Engine ticking
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From: Washington,USA
Engine ticking
I have a 2000 F150 5.4L,AT,4x4 I just bought last month. I am noticing a ticking noise in the engine compartment on the battery side. It doesn't get louder or slower/faster. Sometimes I don't hear it at all and sometimes it drives me nuts. Does anybody have any idea what this may be? I know I can take it back to the dealer I just don't have the time right now. Any suggestions would be great.
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From: Stephenville, Texas
Its probably "pinging", I have it to. Try putting in higher octane gas. It has helped me. You could also try cleaning your maf. http://www.glue.umd.edu/~singletn/web/pages/ping.html
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99 F-150 Sport XLT Black x-cab 4.6L auto 3.55
K&N filter and dual series 40 flowmasters
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99 F-150 Sport XLT Black x-cab 4.6L auto 3.55
K&N filter and dual series 40 flowmasters
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Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Austin, TX, USA
When do you hear it?
While driving?
Parked w/ engine running?
Can you hear it outside of the car, or only while on the inside?
If the noise doesn't change frequency with engine speed, than it's probably not pinging.
What kind of ticking is it?
Does it sound like electricity arcing?
Does it sound like your turn signal?
Like water dripping on a hot pan?
Like the clicking after the car is turned off after a ride?
Need more input. (read like johnny5 in Short Circuit).
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Model: '99 F150 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS Mechs: 5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Stuff: Step Bars, 4W Disc ABS, K&N filter, 0W-30 Series 2k Amsoil @ 8200 miles
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.
While driving?
Parked w/ engine running?
Can you hear it outside of the car, or only while on the inside?
If the noise doesn't change frequency with engine speed, than it's probably not pinging.
What kind of ticking is it?
Does it sound like electricity arcing?
Does it sound like your turn signal?
Like water dripping on a hot pan?
Like the clicking after the car is turned off after a ride?
Need more input. (read like johnny5 in Short Circuit).
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Model: '99 F150 Lariat Supercab 4x4 SS Mechs: 5.4L, 3.73 Diff (9.75" LSD Rear, 8.8" Front)
ORP: Skid Plates, LT265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
Group III towing: HD Electrical/Cooling, GVWR 6500# (Extra leaf spring).
Stuff: Step Bars, 4W Disc ABS, K&N filter, 0W-30 Series 2k Amsoil @ 8200 miles
Stock Items That Differ Across F150s: Steel Driveshaft, Oil filter bolted to engine w/ drip guard, 4R70W transmission.
