stephenfarmer

just bought 05 f-150 4x4 with 5.4. sometimes at idle i can here ticking in engine. doesn't do it often. when it does it it only last for 10 seconds or so..only have 1500 more miles left on warranty..has anyone experienced this or know what it might be...this may be normal..i dont know. thanks for any feed back...

wde3477

Does it have an oil pressure gauge, and if so, where is the pressure when the ticking starts?

stephenfarmer

oil pressure guage stays same at all times during idle. just above half way. no change when ticking starts or stops..ticking sounds like maybe near bottom of engine. also ticking not very loud. i just dont think its normal..

wde3477

I'm not familiar with any issues of that type on that engine - but then again, I'm still stuck in the 80s (see signature).

If it's still under warranty - I'd suggest to get the issue filed with the dealership now, so that even if they can't find anything (which it is hoped that they will), you will at least have a record on file should something unfortunate happen after the warranty expires.

stephenfarmer

thanks for advice wde3477..i will definately do that..

whitecrystal1

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svt tech

Sounds like the camshaft phasers.I have seen several give trouble.Also look for sludge buildup.Have you maintained it regulary?I had to put an engine in a 2005 F-150 because the owner did not service it.That was not warranty either.He had no maintenance records= no warranty.

ukjones

I have a 5.4L 2004 and I just had the cam phasers replaced and the ticking noise went away. You could only really hear the noise when you were standing down by the wheel well. There should be a recall on this in my opnion.

mustanger1986

Also possible lifter collapsed but that would be noticable all the time. Id bet on the phasers.

sysman_rick

Could be a injector.