More Engine Noise...

[Tyleryac]

Exactly, thank you!

 

[Tyleryac]

Ford encountered a delay. Car will now be ready Wednesday...

 

[Tyleryac]

Finally got the truck back today. All is good...so far...

 

[Sock Puppet]

Hope she treats you good from here on out.

 

[Tyleryac]

Timing chain noise is back

 

[Tyleryac]

Finally had time to drop truck off at Ford. I'll update as soon as they take a look at the truck.

 

[Avancamp]

Hope they get it fixed for you this time

 

[Tyleryac]

Luckily ford warranties the timing chains for 2 years unlimited miles. I hope it doesn't need a new engine. Ford diagnosed it as timing chains. Also, I don't want to take this to court. We'll see what they say.

 

[Tyleryac]

So Ford called me back and they said nothing is wrong with the truck and that they didn't hear the noise. I told them I would be there first thing tomorrow morning and point it out personally.

 

[Sock Puppet]

Interesting. Just when cold? Let us know what you find out.

 

[Number4]

What oil are you using and do you park outside over night?

Garage vs outside is usually a 30 degree difference in temperature (when it's cold out.)
If you park outside and the dealer didn't, maybe it's an issue with cold start lubrication.

 

[Tyleryac]

I don't have a garage so I always park outside where it's about 30 degrees every morning. I use 5W30 synthetic for better flow in the winter. I am going to the dealership now.

 

[Tyleryac]

Just went to the dealer and started the car for them. They heard the noise.

 

[Tyleryac]

No call tonight from them. As I was walking out they think the tensioner might not be getting enough oil? Not sure what that means.

 

[Tyleryac]

Just got in touch with someone. They said it is the serpentine belt and the belt tensioner. I highly doubt those things make the same noise as a timing chain rattle.

 

[Number4]

They do when the tensioner is about to explode.

This is an easy fix for yourself though and will immediately prove/disprove their theory.

 

[Tyleryac]

Thanks for the response. They are going to do the repair. For my troubles, they discount the parts and labor. They are doing it today.

 

[Tyleryac]

Got the truck back again. I'll have to let the truck sit over night to see if the noise is back.

I paid with a check so if it makes the noise I'll stop payment.

 

[Tyleryac]

Truck going back to Ford AGAIN for the same noise

 

[Sock Puppet]

Man, sorry for all the drama. Hope they get it sorted this time.