Ford 5.0 Coyote Engine Problems & Reliability

Common Problems

• Cam phaser tick (Gen 2 pre-TSB)

  Severity: Med · Mileage: Any (Gen 2 2015–2016) · Cost risk: High

• Spark plug interval neglect

  Severity: Low · Mileage: 60,000–100,000 mi · Cost risk: Low

• Oil pump gear wear (Gen 3, truck/tow use)

  Severity: High · Mileage: 50,000+ mi (heavy use) · Cost risk: High

• Cracked exhaust manifold

  Severity: Low · Mileage: Any · Cost risk: Low

• Coolant intrusion (rare, Gen 1)

  Severity: High · Mileage: 80,000+ mi · Cost risk: High