I just recently bought a 2006 ford f150 5.4 triton.

This truck started to shudder after driving it for 30 minutes or so. It's starting to do it more often. Now, when it's warmed up it'll stall/die in every gear except N and P and the check engine light will come on. I'll start the truck again and the light is off and it seems fine until I put it into gears. The idleing is a little rough as well. Also, Sometimes it'll sound somewhat like a rod is knocking but once I hit the gas for a few seconds it's gone.

I took it too autozone when the light came on the first time. Here are the codes I got

P0022
P1000
P0345

I already changed out the cam sensor in bank 2 (So simple) yet it's still having the same issue. Any idea?

Edit: It doesn't really shudder often, hardly at all, but when the engine does warm up it'll die when I shift into gears unless I give it gas. When the engine is still "cool" it's fine. It sounds weird but it's fine. So it's not really a shudder but it's more or so like maybe the timing is off? Does that make sense? It just stalls out and dies when into gears. It idols a little rough but not horrible. Going by the codes, do you think it could just be the VCT solenoid? The autozone scan tool that gave me the code p0022 says that the probable cause is cam timing incorrect or vct solenoid stuck open. It's in bank 2 also.

 

You have VCT (variable cam timing) system issues.

http://engine-codes.com/p0022_ford.html

The sensor you changed was probably still good.

 

Alright. Do you think that's a serious problem, or?

 

And where can I buy them online? Can someone link me to it?

 

Buy what? You have some troubleshooting to do, there are a lot of things you need to look at.

 

Where can I buy the vct solenoids? Auto zone wants $133 for just one, but I've read people buying them for $90 or so for two. Should I just replace the solenoids and go from there?

 

No.......you need to troubleshoot, not just throw parts at it.

*IF* you need solenoids, I'd recommend OEM, your best price will be from Tasca. We have a rep on the forum. You can buy Dormans on line for less than 50 bucks each, but I don't know if they can be trusted.

There's threads all over the V8 and 04-08 forums on issues with the VCT system. A common issue is sludge in engines that were not meticulously maintained with frequent oil changes using the correct oil and filter.

You may need phasers, if so read this thread:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...placement.html

Another thread to read:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/v8...eshooting.html

 

Well as of right now it's under the ASC warranty. I just want a good idea of what could be the issue. Let's say they change the phasers and solenoids and the problem is still there. What do you think then?

 

Also, check my first post. I'm editing it.

 

Sounds more to me like low oil pressure and/or it's sludged up. I think you are looking at some major engine work. Why only when it's warmed up? That's when the oil pressure normally drops anyway.

Why are you believing an Autozone scan tool before you believe a good online database?

 

It's not just us, it's the engine-codes.com database.

 

When changing the cam sensor, does it need a coat of motor oil or anything like that? And it needs an o ring? Sorry I'm new to this ford.

 

Toshorttofnam, I moved your new thread on the cam sensor to this thread and deleted the post about oil on the sensor from this thread.

Don't start multiple threads on a single subject. It leads to confusing responses that can waste your time.

- Jack

 

Sorry and thanks

 

Also, an update to my original post. It's idoling rough and is worse when it warms up which doesn't take long of course. Anyone have any answer to the can sensor?