It was a constant ticking, but was more predominant once warmed up. And my issue was on the passenger side. They have repaired it, given me 2 more years and another 100,000 miles of transferrable engine warranty so I am happy with the situation.
I'm no "rocket surgeon", but chances are if my truck has a piece that was machined improperly, then A LOT of trucks are suffering the same fate. Perhaps I am better off letting them fix this one instead of plopping another engine in with a defective connector arm or two in it....
They should...
Man, I don't really think that is a choice....they have to have the opportunity to make this truck right. I can cuss and fuss all I want, but you gotta play thier game. They did say that they (Ford direct called me) would call me on Tuesday to see what it would take to make me happy, though...
OK...here is the latest.....
They have decided that the problem is one of the connecting rods (the piece that connects the piston to the crank shaft) is out by 1/500ths of an inch. They are putting the engine back together and they think I will have my truck back tommorrow, which I sincerely...
Well, I went to the dealership today to get a few things out of my truck and got the scoop on my ticking noise. In fact, they showed me where it was ticking....it was easy for them to do cause the truck engine was torn apart and one of the heads was on a bench. Apparently, one of the pistons...
Hey guys....I'm new to the forum. In fact, I was directed here from another forum because I too am having the ticking issue. I picked my F350SD up last Wednesday and by the time I got home I noticed the "tick". It almost sounds like an exhaust leak or a BB bouncing around inside teh engine. I...