any suggestions on how to maybe solve this problem? its not too bad, i just would like to try and fix most of it. thanks..

 

Try looking at the exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side. I have a 2 5.4's and both have the same bolts broken.

Both make a "ticking" sound. I'm getting one fixed next week so hopefully that's the ticket.....

 

Um, more information maybe???

KNOWN ticks for mod motors. . hmm, lets see


INJECTORS-normal
HLA(Hydraulic Lash Adjuster)
EXHAUST MANIFOLDs( either cracked or broken studs)
HEAD GASKET(leaks compression)- MY VERY OWN MONSTER

More symptoms or video clips

 

also could be your spark plugs coming loose

 

oh noez!

 

Hmmm Maybe thats my Problem I have a VERY small Tick.... hardly Noticeable and maybe thats what throwing my Check engine and the drivers side bank... hmmm

 

I had the same problem with my 06 Roush Stage 1 5.4, It turned out to be a factory defect in the heads, Roush only gives you a 3 year or 36,000 miles warranty on the truck which they changed in the 07's. I just bought a new motor and getting it installed as we speak! I will teardown the original and inspect it! Will keep you all post on the findings! But the symptons was ticking in the motor, then tripping CEL with codes#P0344 and P0340 in the Bank 1 and misfiring! Then this month I lost all power and stalling on the hwy with hard to start! The Truck has 84,000 miles of hwy traveling and local driving on the motor! I have tried new coils and plugs, VCT solenoids on both banks and new cam sensor to no avail. Ford recommended a new motor!