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I am receiving engine code p1383 , I just bought this car and don't really know much about this ford engines, I am reading about a CVT soloneid, can someone describe where this is? The timing belt was changed less than 10,000 km's ago, could it be possible that it has jumped? It was done by a dealer in the winter time.

Basically the gas drives fine, but I have noticed I will get to points where it is powerless, and you can force through it with the gas but blue smoke is coming out the tailpipe, is this this 'CVT' sticking? The old owner got rid of it because he says it started stalling on him, but it has not stalled on me yet.

Any suggestions are recommended would be appreciated. (diagrams are great to show me these components!)

ISSUE
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be
illuminated and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
P1380, P1381 and/or P1383 may be stored in
memory. The vehicle may also have a rough idle or
reduced power condition, and/or may stall at an
idle. These conditions usually occur at an odometer
reading below 320 kilometers (200 miles). This may
be caused by:
• Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) control system
stuck with a machining chip
• Exhaust camshaft timing trigger wheel being
mispositioned
• Engine base timing incorrect
• VCT hollow oil feed bolt being plugged with
debris
• Electrical issues including oil contamination in
connectors and intermittent open solenoid circuit
when hot due to improperly functioning solenoid
magnet