5.0 tick vs lock
 

Posted 2011+ engine forum.. but I figured it is better suited here..

Im sure this is the 300000 post on this but i am having trouble finding what im looking for..

I am currently looking at a 2011 XLT 5.0. its got 72k on the clock. After doing some research on the engine I know its had its issues. From what I understand ti seems that there is a typical 5.0 tick and then there's a KNOCK( caused by oblong cylinders - ultimately requiring a new engine). Am I correct in my understanding of this?? If so how do you distinguish between the the two sounds? With the number of miles on this truck am I in the clear with regard to the oblong cylinder issue - would the engine have prematurely failed by this point? I'm a newbie when it comes to all of the engine stuff so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Very few engines failed. People had them replaced due to noises.

my truck sounds like crap, sounds like it has a rod knock. Has for the 7 months Ive owned. If it dies it dies but so far zero problems, decent mileage and power

Both my brothers 2011 and my 2011 have been whisper quiet. His has 120,000 mine has 59,000.

How many miles?

My 2012 truck has 221k miles and engine is quiet and smooth

Thanks for the feedback. After reading some of the posts I got worried lol

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