5.4 rattle
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hey thanks for the help. been looking on the forum and seems like a common problem.read that you should use motorcraft oil filter(been using fram) because of a drain back plug built into the filter to keep oil in the motor. going to try this first (cheapest) then on to the costly stuff. i appreciate the help, glad i found the forum and f-150 friends like you...
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From: Portsmouth, Va
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- TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
FORD:
1997-1998 F-250 LD
1997-2003 F-150
ISSUE:
Some 1997-2003 F-150 vehicles equipped with any engine, and 1997-1998 F-250 LD vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, may exhibit a ticking or knocking noise coming from the catalytic converters. The noise may be described as sounding like a diesel engine. The condition will be present when the vehicle is in gear at idle only, and is more pronounced when the vehicle is stationary, such as sitting in a drive-through line. The noise is normal, and is created by engine pulses being amplified through the light-off converters.
ACTION:
DO NOT replace converters unless loose internal components are found. To reduce the noise, install a wrap kit on each of the light-off converters. Refer to the instruction sheet included in the kit.
PART NUMBERPART NAME4L3Z-5E258-ACExhaust Shield Kit
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME042006AInstall Wrap Kit On Both Light-Off Converters (Includes Time To Perform Road Test)0.7 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.CONDITION CODE5E21242
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company
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Printable View (7 KB) TSB04-20-6
- TICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
FORD:
1997-1998 F-250 LD
1997-2003 F-150
ISSUE:
Some 1997-2003 F-150 vehicles equipped with any engine, and 1997-1998 F-250 LD vehicles equipped with the 5.4L engine, may exhibit a ticking or knocking noise coming from the catalytic converters. The noise may be described as sounding like a diesel engine. The condition will be present when the vehicle is in gear at idle only, and is more pronounced when the vehicle is stationary, such as sitting in a drive-through line. The noise is normal, and is created by engine pulses being amplified through the light-off converters.
ACTION:
DO NOT replace converters unless loose internal components are found. To reduce the noise, install a wrap kit on each of the light-off converters. Refer to the instruction sheet included in the kit.
PART NUMBERPART NAME4L3Z-5E258-ACExhaust Shield Kit
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME042006AInstall Wrap Kit On Both Light-Off Converters (Includes Time To Perform Road Test)0.7 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.CONDITION CODE5E21242
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company
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From: galion, oh
mine does this too have tried motorcraft filters and still does it currently using a k&n oil filter and its worse goin to swap it with a motorcraft this wknd iam looking for a fix for this and not a bandaid i know its timing chain noise but why could it be bad o rings on the tentioners?