2007 Ford F-150: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 9, 2024 · Engine · 106,614 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's husband turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start the next two days. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the knocking sound had returned, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,614.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NJ

Truck loosing power and tapping and knocking noise, was told it is phazers and timing chains and vct's and could just stop running while driving if the phazers lock up. Now I feel unsafe driving it has 1700000 miles and ford is not standing behind even tho I have talked to dozens of people that have the same problem.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Engine · 180,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving various low speeds, the vehicle began shaking and a knocking noise sounded from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic test drove the vehicle and determined that the rocker arms needed to be replaced. In addition, the independent mechanic stated that the "variable valve timings" were faulty and created a misfire within the engine. An unknown ford dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 155,000 miles · MN

Engine ticking, from prior reports looks to be a common issue, also when filling up with gas it seems to have back pressure and keeps turning the pump off.

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Engine · 141,000 miles · LA

I bought a 2007 ford f15 fx4 truck a years ago, and took it to ford to asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine. They told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton. About a week ago the ticking got louder and I looked up problems online, and found that there is a design flaw in the engine that causes cam phasers to fail, and oil pressure drops to zero. Ford knows about the problem, but when I called they told me that I need to replace the engine, and that it would be on me. I looked on several ford forums and found that there are 1000's of people talking about this. Is it going to take someone getting killed before ford owns up to there problems! They are ignoring the issue and having the consumer pay aywhere from 3500- 8000 dollars to repair this issue. Also, the engine has very bad power loss and shakes vigouresly when warm and pulling up to stop or reverse.

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Engine · 135,000 miles · FL

I bought truck about 2 years ago took to ford to have tranny flush on it asked them about the ticking noise coming from engine they told me that it was normal on the 5.4 triton about a week ago the ticking got louder and looked up problems and found that there is a design flaw in engine that causes cam phasers fail nd oil pressure drops to zero ford knows about problem but whn you call they tell you that you need to replace the engine well looked up forums and people who have replaced the motor had same problems with it later on yesterday I was driving taking my 2 daughters to school when all of a sudden the engine shut off I lost brakes and steering. The truck behind me had to lock up its brakes to keep from hitting me and my kids so I am writing you to see if you can look into this my kids were so scared the truck slowed instantly when the engine failed I had my friend tow it back to my house where I checked the cam sensors and changed them and did not start still does not start now there are 1000's of people on forums talking about this is it going to take someone getting killed before ford owns up to there problems they are ignoring and having the consumer pay aywhere from 3500- 8000 dollars to repair this I first asked when I bought truck with 81,000 miles on it

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Engine · 102,890 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the number three spark plug detached and needed to be replaced the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,890. Updated 08/09/17*lj

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · OK

When my truck is at operating temp. And coming to a stop it sounds like a diesel, it first starts by knocking and ticking then it shuts down.. This is a serious problem for when your pulling anything with the truck always it wants to die, of course unless your good and can throw it into neutral and rev the motor to 2000 RPM's with killing anyone. You start losing steering and brakes when the motors RPM's get very low.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Engine · 125,000 miles · MT

I bought this truck in 2015 had 120,000 miles on it now problems after 5,000 miles I noticed a knocking in the engine and the whole truck will begin to shake after a few miles down the road. This started at 125,000 miles. I would have to turn the truck off and turn it back on, while at a stop light. Just recently my wife and I took a trip out of state while on the highway the engine stared to knock and truck began to shake. I had to pull over turn the truck off and turn it back on. Have to do this three times on our trip, not a happy trip in the truck. After our trip the I called ford motor company and told them what was happening with the truck they told me it was not there problem and would not pay to have it fixed. I took my truck to an independent mechanic who told me that it was the cam sensor or cam phasor. To have it replaced would cost me $4,000. I took the truck to a ford dealership that told me the same thing the mechanic said and that they would charge me $2,000 to replace. They also informed the that most of the 2007 f150 that come are having the same problem. I have let it sit in my garage till ford does a recall. I am not paying for there mistake for shoddy work.

Filed Nov 8, 2015 · Engine · 57,532 miles · MO

In april 2015 I began experiencing engine knocking on my 2007 ford f-150 which had 57,532 miles on it. I took it to ford service department and ended up spending $3,080.79 to replace camshaft, solenoid, and timing chains. I was told this work was guaranteed. Now, less than 7 months later at 61,452 miles I began hearing squeaking as I drive. Took it back to ford and they tell me it is now the harmonic balancer is out and excessive crank shaft end play. I am told that the issue is not related to the prior repair work so I will have to spend another $3,000 or more to fix this issue. This is all after I spent over $300 in december 2014 to replace the ingnition coils. I drive mostly city driving. We picked up vehicle without repairing it this time so we could figure out what to do.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · WA

The engine was replaced in 2012 with 53,000 miles on the truck due to a significant knocking coming from the engine. The truck was still under warranty so it cost me nothing to replace. The engine started to make the same sound in feb 2015 (84,000 miles on the truck, 30,000 miles on the engine). I had it taken to an auto mech and they told me one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine and ripped all the threading out. They also found that on e of the cylinders broke off the crank shaft and ceased. The engine has to be replaced again and the truck is no longer under warranty. Both the original dealership that replaced the engine and the auto mech that I had the truck taken to, are researching if the parts are still under warranty.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine · 2,000 miles · MI

We purchased the vehicle new. Before it was a year old, we heard a knocking sound. We were told it was normal. After a couple of years, the knocking got louder, took it to the dealer ship, they said it was normal. As the years passed, we asked other dealerships, repair shops, and there was never a recall. We were always told not to worry about it. The knocking sound got louder, the engine was bogging and today it is in the shop for a new engine and we have to come up with $6,000.00. There are thousands of complaints like mine. Why is there not a recall?????