P0018 on Ford Vehicles
The bank 2 intake cam is out of step with the crankshaft on a V or boxer engine; chain wear leads the list. P0018 →
5Complaints mentioning the code
#3Rank among 10 brands
0.2%Share of Ford DTC complaints
In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Ford, P0018 was mentioned 5 times.
Notes by brand
The first-generation 3.5 EcoBoost V6 in the F-150 is known for timing chain stretch and cam phaser rattle at startup, which can bring up cam/crank correlation codes on either bank. Updated phasers and chains are the usual remedy.
Most mentioned models
| Ford Expedition El | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 1 | |
| Ford F-150 SUPER CREW | 1 | |
| Ford F-150 SUPERCAB DIESEL | 1 | |
| Ford F-250 | 1 |
Model years mentioned
Components named in these complaints
- Engine (5)
- Power Train (2)
- Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Often appears together with
P0021
Powertrain
The bank 2 intake cam is more advanced than commanded or slow to respond; compare it with bank…
Moderate
P0012
Powertrain
The bank 1 intake cam lags behind the angle the PCM wants, often from chain stretch or weak oil…
Moderate
P0017
Powertrain
The bank 1 exhaust cam signal doesn't line up with the crankshaft; think chain, exhaust phaser…
Moderate
P0019
Powertrain
The bank 2 exhaust cam signal doesn't match the crankshaft; chain, bank 2 exhaust phaser…
Moderate
P0022
Powertrain
The bank 2 intake cam can't advance as far as the PCM asks; phaser, oil pressure or a worn bank…
Moderate
P0341
Powertrain
The bank 1 cam signal lands at the wrong crank angle, often from a stretched chain or a sticky…
Moderate
Possible causes
- Primary timing chain stretched (bank 1 correlation codes usually set too)
- Bank 2 secondary chain, guide or tensioner worn
- Bank 2 intake phaser not locking in its base position
- Oil level, oil quality or hot oil pressure too low to keep the tensioners pumped up
Related codes
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.