Add me to the list - 5.0 knock
04-08-2015, 01:33 AM
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Add me to the list - 5.0 knock
I've got an engine knock coming from my 2013 5.0 while the engine is warming up. It's quite audible, I can hear it from inside the truck as well as from about 40 feet away. The noise goes away when the truck is at normal operating temperature. It's a very sickly noise. I can also feel a shake and vibration from inside the cab while the motor is making the noise, but the noise goes away when I put the truck in gear and load it up. I'll be calling to book it in tomorrow.
YouTube is giving me trouble so I won't be able to upload a video of my truck for the time being, but my noise is basically exactly like this (not my truck):
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
YouTube is giving me trouble so I won't be able to upload a video of my truck for the time being, but my noise is basically exactly like this (not my truck):
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
04-08-2015, 11:00 AM
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04-09-2015, 07:50 AM
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mine had piston slap but not as loud..im picking it up next week. new short block is geting installed under warr.
04-10-2015, 12:27 AM
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04-10-2015, 11:00 AM
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I have to say, it's pretty concerning that several have had to have the engine replaced with such low miles. I understand people tend to come on these forums if they have issues, and not if they don't, it's a mass produced vehicle, yadda, yadda, but still....having to have the engine replaced with less than 100k miles is horse crap. I can guarantee for every person that gets the motor replaced, there are several times that many people that have the issue and don't get anything.
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04-10-2015, 11:56 AM
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I've got an engine knock coming from my 2013 5.0 while the engine is warming up. It's quite audible, I can hear it from inside the truck as well as from about 40 feet away. The noise goes away when the truck is at normal operating temperature. It's a very sickly noise. I can also feel a shake and vibration from inside the cab while the motor is making the noise, but the noise goes away when I put the truck in gear and load it up. I'll be calling to book it in tomorrow.
YouTube is giving me trouble so I won't be able to upload a video of my truck for the time being, but my noise is basically exactly like this (not my truck):
2012 f150 fx4 5L engine noise - YouTube
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
YouTube is giving me trouble so I won't be able to upload a video of my truck for the time being, but my noise is basically exactly like this (not my truck):
2012 f150 fx4 5L engine noise - YouTube
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
My 5.0 sounded just like this at 32,000km. Ford replaced the whole engine. Was at the dealer for 26 days.
04-10-2015, 11:56 AM
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I have to say, it's pretty concerning that several have had to have the engine replaced with such low miles. I understand people tend to come on these forums if they have issues, and not if they don't, it's a mass produced vehicle, yadda, yadda, but still....having to have the engine replaced with less than 100k miles is horse crap. I can guarantee for every person that gets the motor replaced, there are several times that many people that have the issue and don't get anything.
I guess this is a testament to the fact that the 5.0 is NOT the "bulletproof, proven V8" that everyone is referring to. I like V8 engines but I think my next V8 vehicle will be a german sports car and I'll go back to the 3.5 Ecoboost on my next truck. Ford still has some work to do when it comes to making a V8 that doesn't knock, tick, clank, clunk or grind.
04-10-2015, 12:06 PM
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I've got an engine knock coming from my 2013 5.0 while the engine is warming up. It's quite audible, I can hear it from inside the truck as well as from about 40 feet away. The noise goes away when the truck is at normal operating temperature. It's a very sickly noise. I can also feel a shake and vibration from inside the cab while the motor is making the noise, but the noise goes away when I put the truck in gear and load it up. I'll be calling to book it in tomorrow.
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to go with the 5.0 or Eco on my next truck but now I'm decided on the Eco. A little bummed, but not worried. If they say it's normal then I'll continue to drive it like I usually do and if it blows up, then they can replace the motor. VERY glad I didn't spring for a programmer.
Brittany