Engine noise question when starting truck
#1
Engine noise question when starting truck
I have a 2003 xlt 4.0 with ~77k miles
When I go to start my truck after it sits for a while, it sounds like a bearing spins dry and then quits once it starts. I took it to the local dealership a while back, but it was very random and they did not find anything. Now I notice it almost at every start after sitting for a few hours.
I am going to take it back but just curious if anyone might have an idea of what they are going to find.
Thanks,
GJ
When I go to start my truck after it sits for a while, it sounds like a bearing spins dry and then quits once it starts. I took it to the local dealership a while back, but it was very random and they did not find anything. Now I notice it almost at every start after sitting for a few hours.
I am going to take it back but just curious if anyone might have an idea of what they are going to find.
Thanks,
GJ
#4
Probably the timing chain rattling around. The tensionor runs off of oil pressure and since there is none after sitting around then they can't hold the chain properly at startup. Such a lovely engine.<----Sarcasm.
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...oil-chane.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...oil-chane.html
#6
According to Ford it is just a noise. I have 127K miles and it rattles when its cold. No problems with the engine. My buddy, Alon, has less miles and it rattles all the time in his 01 but the engine still runs strong. If you have warranty get it fixed. If not let it go. Sometimes you have to pull the engine since there is a chain on the back of the block. So like $1200ish to fix it all.
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