hey guys,

newbie here. When i accelerate from low RPMs, it sounds like my engine is gurgling. I really cant tell where its coming from, but its getting progressively worse. It almost sounds like a knocking. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot.......

 

Are you having any problems with a broken hood release cable? LOL

 

broken hood release cable??????????

 

He might be refering to checking your oil level. There are some issues with piston slap in some engines as well as several things that can induce knocking on acceleration.

 

Sorry Staypuff, Its a joke from this thread where a guy has a broken hood release and I said he should take it to the ford shop and say that he hears a weird engine noise... LOL

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...hreadid=137293

 

Give us some more info on your truck... year and engine size in particular. Has any service been done on it recently?

 

Its a 98, 4.6 2WD. It hasnt been happening as often now. I think its the gas that I've been puttting in. I put some high octane Amoco in the last few tanks for a road trip and it hasnt been doing it at all. Hopefully thats all it is. Thanks for the help, ill keep you posted.

 

When was the fuel filter changed last? I would have it changed every 20k miles. If it hasn't been changed, you might ought to see about that. It's only about $15 at NAPA and there are instructions on this site on how to change it yourself. You might also want to run some fuel injector cleaner like Chevron Techron or Marvel Mystery Oil for a tank or two.

 

well...depending on the miles..it might be the famous egr ports getting block..i just did mine...and wow...just a thought...other ppl have said that there knocking has stopped

 

just did the ports, and WOW, have i had problems, listed in a post i did earlier. I am still in the process of waiting on parts to finish everything, ill keep you posted, but i do plan on doing my fuel filter also. Thanks again guys.