2016 Ford F150 VCT Solenoid Replacement

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The purpose of this video is to give viewers a little insight on one way to change the vct solenoids on a Ford 5.0L engine. This is the way that i replaced them. Hopefully this video is useful to someone. Please like the video if you found it useful and leave a comment down below!

[tonymack]

I want to thank you guys for putting this video out there. I think this is the first true video on my 2016 f150 that actually goes into detail. Thanks again.

[andrewshah]

Hey man I just want to thank you guys for putting this video out here. I have a 2016 F-150 5.0. In the summer I had experienced the rough idle, occasional stalls when in idle or park, engine was a bit noisy kind of like a diesel. It took a while before the check engine light finally came on and sure enough code P0022, which indicated an issue with the camshaft timing for bank 2. So I watched this video step by step and replaced both VVT solenoids. Bam!! the problem went away. 
About 2 weeks ago I noticed the same problems I was having before in the summer, occasional stalls, rough idle intermittently, today was probably the worst. No check engine light. I examined the VVT solenoids I replaced and noticed one of them is leaking oil internally. I have two suspicions. ONE, worst case scenario: is that maybe the CAM Phasers are causing the solenoids to go bad, I hope not because that's a huge job and I don't know if I'm skilled enough for a job like that, also its very expensive. TWO, best case scenario: I just happened to buy a lemon solenoid from advanced auto parts that's leaking oil and it needs to be replaced again. Is there a way I can tell if it's the cam phasers once the valve cover is removed? I plan on removing the valve cover tomorrow and replacing the solenoids again. Thanks again and sorry for writing a book. Really appreciate all your help!

[matthewdiaz]

That pry method on the coil packs is a surefire way to break them. It is a pain but best to pull by hand with even pressure and hope it pops. I broke 2 using that exact pry method so be careful.

[raghunathan]

For all the half ass mtfs who make useless videos with tag "How to remove the valve cover" WATCH THIS VIDEO! This is how you do it, you the man!. Excellent video, there ain't too many of us left anymore

[davidbardwell]

The oil dipstick tube twist into the valve cover. Just grap it with some needle nose pliers and twist to the left and it will just pull it out.

[MrJet-ebkj]

Dip Stick Tube Removal Advice - Unplug Engine Oil Cap to allow air to escape and then twist dip stick tube to the left. You’ll see how easy it is to remove now. The trapped air created positive pressure.

[tim]

thats a clean camshaft area, looks like u keep up with the maintenance

[JR-rwfb]

To remove oil stick tube push flat yellow part in and rotate a little counterclockwise and remove tube. Reinstall clockwise

[duoautomotive]

Great video, about to change all 4 on a 17 F150. Engine idles rough when at a red light and check engine comes on and off. Hooked it up to my scanner and that's what it looks like is causing the issue.

[Chris.P.Bacon.]

I highly recommend just replacing all 4 solenoids, both driver and passenger sides.

[themaclakuss]

Thank you so much, but I cant find which side "Bank 1" is on drivers side or passenger?

[kywilliams]

Really great video! Everything was well explained and well covered!

[austinweston]

Thanks for the video! My 16 5.0 idles rough then stalls about once a day for past couple weeks but hasn't thrown a code? I'm thinking the same issue? Just not positive without DTC's!

[zippermorbid]

Just finished doing all 4 vcr solenoids. The drivers side isn't that difficult, the passenger side on the other a little more difficult. I would suggest taking the wheel fender lining out for the passenger side, it makes reaching the ground bolt and wire clips much easier. I will give an update after a few days to see if my truck stalls .

[ryan]

Is there any noise associated with VCT failure on the 5.0? I have had a couple stalls. But now have a light throttle low RPM occasional kinda clacking noise sounds like detonation but have played with better fuel and have not heard any change.

[LA-TEEZI]

Well i got some good news and bad news for ya boys... I bought all new VCT solenoids and new camshaft position sensor for intake bank 2. Replaced the sensor first before having to get into the VCTs... good news, truck hasn’t stalled since and idles better and drives much better... bad news, fuck me is it ever in a tight spot at the back of the engine... need baby hands... and doing it all by feel... use a scan tool or forscan or obdlink, when your truck starts acting up, watch the VCT diff PID (difference between actual degrees and demanded)... if both intake and exhaust are off wack on one bank (not close to zero for difference or error) you may be dealing with stretched chain on that side or skip tooth for timing... not as common on these 5.0 as they are on 5.4... both banks off, you make have bigger issues with cam phasers and timing chains. If only one is acting up on one bank, change that Camshaft position sensor first, even if doesn’t throw a code and even if it’s just intermittent rough idle or stalling, can just be a cam shaft sensor reading wrong and throwing everything into chaos. Used a spectra brand sensor and so far so good... use those PIDs to your advantage..
In my case, intake bank 2 was over retarded at idle. Checked the VCT ERR or DIFF PID, when it was acting up it ran up 40 degrees off what was desired... cheap start and less headache to try a sensor first so I did. I’ll update if shit hits the fan again. Best of luck to everyone

[diesel]

Great video, Anyone knows the vct bolt torques?

[deerty]

Great video! Would love to hear an update from you if this has still been a good fix for the rough idle or if it has come back over time?

[LenitaAhmadi]

I am buying a 2016 F150 with the 5.0 engine. Should I change them? How often do they go bad?

[richardcabitto]

How do you remove the dipstick tube? I'm working on a 2017 . Please let us know ! CHEERS!!