A clicking or tapping noise - Diesel Forum

thomasboyz · 09-19-2009, 07:28 PM

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.

compman72 · 09-19-2009, 09:21 PM

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thomasboyz · 09-19-2009, 10:06 PM

thx. i was about to drain the oil and refill.

thomasboyz · 09-19-2009, 11:04 PM

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

jdhart73 · 09-20-2009, 02:00 AM

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?

dieselmankane · 09-20-2009, 02:25 AM

We all have this noise.

HighwayPrisoner · 09-20-2009, 11:57 AM

Time bomb, maybe

thomasboyz · 09-20-2009, 12:01 PM

u think since some of the stuff on this truck works off oil pressure it might have glitched when the oil is drain and not primed on the first crank.

thomasboyz · 09-20-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselmankane

We all have this noise.

your point is?. i dont know about most of you all but i dont turn the other cheek when their is something that may be a problem

Greyman · 09-20-2009, 12:28 PM

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.

thomasboyz · 09-20-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyman

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

dieselmankane · 09-20-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thomasboyz

your point is?. i dont know about most of you all but i dont turn the other cheek when their is something that may be a problem

I didn't say I liked it. It's just that Ford has already addressed this concern. But no, I do not like the sound at all

2008GoldThunder · 11-28-2009, 05:22 PM

thomasboyz,

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

senix · 11-28-2009, 08:41 PM

Ford TSB on the ticking noise:

TSB 08-19-5

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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2008GoldThunder · 11-28-2009, 11:33 PM

SENIX,

Thank you!

Sincerely,
2008GoldThunder

Quote:

Originally Posted by senix

Ford TSB on the ticking noise:

TSB 08-19-5

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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