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Code P0012, changed engine oil also excessive emissions/smoking?

Tiny
LEEHANSON
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  • 2017 FORD ESCAPE
  • 1.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,344 MILES
Code 0012. The car listed above is an SE model. Changed engine oil. Also, excessive emissions/smoking.

Greyish white smoke

No noises. Runs fine when I clear the code but if I drive for a half hour or more the engine light comes on then the car gets sluggish.
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Monday, October 7th, 2024 AT 9:51 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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So, this happens when the oil control valve gets plugged up or the camshaft actuator goes bad. So, let's try to remove the oil control valve for inspection.

The P0012 code on a 2017 Ford Escape indicates an issue with the camshaft timing, specifically "Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)."

Check the oil passage with the screen. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 AT 10:48 AM

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