6.4L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.4L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2008-Up Super Duty trucks. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.4L Power Stroke engine.
I took the truck to the dealer today to get the oil changed and as soon as i got back in the truck i could hear a slight clicking like a dust cover but its not. has anyone experienced this? I was thinking maybe they used the wrong oil but the worksheet said they used 15w40 but at the same time that doesnt mean they put it in their. It also gets faster as the engine revs. Its not very loud but I dont like this at all.
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i am highly pissed. i just left a fast food drive thru and that ticking is loud. ford will def. will be hearing from me. im not going to drive around in a 50,000 truck that sound like a piece of **** with an exhaust leak
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I got my oil changed recently also at the dealership and heard this clicking while sitting at a stop light with the window down. I thought the same thing, fan shroud etc...
I think it has dissipated now though, either that or I have gotten use to it?
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Ford has addressed the problem and said, there is no problem. Normal engine noise....had the dealer write it up on the work order and filed it. I don't like it either.
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Ford has addressed the problem and said, there is no problem. Normal engine noise....had the dealer write it up on the work order and filed it. I don't like it either.
of course they're gonna say that
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I recently had my oil changed / 10k service and have been experiencing a ticking noise at various intervals outside of the normal "diesel" engine sound. Have you had a chance to stop by your dealership and find out what's the problem? It's the weekend and I'm not able to stop by my dealership until Monday morning. Hoping to get some trouble shooting advice from you. Thank you in advance!
Sincerely,
2008GoldThunder
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6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TICKING / TAPPING NOISE
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
FORD:
2008 F-Super Duty
ISSUE:
Some 2008 F-Super Duty 250-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engines may exhibit a random engine ticking / tapping noise that is most noticeable when engine coolant temperature is 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) or higher and from base idle to approximately 1500 RPM. Some customers may complain that this noise becomes more evident after 3000-5000 miles have accumulated on the vehicle or after an engine oil change.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Information.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The ticking / tapping noise is most noticeable at the rear of the driver's side front wheel well. 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engines exhibit this normal audible condition (some engines will exhibit greater audible noise due to engine build variations). 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engines are manufactured to tight tolerances in order to meet strict durability and reliability standards.
This noise is caused by the relationship between engine block, crankshaft journals, bearing inserts and oil viscosity / film. This relationship allows a pulsation that resonates through the cylinder block and is heard as a metallic ticking noise. This condition is present on all diesel engines.
Technological improvements and overall noise reduction in today's diesel engines make this issue seem new when in fact it was masked by other noises on previous engines. Other engine manufacturers report similar conditions in their diesel engines. Vehicle testing and engine tear down analysis have confirmed this condition will not effect reliability or long term durability of this engine.
Dealers should not attempt to perform vehicle to vehicle noise comparisons. This may lead to incorrect conclusions and ineffective repairs.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS FOR THIS NORMAL NOISE CONDITION. REPLACING THE ENGINE OR INTERNAL COMPONENTS WILL NOT REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE TICKING / TAPPING NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS BULLETIN TO CUSTOMERS THAT INQUIRE ABOUT THIS CONDITION.
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6.4L DIESEL ENGINE TICKING / TAPPING NOISE
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
FORD:
2008 F-Super Duty
ISSUE:
Some 2008 F-Super Duty 250-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel engines may exhibit a random engine ticking / tapping noise that is most noticeable when engine coolant temperature is 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) or higher and from base idle to approximately 1500 RPM. Some customers may complain that this noise becomes more evident after 3000-5000 miles have accumulated on the vehicle or after an engine oil change.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Information.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The ticking / tapping noise is most noticeable at the rear of the driver's side front wheel well. 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engines exhibit this normal audible condition (some engines will exhibit greater audible noise due to engine build variations). 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel engines are manufactured to tight tolerances in order to meet strict durability and reliability standards.
This noise is caused by the relationship between engine block, crankshaft journals, bearing inserts and oil viscosity / film. This relationship allows a pulsation that resonates through the cylinder block and is heard as a metallic ticking noise. This condition is present on all diesel engines.
Technological improvements and overall noise reduction in today's diesel engines make this issue seem new when in fact it was masked by other noises on previous engines. Other engine manufacturers report similar conditions in their diesel engines. Vehicle testing and engine tear down analysis have confirmed this condition will not effect reliability or long term durability of this engine.
Dealers should not attempt to perform vehicle to vehicle noise comparisons. This may lead to incorrect conclusions and ineffective repairs.
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS FOR THIS NORMAL NOISE CONDITION. REPLACING THE ENGINE OR INTERNAL COMPONENTS WILL NOT REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE TICKING / TAPPING NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS BULLETIN TO CUSTOMERS THAT INQUIRE ABOUT THIS CONDITION.
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2008 F-250 XLT CC LB 4X4 6.4L PSD Job 2 Pueblo Gold [BFG 305/65R18 T/A KO Tires, 2.5" Ready Lift, Rize Industries Dual Steering Stabilizer Kit w/ Bilstein 5100 Series Monotubes, Roadmaster Rear Suspension, Hellwig RSB, Bilstein BST HD Shocks, Firestone Ride-Rite Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs, Air Lift Wireless Air 72000 - Automatic Leveling Digital On-Board Compressor System, Aries SS Bull Bar, Line-X Bed Liner, A.R.E Bed Lid, Valley Class V Hitch, AFE Pro Dry Stage II Type Cx Intake w/Torque Boost Tube, MBRP SS Exhaust System, SCT Livewire Extreme Programmer, SecureView Rearview Mirror / Backup Camera / Video Display System (4.5" screen), EGR Bug Guard Hood Protector, Husky Mud Guards & Floor Mats, AVS Smoked Vent Shades]
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