Oil filters
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Oil filters
Ford sent me this email today so I thought I share it. 
Ed
BCM 2235 - 1997 - 2009 Multiple Vehicle - 4.6L/ 5.4L - Engine Ticking and/ or Rattle Noise
Multiple vehicle lines with 4.6L or 5.4L engine may experience an engine ticking or rattle noise that sounds like a stuck tappet (HLA). This may be due to the deterioration of an aftermarket oil filter. Vehicles with this condition have low oil pressure at one cylinder head only, while main pressure are normal. Dislodged material from the aftermarket oil filter blocks the cam cap oil passage, either at cylinder #4 (right bank rear) or cylinder #5 ( left bank front). For VCT equipped engines, inspect the VCT valve body and the oil passages under the first cam cap. Ford recommends the use of Ford approved filters only. Damage to engines caused by aftermarket oil filters are not covered under warranty.
Ed
BCM 2235 - 1997 - 2009 Multiple Vehicle - 4.6L/ 5.4L - Engine Ticking and/ or Rattle Noise
Multiple vehicle lines with 4.6L or 5.4L engine may experience an engine ticking or rattle noise that sounds like a stuck tappet (HLA). This may be due to the deterioration of an aftermarket oil filter. Vehicles with this condition have low oil pressure at one cylinder head only, while main pressure are normal. Dislodged material from the aftermarket oil filter blocks the cam cap oil passage, either at cylinder #4 (right bank rear) or cylinder #5 ( left bank front). For VCT equipped engines, inspect the VCT valve body and the oil passages under the first cam cap. Ford recommends the use of Ford approved filters only. Damage to engines caused by aftermarket oil filters are not covered under warranty.
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