More Engine Noise...

[Tyleryac]

Me too

 

[Tyleryac]

Ford is taking the truck back AGAIN on Monday. They are giving me a loaner car while they try to fix whatever problem is occurring for the third time.

I decided to take videos, documenting the issue. They can be seen in the links below if you are interested.

 

[Sock Puppet]

That second video sounds pretty rough!

 

[Number4]

Hard to say from a video, but it doesn't sound like chains to me.

 

[Tyleryac]

It could be a lifter. The videos don't really do a justice. After spending $4,600 they should fix and they said they'll make it right.

 

[Tyleryac]

Here are some videos from today. Make sure to check out the rev video...

 

[Number4]

Most of what I hear sounds just like mine. When you rev it, it sounds like a 'lifter.'

 

[Tyleryac]

I thought these engines didn't have lifters?

 

[Number4]

I thought these engines didn't have lifters?

They don't, they have lash adjusters, that's why I put it in quotes. Most don't know what a lash adjuster would refer too. More like a rocker than a lifter I suppose.

Actually, I've not seen the cams on the 3rd gen 4.0, just that of the 4.6. I may have grossly assumed the similarity.

Edit: they do have lifters, though they are called hydraulic lash adjusters.

 

[Tyleryac]

We'll have to see what ford says Monday

 

[Tyleryac]

I'm assuming this is a big job?

 

[Tyleryac]

New noise today...

 

[Tyleryac]

Just dropped off truck again at Ford. 3rd times a charm?

 

[mountaineer2004]

Wow, this must be incredibly frustrating to you!

After reading this, if/when my 2004 starts making engine noises, I may just drive it till it stops, and then get a reman.

Hope this all gets resolved for you soon.

 

[Tyleryac]

Thanks. I should be hearing back from them today...

 

[Tyleryac]

I talked to Ford today, and the mechanic couldn't figure out the problem(s). The engineer is looking at it tomorrow.

 

[Tyleryac]

Just heard back. When they did the timing chain replacement, they didn't tourqe the tensionors correctly. They retourqed the bolts and they said it's better. Also I was refunded $300.

 

[Tyleryac]

Car still isn't right. I am now dealing with the co-owner/VP of All American Ford. He vowed to fix the situation.

 

[Tyleryac]

New video...

 

[Tyleryac]

Finally found time to meet with the delaer co-owner tomorrow. He wants to have a meeting with the mechanic, the service manager, and myself. We'll see how that goes.

I'll also be getting a free loaner truck while they are fixing the Explorer again...