2015 5.0L replace VCT solenoids

VCT solenoids ordered through American trucks

[thecortez]

I just bought a 2017 f150 XLT 5.0 Supercrew 90, 000 miles very well taken care of.
Ran perfectly fine two weeks ago when bought. Noticed the other day a rough shaky idle at park, almost like it was about to turn off. Was gonna take it in today since I purchased warranty. However before I could there was a rough jolt while driving, it then wouldn’t shift passed 5th or below 3rd. Check engine light came on and wrench symbol 😢.
As I limped it back to the dealership at 45mph there was still a rough jolt every now and again. We shall see what they say in the morning.
I literally watched this video yesterday hoping this might be might problem 😅

[ratmother.actual]

A+ thank you for showing us laypeople the techniques man. We appreciate you

[gregwolfe]

I'm thinking of getting a set of these for my '14 F150. I did see this note (below) on a website saying to use for for competition only. Apparently it could violate some emissions regulation. I don't understand how these would affect emissions. I also don't know who would be racing an F150. Anyway, I've got a P0022 code with reduced MPG and throttle power when accelerating. It feels like it's shaking the entire engine when accelerating. If they're not harming the truck I'll use them.

"This part is designed and intended for competition use only. It should not be installed on a vehicle that is driven on public roads and highways. Installation of this art on a vehicle driven on public roads and highways is likely to violate U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations relating to motor vehicle emissions."

[cxd]

What's the science behind using glass cleaner for seals and connectors?

[BlackOakKnights]

I’m having to gently pry the cover off because it won’t let loose. I’ve taken all the bolts loose but it’s not budging, how did you get it off after taking the bolts out?

[jds]

I just got a quote from my Local ford dealer of $5000 to do this. $2200 in parts and $2300 in labor, plus some other bogus charges and tax. My truck is running like total crap now. Is this all there is to it? I can buy Fords parts for about $200 and do it in about a half day myself ????

[tripleh]

Heard removing dipstick is difficult. Any tips to remove without breaking it ?

[henrison]

My 2016 F150 5.0 is making a valve knock at slow acceleration on low RPMs, and then it goes away. Fast acceleration doesn't make any knocking or noise. Also, at idle, it has the typical piston slack.
These issues don't always duplicate.
Do you believe replacing the solenoids will fix it?
PS: No fail codes found.

[heathstrauch]

Hey I have 2015 f150 5.0 I have noticed I have a chatter coming from driver side top of engine sounds like coming from front. It also has a vibration that accompanied with it which happens in the driver dash area. I been wondering if I need to replace vct. I have zero dtc. Only does it underload about 2k rpm. How did you discover these needed to be replaced ?

[BuiltSpeedRacing]

Did you have to take the grown in the valve cover in the back ? my bolt is stripped 😢

[donlightbody]

I know you mentioned the idiot proof pin for install, but Is it physically possible to install these backwards? my '16 had the entire timing replaced for P0012. Still getting P0012. Today I noticed that the connector for bank one intake is backwards! The white locking mechanism is facing aft on all the solenoid connectors except that one, it's facing forward.

[OathKeeper]

What was that hissing noise when you started her back up and looked under the hood?

[rogereastman]

Great video....Thank you
did you replace the solenoids anyway ?

[jafo]

Hayes manual says take the heater hoses off.

[Paul-IE-Repairs]

haha i did mine not to long ago it wasnt too bad, is that derricks? i remember he was asking if i would do his as well

[carlosmarin]

Let me ask you something, does this car also have the variable valve timing solenoids that are not rounded?

[Nate-jm]

How has the truck treat you thing about buying 5.0

[tylervanbooven]

I might have missed it but what symptoms was the truck having?

[LewGQ]

Awesome job! you made it look simple, not worth 3k in my opinion.

[rogereastman]

Why couldn't you just remove the heater hoses instead of fighting with them ?