Ford F150 Engine Rattle Tick Noise: I Can't Believe Shop Says It Needs A New Engine

I can't believe shop says it needs a new engine in this 2017 Ford F150. Luckily the truck owner came to me for a third correct opinion because he was hearing an unusual engine rattle tick noise in the 5.0L Coyote V8 engine. In this video Ozzstar takes you through the diagnostic steps to figure out what is really going on and does the 2017 Ford F150 really need a new engine? Don't get fooled by a bad diagnostic call. Enjoy the video and thanks for stopping by the Ozzstar's Cars channel. -Glen (Ozz)

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[Dragonsbrath]

You must sleep good at night knowing you're an exceptional and honest mechanic and the fact that this man and many others will bring work to you out of trust. I am very impressed.

[DanielJaegerFilms]

People like you make me proud of the mechanic community here on YouTube. It’s a shame that the so-called experts at the dealer didn’t even diagnose it correctly.

[chipyeahoo]

Great job on diagnostics. I’m a municipal fleet technician and this manifold runner control noise has affected a few of our vehicles. One was sent to the dealership (not by me) for a noise that I was told sounded exactly like valve train noise or possibly a rod knock. They ultimately said it needed a new engine. They even claimed that they cut open the oil filter and metal was found. I don’t believe that this was actually done. After replacement I was the person that picked it up from the dealer and immediately heard the noise and notified the service writer that got the tech to come out to look at it. He said that it was probably a lifter that needed to break in. I said that that’s not correct but called my boss who wanted me to bring it back to our facility anyway. I asked to take a look at it and found that the noise disappeared when I unplugged one of the runner control solenoids. I drove the vehicle back to the dealer and showed the service writer and tech and they acted like they’d never seen that before. They ended up keeping it for a while.
It’s getting bad that dealerships seem to be increasingly bad at diagnostics, at least on certain things.

[seangiblin]

Great video, thank you! My 2020 F150 has the same issue, truck is still under warranty and ford says there is nothing wrong, it’s just a noisy engine and just accept or deal with the noise. Can’t wait to go back and watch the service manager view this diagnosis ….spot on 👍

[tjoyce]

This is THE best video I've ever seen on you tube. This is also what all mechanics should strive to be - honest, knowledgeable, and humble.

[AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I want to thank you for this video. I just bought a 2018 5.0 f150 from Manheim for $8500 4x4 SuperCrew with 150K miles. They sold it as-is due to a nasty "ticking" noise. No check engine light, fresh oil change, sounds just like this one. I have a Autel Maxisys Elite I'll try this on mine. Mine makes the noise at all RPMs but to me it doesn't sound like the "engine". I appreciate the video man!

[kboak]

This video demonstrates the difference of mechanics and parts changers. Ozz is a mechanic.

[freddyrasheed]

Hey brother, I have to do all my work myself, because the Toyota dealership from my tundra, I wouldn’t trust them for all the tea in China. If I had a mechanic around my area that was like you, I would trust them 100%, and have faith and their ability to properly diagnose, or repair any issues I had. Thank God above I don’t really have a lot of issues. I did catch the Toyota dealership not changing my oil filter. Isn’t that sad. You are a true inspiration that rejuvenates my faith in mechanics. Word-of-mouth will make or break you. If you were in my area, I would let you advertise on the back of my truck. Keep up the good work buddy.

[sambitar]

GLEN, IT IS THE MOST DETAIL EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPLAINATION EVER. YOU ARE BORN TO BE #1 DIAGNOSTIC TECH EVER: THANKS A MILLION, MERCEDES BENZ GET THE SAME ISSUE.

[RustyGlovebox]

Great job checking out the problem Glen. You saved the owner a bunch of money.

[ericworthington]

Thanks for the in depth diagnosis & With that proper diagnosis, u gained a customer for life... & definitely a great word of mouth recommendation for future customers...

[paulc]

Thanks OC that was very educational. I have the same problem with my 2019 F150 with 30k on it. It seems like it's getting worse buy the day. Right at 1500 RPM it rattles like a metal on metal. Been getting the run around for a while, need new engine, need new bell housing, need a new trans, need a new front shock, and so on. Heck, by then I'll just get a new truck. Ford should have fixed this problem under warrantee. Great work on finding the mystery rattle.

[JW-leru]

Great info! I always like to learn things in the hi tech world that keeps getting more complicated. The more parts the more trouble.

[Jeffbob]

Had a friend who had his engine replaced last summer for same noise...thank goodness he had warranty...nobody left at dealerships with any knowledge and or honesty!

[magellan]

Awesome video, great information for someone who does not know. I have a 2016 F150 FX4, Five ohhh. It was easier for me to diagnose because one of those rods for the runner was broken, and it just threw a code. No scary sounds in my case. I would have been scared shitless, if I heard those noises coming from my engine.

[michaelhoffee]

everything was explained in such detail, and investigated almost like a forensic doctor. this was a beautiful video!

[Bert-bt]

Seen a similar issue with a Mercedes engine involving moving plastic part's in its plastic intake system.
The difference was, that engine was producing fault codes.
None the less. Great diagnostics. Another win win for the customer.

[Giggiyygoo]

Replacing an engine is like the final boss level of parts cannon misdiagnosis.

[bowe]

Why can't I find people like this guy in the Denver area! I have a 2014 5.0, 4 different shops and 4 different solutions for a #4 cold start misfires.

[HeathJ.Ledger]

You got my subscription my man. Hell of a job on diagnosing and troubleshooting!