Originally posted by Rogerm60:
P1383 means mechanical timing is off : Timing belt jumped
That's just one possibility. Strictly speaking, it means the cam timing falls outside of a pre-set range or remains retarded even when retarded camshaft timing isn't called for.
Possible causes: Cam timing improperly set, continuous oil flow to the VCT (variable cam timing) piston chamber, VCT solenoid stuck open, or camshaft advance mechanism is binding.
The TSB I mentioned addresses the VCT control system being hung up on a machining burr or the oil feed to the VCT system being plugged with debris. It's certainly worth considering, in light of Ford's publishing a specific procedure just for that trouble code.
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Garrick
2006 Mazda6 Grand Sport wagon, silver, MTX
I'll never forget you: Silver E0, #3895 of 6535, built 10/2/97 
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