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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Hissing on start up!

I have noticed a hissing when I start my truck in the morning. Does this every morning regardless of temp, but a little louder when cold. Can bearly hear it inside the cab, but outside it is noticeable. Mine is an 06 F350, auto,... My dad's 04 was next to mine, and his does not do it. Could it be an exhaust leak. Seems to get better after engine is warm. Any suggestions. I am going in for a free checkup in a couple of weeks, but though it might be good to have some idea. Could be a belt too. Thanks everyone, Levi
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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On the 03-04 trucks Ford had problems with Y-pipes cracking and exhaust manifolds leaking (no gasket). I'm not sure if it's an issue on the 05-07 trucks but that might give you a little insight on the issue at hand...Good luck with the checkup!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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i have had a 05 whistling on start up, but no hissers yet. do you have an exhaust mod?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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MBRP, cat back, 4", no muffler. I think it was doing it before, but not sure what it is. Had this same mod to my 04 with no hissing...Levi
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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late models do hiss with the exhaust. if it was a early 04 that explains it because different turbo. you probably had a whistle.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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The hissing is not coming from the tail pipe, but the engine, maybe passanger side. The exhaust note is similar, and I like the 06 better, Levi
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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then you have a exhaust leak somewhere. look for signs of soot around all the fittings and pipes.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Mine has always hissed a little, but since the kitty ran away, it hisses significantly more, and it definitely comes from the tailpipe...~Brad
 
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I have an 2004 and when I am towing with the tow haul on every once in a while it sounds like the turbo is really racing. It also acts like it is missing and blows out black smoke each time it seems to miss. Any one had this problem and know of any remedies. It only has 21000 miles on it.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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my 05 hisses also. I don't think it is the exhaust. It has done it since day one, it sounds like someone spraying an aerosol can...
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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Put your climate control on vent. Do you get a burnt diesel smell coming in the cab? If so, you more than likely have an exhaust manifold leak. If not, look for evidence of soot at all connections.
 
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