2010 Ford F-150: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Engine · 201,000 miles · TX

Ford's 5.4l 3 valve engines installed in their 2004-2010 trucks have, unfortunately, established a reputation for premature failure. Owners of these vehicle's report hearing a ticking noise from the engine accompanied by a loss of power and often a "check engine" light. Research has revealed that the cause of these issues is usually attributed to a failure of the cam phasers and excessive oil clearance in the cam journals. My vehicle shut off mid drive and has had all issues described above. It started with the ticking noise first then the check engine light next and then major loss of power. That went on for about 3 months before the first time it shut off mid drive.

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · IL

The normal camshaft phaser issues are occurring. Loud knocking, vibrating while idling, and general rattling from the motor when the truck isn't above 1000 RPM's. While this may not directly cause accidents, in intense rattling and knocking can cause other issues to arise which in turn can cause major safety concerns for the federal safety agency. If ford doesn't decide to take on this issue and repair it, then it can be expected that every 3 valve ford motor made since 2005 will eventually succumb to these major issues. As we all know ford has had issues designing motors in the past, primarily the 6.0, 6.4 and 5.4 motor that I currently own, but it is time for ford to step up and handle the mechanical problems that their designers negligence caused. It is not too much to ask that an auto manufacturer stands by their product and repairs or replaces the faulty part when the time comes. Additionally in the part you wherein you asked for the date of the incident, I will put the most recent occurrence but please note that this issue is reoccurring and you should expect knocking and vibration every time you drive.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Suspension · 169,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, a knocking noise was heard from the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver's side upper ball joint was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the driver's side ball joint needed to be replaced on several occasions because the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Engine · 79,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard a loud ticking sound coming from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to hawk ford of st. Charles (located at 2525 e main st, st. Charles, il 60174, (630) 584-1800) where it was diagnosed that the timing solenoid, exhaust manifold bolt, and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed May 2, 2018 · Transmission · 175,000 miles · MD

The vehicle downshifted abruptly without warning or indication at 75mph on the highway locking the rear tires causing the vehicle to spin out of control almost rolling over and making contact with other vehicles traveling at high rates of speed. The vehicle was diagnostically checked and inspected at a ford service center. They indicated that there was no mechanical or electrical failure to repair. The truck currently operates in the same manner as it did prior to the transmission downshifting. In my opinion, the vehicle exhibits the same failure mode that ford fixed under recall 16s19. This design flaw is extremely life threatening and hazardous. I have parked my vehicle. I contacted ford 4 times and even though that 1 individual from ford did indicate that my vehicle was indeed affected by the design flaw associated with the 16s19 recall, it was not on the "list" of vehicles to be recalled so it will not be fixed due to a VIN number selection methodology that he didn't disclose. I have no way to fix the vehicle. The reason is because new software must be flashed on the power train control module in order to remove the design flaw and I have no way to know if the new software on the PCM that was developed for f150s through years 2011 - 2013 is compatible with the 2010 f150s and ford will not allow you to talk to any technical reps to determine if that is possible. The dealership service technicians cannot determine system software compatibility either and are extremely risk adverse to doing anything that was not approved by ford considering the safety implications of this problem. This vehicle and others like it are just ticking time bombs on the highway. Mine will be parked until something is done by the federal safety agency or ford.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Engine · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact heard a ticking and knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a rocker arm or rod malfunction. The contact was advised that the motor needed to be replaced, the vehicle was currently at the independent mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Engine · 72,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power and stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal knocking noise present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact called a local dealer (andy mohr ford, located at 2684 e main st plainfield, in 46168). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Engine · SC

About april 2017 I noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine area of my truck. I also noticed hesitation when I accelerate and my fuel economy has dropped. There is a distinct jerking sensation when driving. My concern is that the vehicle does not want to accelerate in certain gears and I feel this is a safety concern. My truck has the ford 5.4l v8 engine and upon my own research, this engine is notorious for the cam phaser going bad, along with other related issues.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · NJ

I own a 2010 ford f-150 fx4 pickup, purchased new october 2009. Approximately in 2013 the rear window defroster stopped working. The truck is equipped with a power rear sliding window from ford. I took the truck to my local ford dealer to address the issue. The ford dealer service department advised me the problem was with the window itself, and would not be covered under warranty, or ford at all. I have noticed many complaints on the web from owners of ford pickups of the same year and model, the majority of them experiencing broken rear windows, smoke and damage. Like many, I have a small child that sits in a rear facing child's car seat, and am very concerned about this problem. It is very apparent ford is aware of this safety issue, but is not willing to admit to it, or take steps to address it. This issue is a ticking time bomb for ford pickup owners, always worrying if it will happen to them, and when.