cornick

I'm going to do my best to describe this problem.

When I hit the accelerator I sometimes get a noise almost like something is scraping. Like a brake pad stuck or something to that sound affect.

When I let off the accelerator it goes away. It's not consistent, almost seems random to me.

When driving to my destination last night it seemed to happen at 2250RPM on a some what regular basis and on the way back from the destination it was at 1500RPM when I was getting the noise.

The noise is more prominent on the passenger side.

I just picked up this truck and have a 30 day warranty. I've got an appointment on Tuesday to have it looked at. But if someone knows what it might be based off of the horrible description and it's simple to fix I'll take a crack at it.

I know I'm not giving you guys much to work with here but it's all I got at this point.

Thanks.

2005 XLT 5.4

GATORB8

At all speeds? Wheel Bearing maybe.

mkett39

4x4? Notice when turning any? Reason I ask is the CV joint for 4x4 may be shot.

techrep

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Fly Wheel ??

mybaby150

hello .. i have an 2004 f150 fx4 with 70,000 miles just started to hear a noise like the one your experiencing.. ive been told by a grat mecanic that there are vacuum lines connected to the front hub .. must replace vacuum lines and theres about 2 ,,3 hours to fix.. its good you have a warranty.. im looking at at least 400$$ to fix mine .. good luck..

slater09

I have a 2007 fx4 screw and I have experienced the same noise and talked to a mechanic at ford and he mentioned it being something along the lines of the actuator for the 4wd ?

Bolt153

As stated by previous posters, don't underestimate the vacuum system to the IWE (Integrated Wheel Ends). I have a 2007 F-150 Supercrew and started hearing the same sound about a month ago. After reading several posts on different threads regarding this problem, I checked my vacuum hoses leading to the IWE Actuator(sp) and found that the lines leading into the driver's side front wheel had been knocked loose. I reconnected them and it alleviated the problem. I know there are several points along this system that could be compromising the required vacuum but it is worth checking into. If you want more info on what can be checked, let me know. Good luck!

Baye

Hey, anyone actually find an answer to the ticking noise? Mine seems to come from the front drivers side... i have under 37,000 miles !!! this is driving me crazy! some say manifold, etc...need to know and how big of a job?

thanks!!

dgilbert189

My 2004 just started making same sound but only in the 2h. Flip over to 4x4 and goes away.

Baye

Hi,
I have a 2007 XLT with 37,000 mi and mine is currently in the shop...
My noise is the first bottom bearing in the transmission... not happy.
Good luck with yours...