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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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really bad ticking noise

i have a 2000 ford f150 4x4 with a 5.4L and awile back it started making a ticking noise at higher rpms like when i take off in first gear it does it right before it shifts into second and it also does it when it kicks down as i go to pass a car or move into they other lane. when i have it in first gear at about 23 to 30 mph is does it REALLY bad and its at around 3400 to like 4500 rpm it sounds like a ticking time bomb under my hood! just wondering if i could get some feed back maybe this has happened to someone elese before. thanks guys!!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Have you checked your sparkplugs? If one is loose and about to let go it will announce itself like you have described.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Only loose Spark plugs are making ticking noise or other major problem is behind that. Because I also facing same problem.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:57 AM
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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Well my truck has almost 130,xxx miles and I changed the plugs and coils at id say around 110,xxx 113,xxx miles and put in accel coil packs and can’t remember what kind of spark plugs off the top of my head but the weren’t cheap. I used dielectric grease when putting them in so maybe I should check them??
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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yes...definitely check them. these engines are VERY sensitive to proper spark plug torque...also, you should have used nevr-seize on the threads...
 
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