AFrench7
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Just wanted to start a little something here for everyone's benefit, just in case some poor soul out there is dealing with the same problems I am.
Back story : just got my 22 F150. I've had it 5 weeks now. 2.7EB, 4x4, super crew, and 302A pack. That's it, the only addition I made on top of the 302A was a 36 gal tank, and a built in brake controller. Aside from the sync and heated seats it's a fairly plain truck.
The problem: @ 1661 miles, service engine soon light comes on, promptly followed by a CEL and heavy derating of the engine. I freaked out, turned around and went home. Pass app says turbo wastegate actuator position sensor OR associated wiring harness fault. Alright, whatever. Shit happens right? I've been wrenching on Ag/industrial stuff for about 8 years now, I know this stuff happens. Disconnect battery, let sit for an hour, come out, reconnect, and fire it up. CEL still present, full power returned, CEL clears after a few key cycles. I decide that regardless of this, I still take truck in, have them go through it, and print me a very detailed list of everything annotated by their tech. I was good to go.
@2481 miles, this very morning, same malfunction. Not surprised at all. Call up dealer, made an appointment and I told them to go through it with a fine tooth comb. Can't get me in till Friday the 9th of Sep, but it's whatever. This time I'm not disconnecting the battery, so I have a full work week and a day ahead of me with no cruise and NO power. It'll be a bit rough haha.
I know the wastegates aren't seized. They can be moved slowly by hand. Have heard stories of other folks out there getting new turbo/actuator sets and still having the problem return. Idk, I'm skeptical, but I feel like this might be a harness or ECM problem... Who knows! Hopefully I find out in a few weeks and have some solid answers for everyone. I'm curious and very sad at the same time. This is my very first NEW vehicle. I've always loved the 2015+ trucks (I live in Wisconsin, no worries about rust with the aluminum) which was the largest selling point to me when shopping. And I did my due research on the 2.7, was storied to be just an absolute tough as nails power house. But now I'm depressed, truck make no more whoosh ? haha, I'll be back in a few weeks hopefully for an update, fingers crossed I get solid data about this malfunction.
Back story : just got my 22 F150. I've had it 5 weeks now. 2.7EB, 4x4, super crew, and 302A pack. That's it, the only addition I made on top of the 302A was a 36 gal tank, and a built in brake controller. Aside from the sync and heated seats it's a fairly plain truck.
The problem: @ 1661 miles, service engine soon light comes on, promptly followed by a CEL and heavy derating of the engine. I freaked out, turned around and went home. Pass app says turbo wastegate actuator position sensor OR associated wiring harness fault. Alright, whatever. Shit happens right? I've been wrenching on Ag/industrial stuff for about 8 years now, I know this stuff happens. Disconnect battery, let sit for an hour, come out, reconnect, and fire it up. CEL still present, full power returned, CEL clears after a few key cycles. I decide that regardless of this, I still take truck in, have them go through it, and print me a very detailed list of everything annotated by their tech. I was good to go.
@2481 miles, this very morning, same malfunction. Not surprised at all. Call up dealer, made an appointment and I told them to go through it with a fine tooth comb. Can't get me in till Friday the 9th of Sep, but it's whatever. This time I'm not disconnecting the battery, so I have a full work week and a day ahead of me with no cruise and NO power. It'll be a bit rough haha.
I know the wastegates aren't seized. They can be moved slowly by hand. Have heard stories of other folks out there getting new turbo/actuator sets and still having the problem return. Idk, I'm skeptical, but I feel like this might be a harness or ECM problem... Who knows! Hopefully I find out in a few weeks and have some solid answers for everyone. I'm curious and very sad at the same time. This is my very first NEW vehicle. I've always loved the 2015+ trucks (I live in Wisconsin, no worries about rust with the aluminum) which was the largest selling point to me when shopping. And I did my due research on the 2.7, was storied to be just an absolute tough as nails power house. But now I'm depressed, truck make no more whoosh ? haha, I'll be back in a few weeks hopefully for an update, fingers crossed I get solid data about this malfunction.
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