Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

buzzing/clicking

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:12 AM
  #1  
brandon.edwards's Avatar
brandon.edwards
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
buzzing/clicking

When u turn the key to the "on"position before starting your 6.0, it clicks and buzzes while ur waiting. What is the clicking and buzzing. I assumed it was fuel filling the bowl, and glow plugs firing up correct?

What if the buzzing seems slower than normal? I used to turn the key and it would click for a second, and buzz for longer, now the buzzing sound seems really low and slower than it used to be. Bit the truck fires just fine.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:45 AM
  #2  
npccpartsman's Avatar
npccpartsman
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,368
Likes: 121
From: Stuttgart, Ar
Club FTE Silver Member

It's the FICM cycling the injectors. You may also hear the fuel pump running. Have you had your batteries/charging system checked recently?
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:46 AM
  #3  
brandon.edwards's Avatar
brandon.edwards
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
Yes. New alternator, new interstate batteries, new ficm
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:48 AM
  #4  
npccpartsman's Avatar
npccpartsman
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,368
Likes: 121
From: Stuttgart, Ar
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by brandon.edwards
Yes. New alternator, new interstate batteries, new ficm
Sounds like you're good to go then.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:30 AM
  #5  
brandon.edwards's Avatar
brandon.edwards
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
I thought and hoped the same thing, just when i hear a different sound than I'm used to under the hood, I gotta question it.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:01 AM
  #6  
Bullitt390's Avatar
Bullitt390
Certified Thread Hijacker
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 14,441
Likes: 59
Club FTE Silver Member

Injectors buzzing, vacuum pump kicks on and fuel pump primes

It's like an orchestra everytime the 6.0 is started

Josh
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:18 PM
  #7  
Rusty Axlerod's Avatar
Rusty Axlerod
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 8,241
Likes: 155
From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Club FTE Gold Member
Behavior of the injectors buzzing is determined by the software in the FICM.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2014 | 01:47 PM
  #8  
Kert0307's Avatar
Kert0307
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 419
Likes: 1
From: Iowa
On my truck the vacuum pump was the buzzing, injectors were the clicking, fuel pump is more of a whir...
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Moto52
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Oct 7, 2011 08:17 PM
nomorecummins
6.4L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Jun 26, 2010 07:22 AM
JingleBobs
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
4
Oct 7, 2008 08:04 AM
Reidicus
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Jan 16, 2007 04:59 PM
nantruckit
Excursion - King of SUVs
1
Feb 10, 2006 01:40 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:37 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE