2011 F-150 5.0 Loud Engine Knock Tapping When Cold
08-23-2013, 07:07 PM
#31
BlackScab
As is mine. 10k miles and no issues at all. I have a 2013 5.0 xlt. Time to tune and install new tires rims and acc. I am not easy on it by any means either. I like to feel that power. Now if I could just figure out what tune to buy.
08-25-2013, 11:07 AM
#32
Good news......I have been in touch with Ashley from Ford and the regional manager will be in touch with me. I will keep you all posted.
If I can get the lower engine knock and leaf spring clunk resolved I will be solid.
If I can get the lower engine knock and leaf spring clunk resolved I will be solid.
12-25-2013, 10:39 AM
#33
I traded the truck in on 12/21/13. The engine knock lessened since earlier this year, but at time I could still hear it coming from the lower half of the engine.
The leaf springs were still clanking when I traded it in. 30% of the time they were quiet, otherwise they would clank loud.
Hopefully the new owner will have better luck.
The leaf springs were still clanking when I traded it in. 30% of the time they were quiet, otherwise they would clank loud.
Hopefully the new owner will have better luck.
12-25-2013, 10:46 AM
#34
I traded the truck in on 12/21/13. The engine knock lessened since earlier this year, but at time I could still hear it coming from the lower half of the engine. The leaf springs were still clanking when I traded it in. 30% of the time they were quiet, otherwise they would clank loud. Hopefully the new owner will have better luck.
12-25-2013, 11:03 AM
#35
The tapping noise for me it "it's just a Ford." Actually that is a quote from my neighbor that is head of maintenance at a large township which uses Fords for everything. He says they are do it in one way or another. My 2000 f150 5.4 does it too...like the older cars when they didn't have enough oil. Truck has 175,000 and running strong on mobile 1 oil.
12-25-2013, 11:25 PM
#36
Ford did not give me anything, it never got to that point. I traded the truck in with 44,500 miles and got $21,000 for it towards the purchase of my new 2013 XLT. The dealer gave me the trade in price that Galves lists which is less than Edmunds or KBB. I bought it almost two years ago for $27,000 and 3500 miles.
I took it the dealer a few time for 2 chronic issues, the engine knock and the leaf spring clunking. Each time it was on at two different dealers they said they couldn't duplicate the issue. I grew tire of the situation.
I took it the dealer a few time for 2 chronic issues, the engine knock and the leaf spring clunking. Each time it was on at two different dealers they said they couldn't duplicate the issue. I grew tire of the situation.