P0016 on Ford Vehicles
The bank 1 intake cam and the crankshaft are out of step, most often from a stretched or jumped timing chain. P0016 →
29Complaints mentioning the code
#1Rank among 11 brands
1.1%Share of Ford DTC complaints
In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Ford, P0016 was mentioned 29 times.
Most mentioned models
| Ford F-150 SUPER CREW | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 SUPERCAB | 9 | |
| Ford Escape | 3 | |
| Ford Explorer | 2 | |
| Ford Ecosport | 1 | |
| Ford Expedition El | 1 |
Model years mentioned
Components named in these complaints
- Engine (26)
- Power Train (6)
- Vehicle Speed Control (4)
- Steering (1)
- Service Brakes (1)
Reports with a crash: 1 · fire: 0 · injuries: 0
Often appears together with
P0299
Powertrain
The turbo or supercharger isn't building the boost pressure the engine computer is asking for.
Moderate
P0017
Powertrain
The bank 1 exhaust cam signal doesn't line up with the crankshaft; think chain, exhaust phaser…
Moderate
P0011
Powertrain
The bank 1 intake cam sits further advanced than the PCM asked for, usually an oil or control…
Moderate
P0365
Powertrain
The exhaust cam sensor on bank 1 has lost its signal. Usually a heat-damaged sensor…
Low
P0369
Powertrain
The bank 1 exhaust cam signal drops out now and then. Usually heat or vibration at the sensor…
Low
P0019
Powertrain
The bank 2 exhaust cam signal doesn't match the crankshaft; chain, bank 2 exhaust phaser…
Moderate
Possible causes
- Timing chain stretched, guides worn or broken, or tensioner no longer holding
- Chain or belt jumped a tooth, or engine timed incorrectly after a repair
- Intake phaser not locking in its base position because of a worn lock pin
- Low oil level or pressure letting the hydraulic tensioner collapse at startup
Related codes
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.