Clicking after start up:
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Clicking after start up:
00' F-150 XLT S/C 5.4
I start up my truck it's perfect. I back up out of my drive way; put it in drive and step on the gas. (click,click, click, click, click)
It's more than 5 clicks, and it stops after about 10 seconds.
I wait for the engine to warm up most times. It's hit or miss at times.
Some people say it sounds like a lifter tapping, and my neighbor said a "tap-it?
I have to say. It doesn't sound like it's internal, and only happends for a few seconds. Only when I step on the gas when first going somewhere.
Anybody have an idea what this could be?
Thanks,
Rez
I start up my truck it's perfect. I back up out of my drive way; put it in drive and step on the gas. (click,click, click, click, click)
It's more than 5 clicks, and it stops after about 10 seconds.
I wait for the engine to warm up most times. It's hit or miss at times.
Some people say it sounds like a lifter tapping, and my neighbor said a "tap-it?
I have to say. It doesn't sound like it's internal, and only happends for a few seconds. Only when I step on the gas when first going somewhere.
Anybody have an idea what this could be?
Thanks,
Rez
Last edited by Residence; Nov 11, 2007 at 08:15 PM.
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I have the exact same problem with my 00 F150 4X4 5.4 liter. It makes the tapping noise for about 10 seconds, and then goes away. only makes the noise when stepping on the gas. It is not the 4 wheel drive, and it is not a rock in the tire. It has to do with something under the hood, as it sounds like it comes from the passenger side under the hood. It stops making the noise after about 10 seconds. Any information would be helpful, as I am lost.
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i think i have the stud issue also. going to check this weekend if its not too cold. how do you replace the studs that are broken?
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Take a look at the exhaust manifolds on your truck, in particular at the fasteners that hold them in place. The problem is that the OE studs rust away and break off resulting in the ticking noise.
The solution to the problem is to replace ALL of the studs and nuts with the stainless steel parts available from the Ford dealer parts department. Replace the exhaust manifold gaskets too. It helps to remove the inner fender liners to gain access to the studs and nuts. Good luck!
The solution to the problem is to replace ALL of the studs and nuts with the stainless steel parts available from the Ford dealer parts department. Replace the exhaust manifold gaskets too. It helps to remove the inner fender liners to gain access to the studs and nuts. Good luck!
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