

Changed all 4 solenoids on mt 3.5l 2013 explorer....same issue, actually a little worse....probably my darn phasers.....

@jakob-dg9mz Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 mustang gt with these exact 2 codes my car is running super rough like it’s cammed, this should do the trick I’m it too huh?

@jakob-dg9mz Жыл бұрын

Dealership said I need to replace vct solenoids and all 4 can phasers

@_willalexander.88 Жыл бұрын

Won't hurt to try! What they told me to. Goodluck

@kbrown4023 Жыл бұрын

Did you cycle the solenoids still in the truck or did you pull them and cycle them on bench?

@_willalexander.88 Жыл бұрын

Still in the truck. I did it that way bc on the 3.5 you need to pull the valve cover. On the 2.7 there external and accessible.

@kbrown4023 Жыл бұрын

@@_willalexander.88 thank you the 2.0 you have to pull cover also. I will give this a shot

@tonynevarez3836 Жыл бұрын

So the battery pretty much reset the solenoids or did you replace a solenoid’s? Thanks again for the video dealer said they want $3500 to do the Cam phasers so will definitely try this first I have 2020 f150 5.0 but has rattle with cam position codes

@jakob-dg9mz Жыл бұрын

@@tonynevarez3836did it fix it ?

@richardgarcia8693 Жыл бұрын

So the problem was only trouble shooting the solenoids?

@_willalexander.88 Жыл бұрын

The problem was a solenoid that was somehow blocked up. Troubleshooting it released the blockage and corrected the issue.

@srtdonmega 8 ай бұрын

Did this problem ever return having the same issue with my 2018 put bank 2 p0022.

@_willalexander.88 8 ай бұрын

Never did

@srtdonmega 8 ай бұрын

@@_willalexander.88 ok I’ll give it a shot hopefully it works for me too. Thanks for the reply 🤝

@MNs_F150 6 ай бұрын

⁠@@_willalexander.88hey I’m having the same issues as you are, got my turbos replaced due to them needing to be. Now the shop says it’s a timing chain. I just tested the solenoids and they all clicked like you said they would. Drove my truck and still have the issue. It’s hard for the truck to get from 1st to 2nd, it’s like there’s no power to get there but eventually it shifts. Any help please!

@OgFarrow Жыл бұрын

I wish it fixed my issue lol

@drew131978 7 ай бұрын

Did polarity matter when testing the selonoids

@curtis8559 21 күн бұрын

I have the same question.

@branonleonard2914 8 ай бұрын

So u just cycled the solenoids and didn’t replace any? Just making sure before I spend money lol

@_willalexander.88 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. It's a troubleshooting step to verify functionality.

@michaelhendrickson8468 9 ай бұрын

Is there a way to do this through forscan?

@_willalexander.88 9 ай бұрын

No. That's software. This is hardware.

@willisg333 2 жыл бұрын

So just running the test on the Solenoids, solved the problem ?

@_willalexander.88 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@willisg333 2 жыл бұрын

@@_willalexander.88 So by putting the 12 V current to them and essentially cycling the solenoids you reset the sensors. I'll def, try it. Thanks . Ive got a P0022 Code on my 2018 3.5 Ecoboost, no rattle, no rough idle, just no power, kinda hesitates. Def. a Cam is being retarded back by the faulty sensor or solenoid.

@_willalexander.88 2 жыл бұрын

@@willisg333 this test verifies the solenoid is working so you can cross that off. I think some trash was causing a blockage but TBD. I change my oil every 5k. All I know is it worked. GL

@BigDaddysPlati 5 ай бұрын

And here I am doing oil changes at 3000😂

@Roy-ij1wq 7 ай бұрын

Using the right oil and filter makes a big difference. Check out this video to see why. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL2pedKqqr7YpHU.html I had the notorious cam phaser rattle on my 2015 Expedition and got rid of it with five oil changes every 5 ,000 miles using either Mobil 1 full sythetic or Penzoil full synthetic with the OEM Ford Motocraft filter. At first I had to flood start the engine by pressing the gas pedal to the floor and crank the engine until the oil pressure read normal. This eliminated the rattle at startup. Eventually, the rattle went away and I no longer have to flood start it. I'm now having the same issue with a lack of power and slow speed idle and similar codes and will be using this method to troubleshoot the issue.

@_willalexander.88 7 ай бұрын

Mobile 1 full synthetic and mobile 1 filter every 5k. Reason I was stumped.