My truck makes a ticking noise for the first little while that it is running. The noise always seems to stop after driving for a block or so. The truck is at 85000 miles.

 

Is it an exhaust tic? an engine tic/knock? or is it a lifter like tic (sewing machine)?

My 5.4 will tic (borderline knock) on cold mornings. This noise seems to fade away as the engine warms up.

 

it sounds more like a lifter tap but seems to only do it in drive when in neutral i can rev the engine and i dont here it i am having the tranny checked tomorow

 

what year and what motor?

the injectors have a tic tic tic noise, but it is a constant noise that is always present.

does the motor run and idle smoothly? When were the plugs changed last? I am thinking that I read that a precursor to a plug blow out was a ticking noise (not intended to scare you), but again I would think that would be a constant noise and not go away.

 

it is a 2000 with 5.4 86000 miles and i havent had the sprk plugs changed yet i plan on it next week because i am having the tranny serviced today i will let you know what comes of it

 

Change your spark plugs.


I got the same tickin noise and still dont know what it is. I am changing my plugs sometime soon, like next 3 or 4 days. Will let you know if it changes somethin.