Warped Exhaust Manifold on 04
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Warped Exhaust Manifold on 04
Have 04, 5.4 4X4 extended cab. Main use is to pull 7500 pound travel trailer. While on a trip to Oregon from Michigan last month I heard a ticking noise, which I subsequently diagnosed as exhaust related.
I took to Ford dealer who diagnosed the problem as a warped exhaust manifold. Never heard of such a thing. After approving repair, I asked to see the manifold and miracously it had disappeared. Noise did go away.
Anyone know of warped manifolds? Was told by service writer that heat causes same. Don't know what heat occurred as truck had 53000 miles and had been driven in heat and mountains many times before this occurred. Incidentally, I had only gone over 700 foot pass before this happened.
Any input would be appreciated.
I took to Ford dealer who diagnosed the problem as a warped exhaust manifold. Never heard of such a thing. After approving repair, I asked to see the manifold and miracously it had disappeared. Noise did go away.
Anyone know of warped manifolds? Was told by service writer that heat causes same. Don't know what heat occurred as truck had 53000 miles and had been driven in heat and mountains many times before this occurred. Incidentally, I had only gone over 700 foot pass before this happened.
Any input would be appreciated.