5.4 oil filter
05-24-2010, 02:34 PM
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Not necessarily, Most newer engines that are designed to make use of new filtration technology don't take well to the old style oil filters(non drain-back valve equipped)
06-11-2010, 10:08 AM
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06-12-2010, 12:06 AM
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i got my truck about 6 months ago, it seems to be sounding like described... slight tick, and rattle on a warmish cool start. first oil change ran MC 5-20 & a purolator filter... did second oil change today, this time MC filter & MC oil. Upon first start, truck rattled / sputtered like crazy and read no oil pressure, i thought i was gonna throw something so i shut it down, consulted my dad, then fired it back up. no longer did it. took it for a spin, still ticks. will this go away with time? or is something that needs fixed?
06-14-2010, 04:02 PM
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Motorcraft only, here's why:
Special service messages
21049 1997-2010 multiple vehicle - 4.6l/5.4l - engine ticking and/or rattle noise
multiple vehicle lines with 4.6l or 5.4l engine may experience an engine ticking or rattle noise that sounds like a stuck tappet (hla). This
may be due to the deterioration of an aftermarket oil filter. Vehicles with this condition have low oil pressure at one cylinder head
only, while main pressures are normal. Dislodged material from the aftermarket oil filter blocks the cam cap oil passage, either at
cylinder #4 (right bank rear) or cylinder #5 (left bank front). For vct equipped engines, inspect the vct valve body and the oil passages
under the first cam cap. Damage to engines caused by aftermarket oil filters are not covered under warranty.
Effective date: 10/22/2009
Special service messages
21049 1997-2010 multiple vehicle - 4.6l/5.4l - engine ticking and/or rattle noise
multiple vehicle lines with 4.6l or 5.4l engine may experience an engine ticking or rattle noise that sounds like a stuck tappet (hla). This
may be due to the deterioration of an aftermarket oil filter. Vehicles with this condition have low oil pressure at one cylinder head
only, while main pressures are normal. Dislodged material from the aftermarket oil filter blocks the cam cap oil passage, either at
cylinder #4 (right bank rear) or cylinder #5 (left bank front). For vct equipped engines, inspect the vct valve body and the oil passages
under the first cam cap. Damage to engines caused by aftermarket oil filters are not covered under warranty.
Effective date: 10/22/2009