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okieff218

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Hey my new 2014 only has 500 miles on it and when I started it I heard a loud ticking coming from the engine, or at least it sounded like it came from there. Kind of sounded like an old truck with a lifter ticking. It only lasted about 5 seconds, but it was enough that my wife made a comment about it and she's usually oblivious to strange engine noises. Normal for break in period or something I should take it in for? Thanks in advance!


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Seems like a lot of people having the same tick. Guess I should've searched the forum before I posted!


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As soon as the oil pressure comes up, it goes away. No big deal. Go thicker on the oil if you want. I did. Helps a little. I'm going to go 10w30 next. The 5w20 snake oil they recommend for these beasts is only for fuel economy purposes. I'd rather have the protection. That's just my opinion.
 

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Mine ticks/rattles around the cat converts when it comes down off of high idle normally after sitting a long time like overnight.


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Welcome to the world of Ford OHC motors....they all do it. Nothing to worry about, just a little shy on oil pressure when it first fires up.
 

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You guys think think this motor ticks? I should shoot some video of my 6.0 Chevy. Insanely loud clatter til warmed up.
 
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