Gen 2 · Cam phasers
Cam phasers: What Owners Report
Gen 2 Raptor owners report cam phasers problems most often: 49 of 199 defect complaints (24.6%), at a median of 61,000 miles where mileage was stated (32 complaints).
- Complaints
- 49
- Share of generation
- 24.6%
- Median mileage
- 61,000 mi
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
When It Tends to Show Up
Among the 32 complaints that stated a mileage.
Verified Complaint Excerpts
Verbatim, grounded excerpts only — every quote below was confirmed against the original NHTSA record. Names are never shown.
“the Cam Phaser warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure”
“the transmission was shifted hard, and the vehicle jolted. There was a knocking”
“stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the hood that had gotten worse over time.”
“the engine compartment upon starting the vehicle. There was no warning light”
“The Camphasers on my vehicle do not work properly.”
Recalls & Service Bulletins
- Recall 17V598000
Some 2018 F-150 Raptors may have missing roof rivets, increasing rollover injury risk.
- TSB 10095146
Some 2017 F-150s with a 9.75 axle may have a leaky differential housing cover.
- TSB 10095802
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have incorrectly positioned bumper trim pieces.
- TSB 10099471
Raptor models with 3.5L GTDI engine may lose power due to a misadjusted wastegate control actuator.
- TSB 10115957
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues due to a small part.
- TSB 10137068
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues and warning lights.
See the full Gen 2 reliability data or the full Reliability Index.