I don't know what my 2001 V-6 is supposed to sound like at idle. I'm used to new engines being perfectly quiet (except for fan and belt driven components). Mine sounds kind of like a diesel (not a lifter type noise). Anyone else know if this is normal or have a similar experience?

SC LWB 1800 mi.

 

Kinda cool, aint it?

Mine sounds like a diesel too.

Just one more thing about my F150 that says "truck" to me.

I like it.

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'99 XL 2x4 4.2L SC 5-Spd SC Black over Silver
Penda Liner, Chrome Tubular Step Bars, Prime Designs Bug Deflector

 

Thanks, Doug! I thought I might have had a problem - and, yeah, it is cool! :-)

 

I could never quite describe that sound (I notice it mostly when driving up a causeway - or a hill- with some kind of wall a few feet away from the truck reflecting the sound). My wife was always worried about that sound

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'99 F-150 4.2 XLT SC FS, CC grey metalic

 

mind has a diesel kind of sound also . . .i kind of like it too . . .especially when it is cold and first started . . .

 

mmmmm isn't that sound great? It just sounds like truck to me

Red

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2001 F150 XLT
Toreador Red
Reg Cab, Short Bed
V6 Automatic 4x2
265/75/16 tires
PIAA bright white headlights

 

I espeacialy like it when I am at the drive through and I am told to shut my engine off so they can take my order.

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2000 White sport
4.2l V6 5spd
K&N filter
e-mail: XLR8@f50guy.com
Superchip
Single in dual out 40 series Flomaster

As soon as i can afford it: Airaid FIPK

 

I think it is the fuel injectors. Mine is only bad on cold start up, but it certainly sounds like a diesel then. I don't hardly notice it anymore.

 

It IS the fuel injectors firing. I noticed it the day I picked up my truck and used a troubleshooting stethiscope (sp?) and hit the fuel rails and thats it. I dont know that it sounds "cool", but thankfully thats all that it is. But, why only on the 4.2??
-Rick..

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"99" F-150 4x2,SC, med red / silver, 4.2L, auto, 3.55's, 265x16's premium snd w/cd, 4 wheel antilocks, leer "too heavy" matching cap, Mobil 1.
"Gutless thing!!"

 

Yep mine does it as well,and it does it a lot now that I put an AIRAID on my Truck.

 

Yeah I believe that Snowwhite. The drivethru tells you to shut off engine ok sure???

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II

 

Mine is a 2000 4.2 and the engine is quiet
but the exhaust leaks are horrible.My dealer
ordered new parts to correct them.I do hear
a sort of growling when you really dog it,
don't know if it is good or bad,but I do
like the way it runs.

 

Yeah, mine sounds sorta like a diesel too... those are some loud injectors!

2000 F150 XL, V6, 5-Speed

 

I bought a 2001 4.2 Supercab, going in for the 1000 mile oil change today. I have to admit, it does sound like a diesel. Even though I am a loyal Ford man, I have to admit, the low rumble of a Dodge motor sounds better.

 

i dont belive that you had to shut off your truck so they could hear you order. i have a six banger, and also a 97 powerstroke. belive me in the stroker you do but in the six no way. the six does have a knockin noise to it and i hate it. but not as loud as a stroker

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2000 4.2l V-6 w/sport package std. cab. 2wd, bright red
billet grille
clear corners
herculiner bed liner
k&n filter
sony head unit
two 10" kicker comps.
sony amp

future:
spindle lift
fipk
chip
headers when they go down from $330
exhaust