Lincoln LS V6 - P0022 error: "A" Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded

My Lincoln LS performed normally up until a few weeks ago when the error
code P0022 showed up in the computer. I’ve been trying different solutions to
solve the error including: Replacing the VVT solenoid, replacing the camshaft
position sensor, and doing an oil change.

I’ve also checked the ohm readings from the VVT solenoid with a multimeter
and it’s getting signal (anywhere from 0 up into double digit range). Did a
spark plug change just in case as well.

Read on this topic to death and every answer amounts to something going
wrong with the VCT/VVT solenoid.

I have a new solenoid installed, so it can’t be a problem with the solenoid
itself. I haven’t changed the wiring or connection. Is that the next step I
should take? Other than that, the only other thing I can think of is the cam
gears have misaligned themselves somehow, but I checked the timing chain
and it’s in good condition and tight.

I’m a total newbie learning as I go with my car. Any suggestions?

The physical change that happened to my car (five-speed transmission) is
that in the highest gear I can’t accelerate past 2100-2200 rpm no matter how
hard I press the gas down (flooring it is the only thing that gets me above
2200 rpm in the highest gear). If I start from 0 with my foot down hard the
rpms can reach the maximum, but once I’m in the highest gear I can’t get the
rpm higher than 2500 maximum.