Engine Block - is this normal?!

[Thor’s Stormboost]

I wanted to post here to see if anybody has any credible insight. These are a couple pictures I took of my engine block looking from the front of the truck (was swapping out intakes). My concern is the flaking/peeling. This truck was built 12/4 as far as I can tell with the e-mails Ford sent me. Posted here because it is the 3.5 Ecoboost. This is my second F-150, had a 2021 and traded it for this. I don’t remember seeing the engine look like this, but I have a random eye for details. Thanks in advance for any helpful info!

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[RcFlyer330]

I am no metallurgy expert but what you are seeing is the grain structure of the cast aluminum. It shouldn't be a problem as this it only on the top surface layer and does not look the nicest.
Here is another thread with a similar issue https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/snakeskin-oil-pan.14635/

 

[JExpedition07]

That’s just the aluminum timing cover you are fine

 

[Murrk847]

Although its probably cosmetic, you paid a lot for that truck im guessing. take it to the dealer and see what they say.

 

[powerboatr]

pretty much normal mass produced hurry up alum casting process
the out layer that touched the mold and the mold was just a bit cool.
its cosmetic, but yes ugly
you could buff it down , but unless its CRACKED, it is what it is

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