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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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04 5.4 knocking

I have a 2004 F150 that started knocking a couple weeks ago. I have 173,000 miles on it. seems to have the same power and same mpg. when i first start it up it sounds fine and then after it warms up it sounds like a diesel when idiling! serious problems?? i have always used 5w-20 motorcraft oil and all but 3 times used motorcraft filters (1 fram and two penzoil the other times) please help! thx!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Been discussed many times, if it goes away over about 1500 rpm it is more than likely cam phaser or maybe timing chain.
 
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