Small "tick"

[4x4lariatendicott]

I have a 2004 5.4 with the small tick what should I do first I'm hoping it is the cam issue any help guys thanks

[Jersey_Joe]

I have a 2004 5.4 with the small tick what should I do first I'm hoping it is the cam issue any help guys thanks

Sounds like the infamous valve tap. It's common. No worries. Just make sure your oil is at the fill line on your dipstick and change your oil normally Quite common in your motor

[5.0Flareside]

Either valve tick or cam phaser.. Typical issue...

Just keep up on Maintenance like joe said.. And use quality 5w20 oil


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[Jersey_Joe]

Yes. 5w20. Lol

[4x4lariatendicott]

Thanks guys I change the oil @every 3k miles on all my vehicles the ford dealer says its injectors but idk if that's just them trying to get out of having to do a costly repair

[5.0Flareside]

Injector sticking can cause that sound.. Have seen it before.


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[Raptor05121]

Modular engines have loud injector tick. Mine has a loud tick at idle when it is cold.

[joshpickworth]

Modular engines have loud injector tick. Mine has a loud tick at idle when it is cold.

Can you put after market injectors in to make it sound quiter

[coryfx4]

Aww the modular ticking well check all the info you can and get ready to spend most likely cam phasers or low oil psi at idle the list is long with these motors lots of poor engineering
Not to be to negative but these pos are costing people lots of money good luck

[RhinoZ24]

Aww the modular ticking well check all the info you can and get ready to spend most likely cam phasers or low oil psi at idle the list is long with these motors lots of poor engineering
Not to be to negative but these pos are costing people lots of money good luck

You're very negative about one incident. Buy an extended warranty and save yourself some money. Besides, if you keep up on scheduled maintenance and run the proper oil you can avoid many of the "poor engineering" or "common" problems.

[baldyman]

Rhino hit the nail on the head. EVERYTHING breaks so warranty the **** out of it. i know its frustrating to have something as expensive as a vehicle break, but its a part of life and happens with any vehicle from any manufacturer

[Jersey_Joe]

Rhino hit the nail on the head. EVERYTHING breaks so warranty the **** out of it. i know its frustrating to have something as expensive as a vehicle break, but its a part of life and happens with any vehicle from any manufacturer

Agreed.

[RhinoZ24]

Rhino hit the nail on the head. EVERYTHING breaks so warranty the **** out of it. i know its frustrating to have something as expensive as a vehicle break, but its a part of life and happens with any vehicle from any manufacturer

Exactly. Thank you.

[slim]

Don't see how that engine is poorly designed at all.

[RhinoZ24]

Don't see how that engine is poorly designed at all.

Agreed, well except the spark plugs for the 3V engines, those were just terrible IMO.

[lee reece]

Yes ^ but the new one piece plugs made a big diff!

2007 F150 XLT FX2 SPORT - 5.4l 3V 3.73 LIMITED SLIP EDGE/EVOLUTION PROGRAMMER

[slim]

Agreed lol

[RhinoZ24]

Yes ^ but the new one piece plugs made a big diff!

2007 F150 XLT FX2 SPORT - 5.4l 3V 3.73 LIMITED SLIP EDGE/EVOLUTION PROGRAMMER

Indeed they did, but before them it was terrible lol.