Gr8White15

So whenever I wake up in the morning and start my truck, a ticking noise lasts for about 3 seconds. It only happens on cold starts in the mornings or after a long period in time in which the truck hasn't been started. Anyone have any ideas on the solution? Ive been thinking its an issue with the starter, but my truck is going in to the shop for an oil change/rotation, so Im going to have them check it out too. Thanks!

MEZERR

If it was a problem with the starter, why would it only do it in the morning? Wouldn't a starter issue still do it even after shutting the truck off after it's hot and restarting?

Usually cold start ticking is lifters being collapsed until they fill with oil. Or, I've also heard a clacking noise from the timing chain components on the ecoboosts until the tenssioner fills with oil, and tightens up the chain.

I am willing to bet the dealership will turn you away saying that it's normal, and depending on the ticking, that could be true.

Tothemax

Is it more of a rattle?

Gr8White15

Thanks for the reply! Wasn't a for sure thing about the starter, not too knowledgable about the topic. The truck had just started doing it this past week, so we'll see what the auto shop has to say about it.

Gr8White15

yes, rattle and tick-ish i guess. It's almost like the truck has a slow start up, and when it does the rattle starts and lasts for about 3 seconds, then everything is normal.

MEZERR

Does it sound like this?


If so:

Gr8White15

lol you nailed it. Thanks a lot, i really appreciate it!

MEZERR

NP. My neighbour has this noise on his ecoboost as well. I hear it when he starts his truck in the am and I cringe.

jrhill4512

Ok, so that is exactly what I hear when I turn my truck on. It only has 31K miles on it but what I am hear from you is that its covered under warranty based off the emissions warranty correct?

Thx
JR

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