2007 5.4l v8 help
03-19-2010, 07:01 AM
#2
Moderator (Ret.)
It may not effect driveability. But it will not go away. Have it checked out for "insurance" sake.
Search on "ticking", or "cam phase" and you'll see you are not the only one.
Here's one of many on this subject:
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/2004-tr...se-help-43482/
Last edited by Mod (Ret.); 03-19-2010 at 07:12 AM.
03-19-2010, 07:01 AM
#3
Mark
iTrader: (1)
03-19-2010, 11:40 AM
#6
Senior Member
The Cam Phaser issue should be limited to 04-05. There was a lash adjuster issue in early 06.
While these engines are noisy, there is one issue that applies up through 07. Do you use aftermarket oil filters? If so, there is a Ford Special Service Message that describes the filter element failing and pieces getting lodged in your oil passages. If your noise is isolated to one side, this is a likely culprit.
While these engines are noisy, there is one issue that applies up through 07. Do you use aftermarket oil filters? If so, there is a Ford Special Service Message that describes the filter element failing and pieces getting lodged in your oil passages. If your noise is isolated to one side, this is a likely culprit.
03-19-2010, 02:06 PM
#7
Moderator (Ret.)
The Cam Phaser issue should be limited to 04-05. There was a lash adjuster issue in early 06.
While these engines are noisy, there is one issue that applies up through 07. Do you use aftermarket oil filters? If so, there is a Ford Special Service Message that describes the filter element failing and pieces getting lodged in your oil passages. If your noise is isolated to one side, this is a likely culprit.
While these engines are noisy, there is one issue that applies up through 07. Do you use aftermarket oil filters? If so, there is a Ford Special Service Message that describes the filter element failing and pieces getting lodged in your oil passages. If your noise is isolated to one side, this is a likely culprit.
Trending Topics
03-19-2010, 02:14 PM
#8
Senior Member
I think they try to keep these Special Service Messages under wraps.
03-19-2010, 02:15 PM
#9
Senior Member
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
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