2005 Ford F-150: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Engine · CA

Spark plug blew out no check enginge lite until after coil an plugs replaced now motor has a knocking sound 5/23 not 1969 like date happended onlys puts down even if i select present day

Filed Nov 21, 2024 · Engine · 190,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles · OK

While driving 75 MPH on interstate 40, vehicle went into fail safe mode (happened a couple of times). Subsequently, engine began with a ticking noise with ever increasing rattling/shaking to a point that the engine had to be turned off. This happened numerous times while stopping or idling in city traffic. Local ford dealership replaced all coils & plugs, throttle body, fuel filter, etc. Vehicle ran fine for six months, however the rattling, knocking, shaking, surging, stalling have returned two fold. Vehicle is now experiencing a massive oil leak from the engine. Had it checked by an independent mechanic who could not make the repairs (but did complete an oil change). Ford motor company is totally responsible for these issues. These issues are not just inconvenient and expensive but mortally dangerous to the passengers of the vehicle as well as to anyone in close proximity. Step up ford!

Filed May 21, 2018 · 112,000 miles · IN

Engine knocking noise

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Engine · 130,600 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the odor of exhaust fumes was present inside the vehicle. Also, when the engine was started, a ticking type noise was heard under the hood on the passenger side. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local unknown dealer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,600.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Engine · 109,000 miles · GA

I am the second owner of my 2005 ford f-150 xlt 5.4l 3v 4x4 crew cab (VIN# available on request) and there is a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I can hear the noise while idling in drive, idling in reverse, idling in neutral, idling in park and traveling under low throttle and/or power in any gear(it is especially loud when the echoes bounce off of a hard-sided building, such as a drive-through restaurant). The events leading to my breakdown on a busy acceleration ramp are as follows: my vehicle lost almost all power on an acceleration ramp, slowing me down to a crawl. It also caused massive oil leaking from the engine compartment, which resulted in road spillage, causing unsafe driving conditions for me and the people around me. I've done some independent research and have personally had this issue fixed once. I've had it fixed at a mechanic, the resulting repair costs ended up being ~$3500. Full diagnostic and repair receipt is available upon request, but the main issues were the cam phaser, and timing chain. I have seen multiple upon multiple complaints about this issue, and I am formally requesting the nhsta to investigate and hold the ford motor company (hereafter referred to as "ford") responsible for this poor design choice. I would like to see a recall for every ford f-150 reported with this issue, as well as reimbursement for any documented repairs conducted by mechanics from ford. This may be an outlandish request that may not even be in the nhsta's cumulative power, but, as a taxpayer, a working man, and most importantly, a husband, I would like to see action taken by the people I put my faith in, to rectify this situation. Thank you for your time, and good day.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Engine · NE

Bought truck new, has an engine ticking that continues to get louder. Properly serviced as per owners manual. Engine needs replaced per mechanic.

Filed Nov 24, 2016 · Engine · 160,478 miles · PA

Bought the truck used at 150000 miles. After 5000 miles the loud ticking that these trucks are known for became louder. At 161000 miles the engine died. I started it up in my driveway one morning and instead of just ticking, it was knocking 100x louder. The truck began shaking violently. Then it just died. All this happened in a matter of minutes. Had it towed to a shop, and they said I need a whole new engine. I can't help but think if I was driving and this happened, what the outcome would be. I have read hundreds of complaints from people online saying similar things. Ford is aware of the problem, but no recall was issued. That is irresponsible, and very dangerous on ford's part.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Engine · FL

5.4 3v triton. When the truck is at idle at a normal operating temp, it has a horrible knocking noise on the passenger side of the engine. From what I am reading this engine has major problems with the cam phasers and timing components. It sounds like the timing chain is about to fly out of the engine. I hope my truck doesn't give out on me because this is my only transportation to work and cannot afford to have it fixed. I bought a ford for reliability, but until this is fixed I feel it's unreliable. I have used a full syn oil and the right motorcraft 820s filter. This is a major problem and ford needs to pay for this and everyone else who has had this problem over and over! Recall this ford!

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 155,000 miles · VA

Truck began ticking very loudly, then began a knocking noise, and now the engine shakes the truck when idling. Cam phasers broke apart causing damage to the timing chain. Sudden loss of power to the engine as well as inability to maintain speed while ascending an incline is frequent. The loss of speed and power has caused us several close-call accidents. Truck will simply not accelerate while pressing the gas pedal. Additionally, it also feels like the truck cannot catch gears while in motion.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine · 118,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The stated while driving, there was an abnormal knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact stated he drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser, the bearing and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was backfiring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Engine · WA

Purchased my vehicle used at the dealership with 85,000. Which is typically a good break-in point for a truck. Well after having the vehicle home for less than a month I've noticed a ticking in the engine. A ticking that I knew little about until further research into these vehicles. Seems that along with thousands of other people in the world I've purchased a ford lemon. The engines rarely make it past 75,000-100,000. Ford as a whole are aware of this issue and deliberately find ways around having to take the liability on. The only solution to the ticking is 1,500 in repairs of the cam phaser, which in a timely manner melts like butter or replace it with a remanufactured engine only to encounter the same issue. Whether or not this vehicle is over 10 years old this is an issue that needs to be addressed. An engine should be able to last more than 100,000 miles. I have driven this vehicle less than 500 miles and the problem is evident.