I have a 2019 F350 Diesel with 10,500 miles.
The truck isnt drive but once or twice a week since purchased new.March 8, 2020

1st Time Noise heard.

We drove to the park approximately 12 miles from our house. Turned the truck off, had a picnic and hiked several trails, a total of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Started the truck and heard the noise for the first time and instantly turned the truck off. Waited a few minutes and started the engine again and it sounded normal and drove home.

March 10, 12, 13, 17

Drove the truck with no engine noise to work and back home, starting twice a day.

March 19, 2020

Auto started the F350 from inside the house. Came out of the house after approximately 3 minutes running and heard loud engine noise and seen smoke coming from under truck. Stopped the engine. Looked under hood and under truck but could not find anything obvious.

Started the engine again and the engine sounded normal.

Called Ford for service and safety recall. Appointment made for MARCH 20, 2020.

March 20, 2020

Delivered the F350 to Ford for Recall.

Explained also about the noise coming from the engine.

Picked up F350. Was told they could not get the truck to duplicate the noise.

Drove directly home estimated 6.1 miles and parked. The F350 sat for approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Auto started the truck, walked outside and the truck was making the noise and beginning to smoke from under the hood area. Ran outside and videoed the truck and noise. When I opened the hood of the truck the engines shut off. I stared the engine by key and the noise continued.

I drove my wife’s car and drove directly to Ford showing Service Advisor the video. He asked that text him the video which I did. An appointment was scheduled for March 23, 2020 to drop the truck off.

March 23, 2020

Delivered the truck to Ford for repair.

March 26, 2020

Called Ford and spoke to Service Advisor for a status update. According to him, he has no update. Unsure what if anything has been done or if any attempts have been made to start the engine.

I offered to come to Ford on March 30, 2020, try to duplicate the noise by starting the engine, even drive it for a while and return the truck, let is cool for 30 to 40 minutes and try starting it again. Service Advisor said what would be great idea, he is unsure if the diesel mechanic will have time meanwhile to address the complaint.

March 30, 2020

As of this date I have not heard anything Ford.

My wife and I went to Ford to check on the progress of the repair or diagnosis.

We met with Service Advisor. According to him there has not been and process or diagnoses made. He has started the truck but the noise did not duplicate.

We then spoke to the Service Manager and explained to him the problem to include showing him the video of the problem. Service Manager was shocked at the noise and said he had never heard such a noise. I texted the video to Service Manager and he mentioned that he will sent it to Ford.

I offered to try to duplicate the noise by starting the engine, even drive it for a while and return the truck, let is cool for 30 to 40 minutes and try starting it again. Service Manager said that would not be necessary.

April 11, 2020
AS OF THIS DATE I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE DEALERSHIP.

Meanwhile I have received a notice on my Ford Pass that the battery is low. Obviously they have started it making attempts but not charging the battery or allowing it to heat up to charge the battery.

Play play the attached file and provide any ideas or feed back.

 

I’ll admit, I’m listening to this on my phone.. But it sounds like there is something stuck in/around your fan.. Any chance that a critter could have crawled up inside while you were having your picnic? Does it sound like it’s coming from the front of the engine?

 

Thats exactly what it sounds like......but the fan and the belt both are completely clear. No critter or anything else.
the noise and SMOKE appears to be more towards back of engine somewhere. Have nof been able to pin point.
this has occurred several times.

 

Just guessing but could the turbo be screwed? Does the noise change with RPM? Could the starter be hanging up? ( I ask because my 17 6.7 ate 3 starters. ) Is the fan wobbling?

 

Fan clutch messed up? I have heard of some of the gas engines having this problem but the noise is more of a loud screech.

 

Once the noise starts, i normally shut it off. Once it sits for a minute. I xan normally start it and it runs and drives fine.
the turbo appears to be fine. It spools up with higher rpm and back down at idle.
Once the sound is gone, no more smoke and runs great.
Some days starts and runs perfect.

 

So, this noise has never happened or been noticed while driving? Only while idling after remote start?
And the smoke is only coming from the engine compartment correct (not out of exhaust)? If so, turn off the A/C/Defrost and see if that changes anything (could be a bad compressor/clutch). I would also check the idler pulley, other belt driven components. Sure sounds like it’s coming from something is moving externally on the engine if you are seeing smoke. It’s possible that the smoke appears to be coming from the back of the engine compartment because it is being blown back by the fan.

 

That is certainly a terrifying noise! Definitely rotation related. Easiest way to pop the hood while the noise is occurring and see if you can pinpoint an area.

 

NO I have never heard the noise while driving.....................
Only when idling after REMOTE OR KEY START.........
The smoke comes from under the truck in the front, in the area of behind and infront of front tire.....................NOT at rear of truck..
I would say ONLY once would have the AC or heat been on.......I turn EVERYTHING off in the truck before shutting off.....(very meticulous)
When I get the truck back from Ford, since they are not figuring anything out. I will check all the belts, idler pulley and components. I did initially because the sound is like something is in the fan and there was nothing..........




THANK YOU ALL FOR YOU SUGGESTIONS.

 

Doesn't remote start automatically turn on the climate control?

 

GOOD POINT........You are correct.

 

This smoke coming from passenger side wheel well?

 

YES, that is where I recall seeing it..............

 

Ok. I would be inclined to say it is your AC compressor. If it were me, I would call the dealer it is at, and have them check that for sure.
AC compressor is located lower pass side of the engine.

 

OK, GREAT IDEA..............THANKS