'07 F150 Lariat 4x4 5.4. the truck has a ticking noise in the front half of the truck. sounds like enging drivetrain area. it gets louder when the vehicke is driven harder, like on mountain dirt roads

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We just bought a 2001 Ford Windstar and it makes a thinking noise in the front right, what could that be? I was told a u-joint but do they make that sound? I thought maybe a spring

Hello Ataya Mickelson,

I'm thinking... you meant ticking...??

Yes they (UNIVERSAL JOINTS) do...
but I pulled up your car on-line and IT APPEARS
you have CV-Joints
(on your "half shafts" (axle, each side)).

So do CV-joints (constant velocity joints) generally always start with a faint ticking... (if dry or hot even squeal) ... these sounds can get a LOT LOUDER ... and quite dangerous.

These joints might progress to grinding and even banging...
or simply FAIL and come completely apart (catastrophic).

Something that should NOT BE IGNORED.

PARTS are not expensive (see below):

Thinking has always been one of my travails... problems & joys
(when done properly)... but regardless of how well or poorly I have done it... It has always been completely SILENT...
(I'm just saying).

Best regards... hope this helps!!

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Jun 08, 2016 • 2001 Ford Windstar

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2007 Lariat 5.4 4x4 - 118,000 miles Noticed a ticking noise coming from front half of truck. its not the injectors. seems to be louder when the vehicle is hot, like mountain driving. notice it more wh

With that many miles it very easily could be a lifter either out of adjustment or going bad.

Sep 05, 2014 • Cars & Trucks

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1987 Ford f350 lariat idles louder than usual and makes ticking sound that it used to not do. Been told few times it's an exhaust leak... Not sure. Any suggestions? And how expensive is it to get an...

There is a tick noise that comes from a failed exhaust gasket or cracked manifold. You will have to remove the manifold to replace the gasket. To go to all that trouble I would have the manifold machined to ensure that it is straight as they have a tendency to warp from the heat and from incorrect tensioning sequence of the manifold bolts/studs

Sep 28, 2013 • Cars & Trucks

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1983 f150 with 351 windsor. Recent problem of bogging down when climbing moderate hills. Also sounds of ticking noise, lifters or manifolds leak? Any help much appreciated.

A leaking exhaust manifold could make a ticking noise. So could a lifter or valve. The exhaust noise would be louder under load.
If the carb is running too lean, or you have a vac leak, the lean fuel mixture could make the exhaust leak worse, and cause the loss of power.

Dec 19, 2012 • 1983 Ford F150

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07 mountaineer awd front end noise more from driver side. Sounds like the drivetrain. What should I look for.

Check the front drive shaft u-joint, and front cv shafts on the front axle, may be worn and need to be replaced. These parts will make a clicking or popping noise may sound like a thud sound.

Mar 19, 2011 • 2007 Mercury Mountaineer

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Ticking noise underneath the car approximately midway.

The sound you hear is the metal parts of your exhaust system and catalytic converter cooling down.Some cars are louder than others but the sound is perfectly normal.

Mar 01, 2010 • 2006 Toyota Camry

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Loud Ticking sound 2004 F150

Check the Alternator / Powersteering belts .
One of them will be damaged and loose.
Hope this helps.

Jul 28, 2009 • 2004 Ford F150

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Just had the 100k service on 04 lariat 5.4 3V

THESE ARE THE CONCERNS AND MOSTLY CAUSED BY NON FL820 OIL FILTER AND PROPER OIL 5/20. THESE TRUCKS ARE VERY SENSATIVE TO AFTERMARKET OIL FILTERS,AFTERMARKET OILFILTERS PLUG OIL GALLEY'S BECAUSE OF DETERIORATION. FL820 MOTORCRAFT FILTER ALSO HAS A ANTI DRAINBACK DIAPHRAM IN OIL FILTER TO KEEP OIL IN TOP END FOR COLD STARTS SO ENGINE WONT BE OILSTARVED ON CODSTARTS. PROBLEMS IT CAUSED IS CAM PHASERS,IF ENGINE CAN REV TO 2000RPM AND NOISE IS GONE IT'S CAM PHASERS. LASH ADJUSTERS ALSO GET DAMAGED AND CAN CAUSE A TICK NOISE LOUDER THAN INJECTORS. ENGINE IS NOT REALLY COMPROMISED AT THIS POINT BUT IT'S AN ANNOYANCE. IF WANT IT FIXED GO TO THE DEALER,THEY ARE WELL INFORMED WITH THIS CONCERN ON 5.4 3V. NOT TO CHANCE AFTERMARKET SHOP CHALLENGING THIS,PARTS FOR THESE ENGINES ARE BUILD DATE SPECIFIC AND DON'T WORK WELL WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS. SEE A VERY REPUTABLE DEALER FOR ANY CONCERNS PLEASE.

Jul 14, 2009 • 2004 Ford F150

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Rear drivetrain noise whine getting louder and louder

if it is the gears in the diff,it is pricey.
since most trucks get overloaded and this is the result,that is why the rule is 25% and lifespan is reduced by 50%
overload 50% and it is 200%

May 28, 2009 • 2001 Ford F150 Styleside SuperCrew

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Loud noise in front end drivetrain

Check the drive shaf

May 01, 2009 • 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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langhi Sep 06, 2014

Phil I did a bunch of looking around and found something that sounds similar so I will give you the link and you can see what others have to say about your truck and the sound you describe.
langhi Sep 06, 2014

hit enter to soonhttp://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic...
Phil Sep 06, 2014

Thank you for your help langhi !!! Thank you for your help langhi !!!
Phil Sep 06, 2014

Wow, this sounds EXACTLY like what i am experiencing. Finally i have an idea of where to start. Thank you so much!

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Answer 2 · 10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: clicking or ticking when engine is running

Sorry to state the obvious but the problem is directly connected to the speed of either: The engine; or your MPH. It could be something on a belt that is snagging, or most likely a piece of rubber that is being abused. If you know that neither of these suggestions are not the problem then I would think that it's the alternator. Start you car and pop the hood to see if you can locate the noise. The Alternator is easy to fix by yourself. I have a friend who is mechanically inept and even he was able to replace it. could also be the fan. try to narrow it down geographically with your ears and that should leave you with much smaller sum of variables.

Good Luck
Patrick. B

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Posted on Aug 13, 2010

SOURCE: no reverse on automatic transmission.what could be

internal problem. Depends on the trans. I have seen broken parts, blown seals, or fried clutch plates. If it was suddenly gone, then I would expect a break in a part - perhaps a broken weld

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Knocking Noise - Drive Train?

if it only knocks or clunks puting in gear or gettingonit I would check motor & trans mount both upper dog bone & cross bars to core support

kirtec auto

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Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: rear drivetrain noise whine getting louder and louder

if it is the gears in the diff,it is pricey.
since most trucks get overloaded and this is the result,that is why the rule is 25% and lifespan is reduced by 50%
overload 50% and it is 200%

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 11, 2011

SOURCE: Loud noise in front end drivetrain

Check the drive shaf

Answer 3 · 10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: clicking or ticking when engine is running

Sorry to state the obvious but the problem is directly connected to the speed of either: The engine; or your MPH. It could be something on a belt that is snagging, or most likely a piece of rubber that is being abused. If you know that neither of these suggestions are not the problem then I would think that it's the alternator. Start you car and pop the hood to see if you can locate the noise. The Alternator is easy to fix by yourself. I have a friend who is mechanically inept and even he was able to replace it. could also be the fan. try to narrow it down geographically with your ears and that should leave you with much smaller sum of variables.

Good Luck
Patrick. B

Answer 4 · 8/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

158 Answers
Posted on Aug 13, 2010

SOURCE: no reverse on automatic transmission.what could be

internal problem. Depends on the trans. I have seen broken parts, blown seals, or fried clutch plates. If it was suddenly gone, then I would expect a break in a part - perhaps a broken weld

Answer 5 · 8/30/2009 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Knocking Noise - Drive Train?

if it only knocks or clunks puting in gear or gettingonit I would check motor & trans mount both upper dog bone & cross bars to core support

Answer 6 · 5/28/2009 12:00:00 AM

kirtec auto

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Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: rear drivetrain noise whine getting louder and louder

if it is the gears in the diff,it is pricey.
since most trucks get overloaded and this is the result,that is why the rule is 25% and lifespan is reduced by 50%
overload 50% and it is 200%

Answer 7 · 2/11/2011 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 11, 2011

SOURCE: Loud noise in front end drivetrain

Check the drive shaf

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