My New F150 Is ALREADY Broken!! (Engine Problems) 5.0 Tick / Engine Flutter

[@ProfessorMikee]

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[@joshperry4538]

Have you ever listened to a 12:1 roller Chevy 350 on high octane fuel, they are extremely noisy. Its to the point that you wouldn't want to drive it, only for a few seconds at a time on the track. This coyote being 12:1, able to run on pump gas, rev to 7500, make 400 hp on 5 liters and tolerable to drive all day is just amazing to me.

[@Blanco_5.0]

My truck has those 3 problems and ford tells me that it’s normal but it’s so annoying. I have a 2019 f150 5.0 4x4 with 38k miles

[@deeS.414]

I have 2018 f150 5.0 4x4 same problems I first heard the noise at 14,000 Miles supposedly it was normal till I hit 70,000 miles thats when shit when bad had to get awhole new engine so let's see how that works .Warranty definitely covered it for me.

[@iamlegion3987]

I have a 2018 F150 5 l that has the same problem with its timing chain. You can witness the problem but most Ford dealers won't fix

[@kjackhorseman]

Hey I have all these issues + more on my 2020 5.0 F150, I put some videos on KZbin showing some of the sounds. Over-all pretty disappointed, I got mine brand new and these noises started almost immediately. I brought mine in; 1 and 7 they said they couldn't reproduce, 2/3/4 they said was normal behavior based on the TSB, 5/6 I don't think I even brought up because I had low confidence they could be able to handle such a list. I've decided to just not bring it into service anymore because I don't want the records on Carfax when I decide to offload it. 1. Flutter noise on deceleration 2. Diesel-like noise at idle 3. Engine tick 4. Constant whining under the hood 5. High pitch squeal when accelerating (Like a Mack truck) 6. Grinding when switching low gears, like 2/3 to 4/5th 7. Knocking/whooshing noise when breaking, exacerbated by wet roads?

[@ProfessorMikee]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@Ericberkman03]

Did you ever figure out the cause of the flutter? I think that's what I have too. Do you have a video of the noise?

[@Spartan5420]

I had a loud metal rattle during acceleration. They said it was normal. I had to get rid of it because it was so annoying.

[@edmalts]

Lol. Me to !!!!! Same fukin sound. Don’t sound normal. Like the manifold area/tin can metal sound.

[@davidcomer9201]

It could be a high pressure gas pump?

[@0magellan0]

I had the same problem. Ford did not know what it was, so I fixed it myself. I ended up eventually replacing all 4 VCT solenoids, 2 on each side. You will need to remove the valve covers, just be careful not to damage the valve cover because then you will have an oil leak and have to replace it as well. My truck sounds awesome now. Try to change your oil in a timely manner, I always do my own every 3k miles. It seems the VCT solenoids are picky and need to be running clean. No more diesel sound!! I have a 2016 F150 FX4 with the Five Ohh...

[@ProfessorMikee]

Any issues with the 5.0 burning oil? After 5k miles it’s about a quart short on my end

[@darkryder4842]

I haven't had any issues with burning oil, but it seems I do have a leaking oil pan gastket that looks like a pain to get to.

[@Thejose17jose]

How much did it cost to replace 4 vct solenoids?

[@darkryder4842]

@@Thejose17jose There are 2 on each side about 30 bucks each plus 2 new gaskets for the valve covers. It cost me under a hundred bucks because I did thw work myself.

[@armandoreyna7312]

@@darkryder4842 the flutter is in deed the vct solenoids.

[@cluelesssam6975]

Any update on the ticking because I’m looking at a new 21 with the engine 5.0 🤔

[@ProfessorMikee]

Ticking still happening FORD says it’s harmless

[@ProfessorMikee]

It’s the fuel injectors

[@paulcristma4469]

Buy the new Chevy truck with 6.2 motor they got away from cylinder DEACTIVATION and auto start and stop.

[@mysterysolver514]

@@paulcristma4469 really? No cylinder deactivation anymore?

[@paulcristma4469]

@@mysterysolver514 2 friends of mine just got new z71 trucks the only reason they got them because they were tired of HEADACES dodge had .

[@xfearslovex]

What kind of gas are you using? regular, mid or premium?

[@ProfessorMikee]

The owners manual calls for Regular but every now and then I’ll put 93

[@xfearslovex]

@@ProfessorMikee I always use premium in my mine. 5.0 has a high compression ratio 12:1. And the deceleration noise is coming from the exhaust solenoid.

[@maynardjames9533]

I have the knocking too! 2020 5L Wtf , so what did anyone find out ?? Anything I need input asap I have till Wednesday to return for money back 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@burntfaceman24]

The ticking sound that you are hearing is the high pressure injectors. I wouldn't worry about it.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Thanks for the input!

[@royalelwood9538]

I have a 2018 f 150 5.0 with just over 20,000 miles. It has done the same thing since I have owned it new has never used any oil. Change the oil every 3-4,000 miles with motor craft oil & filter. After cold starting the engine let it sit till the RPM’s go down to 1,000 then drive it to allow oil to get to the cam phasers. You can also try pushing the traction control button twice fast to put it in advance trac sport mode.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Ever has any problems with it consuming oil? I think mine burns oil

[@royalelwood9538]

Never have. The dealer told me to bring it in for the first oil change between 1,500 & 2,000 miles. & I change it every 2,500-3,000 miles. I have never used any oil. I also did a road trip when it was new to break it in to seat the piston rings. Never got on the throttle hard till it had 1,000 miles on it. If you do a lot of stop & go traffic driving change the oil every 3,000 miles. The only thing I have had my pickup in for was a recall on the engine block heater & oil changes. Remember it’s a 12:1 compression engine the owners manual says 91 octane is recommended

[@royalelwood9538]

@@ProfessorMikee how much oil is it burning in 1,000 or 2,000 miles?

[@chrism2148]

Did you ever get those problems fixed. I bought a 2019 f150 5.0 . After a week truck failed to start after it turned off on that autostart. It would idle rough, needle would go up and down so much that the truck would shake. That happened like 4 times. Took it into the dealership they changed two cam phasers the two camshafts on bank 1 . Truck was running perfect for about a week now it’s back to to giving rough idle after I’ve ran it for a few hours. Wonder if it’s not the other side and might need vct solenoids replaced .

[@ProfessorMikee]

Yes they recalibrated the ECM for me and changed the spark plugs. The spark plus is what is making the ticking noise, there was nothing wrong with them they are just loud. Also there was no vacuum leak. They checked for that, they also drained the oil to make sure there was not metal in it. The oil was clean

[@chrism2148]

@@ProfessorMikee well that’s good to hear . I also heard the timing chain when it’s idling sounds like a mini chain saw spinning and you can hear the oil hitting the valve cover.

[@Daverodd06]

@@ProfessorMikee mine sounds the same way now 48k miles it just started I’m not sure if It did it after installing a Diablo tube or it’s been doing in a while I just haven’t listened to it

[@1rcracer]

The imfamous yote tick?

[@kineticenergy1085]

Common for the 3.0L, 5.4L, and the 5.0L, all of which I’ve owned for MANY years, with zero issues. I can name a few more Ford quirks, but none of them have ever gave me a fail to start, stall, break down or anything but start and run for me every time🤟🏼

[@tonynevarez3836]

What did the dealer say when you brought it in? Same on my 2020 xlt 5.0. My wife has similar issue on her Jeep Wrangler and it was a worn/bad lifter

[@ProfessorMikee]

They actually said the ticking is the just spark plugs and they are harmless, also they recalibrate the ECM but it still ticks and rattles so idk anymore

[@leanlocker7289]

@@ProfessorMikee just bought 2019 f150 5.0, same thing. What came of your visit? Do you still have the truck? How is it doing? Thanks

[@mikekania4298]

Install a loud, throaty muffler and you won't hear the ticking anymore

[@ProfessorMikee]

😂😂

[@berkeley5104]

I can still hear it lol

[@christopherr97]

My 2019 Ford Mustang GT does that same fluttering sound. My beautiful girl just died last week. Goodluck homie. Cause your engine gonna give out before 60k. That fluttering noise is very serious don’t let the dealership lie to u. They are trying to hide the issue. They won’t fix it. Prepare for the lies. They sent an email out about this issue and told the dealerships to lie to the customers saying it’s a characteristic of the car

[@ProfessorMikee]

:( sorry to hear that Chris, yes my truck still has the fluttering sound even though they recalibrated the ECM

[@barryhallsack8852]

Man that's really crappy I'm sorry for your luck! Thanks for sharing the video makes me want to go by the 3.5 EcoBoost instead of the 5.0.

[@ADVF800GS]

I did and I don’t regret it, I have a 11 first gen ecoboost with 320,000 and still going strong.

[@Johnson2125J]

2018 company truck with the exact same sounds. Almost like a lifter tap with low octane gas. It just started using oil like crazy. 1 quart a week. 57 thousand miles.

[@usmc291]

Man I don’t know what’s going on with new Ford trucks i personally own a 2020 f150 2.7 so far so good but it sounds kind of weird , I had a 2015 f150 3.5 ecoboost and didn’t like it , on my other hand i have a 2002 F150 with the 4.6 V8 and it’s the best truck I have very reliable runs like my new truck very smooth it’s slow but that’s okay lol

[@stick272]

My 2012 F150 5.0 did the same thing but also had a sporadic distinct metal tap sound like two wrenches hitting together that was non rythmetic, like tap, tap tap, quiet , Tap Tap, quiet Tap quiet Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap quiet quiet tap, if that makes sense. Finally got Ford too admit something wasnt right and they put a new short block in it, was fine until the left bank went out. All easy driving no abuse and all at under 30k miles, I got rid of it.

[@axiom4018]

I had the same issue in my 2020 5.0 when I had it. But it only did it in the winter time during cold temps. Mainly first thing in the morning. From what I hear they say it's the ecu making adjustments. I'm not sure how accurate that is but I had other problems with my 5.0 besides that one noise. Honestly the dealer is gonna say it's normal

[@ProfessorMikee]

They did say it was normal and just recalibrated the ECM

[@astridaguayo6589]

I have a 2015 f150 5.0 4x4 and it sounds the same it has 200,259 miles on it, it’s normal

[@ProfessorMikee]

The 5.0 make a bunch of weird sounds

[@Emvilla25]

My GMC has problem #1 and #3. Im thinking about a F150. Guess I'll be used to these issues. Lol.

[@mikebowman2445]

I just had a brand new motor put in 2012 about 2 months ago it's got the same sound been like this since I picked it up after the new motor was put in

[@ProfessorMikee]

I think it’s all the. 5.0s I heard the ecm just needs to be recalibrated

[@mikebowman2445]

Ok i have to check into that thank you

[@edmalts]

I have same problem but my sound is coming from under like manifold area/ possibly like a tin can tapping sound. Does not sound normal to me lol. What the hell is IT ! ????? I’m watching your video lol.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Ford told me the fuel injectors are making the ticking and it’s harmless but I’m not buying it. I’ll make more videos on it, don’t forget to subscribe:)

[@carlife_710]

@@ProfessorMikee well 5.0s 3rd gen have 2 injectors per cylinder if I’m not mistaken

[@fransiscolopez1305]

Ha! Dude I know exactly what you're talking about. My 5.0 did the exact same thing. Sounded like a diesel when I would fire it up even after being warmed up and idling. Cylinders 3 & 4 were the loudest up top, I could even hear it in the oil pan. My neighbor would even make fun of me cuz he said it sounded like a diesel all the way to his house. I shit you not, I dumped half a bottle of Marvel Mystery oil into the oil and the other half into the fuel tank. The noise went away and never came back. Try it out its like $5 at autozone. Worth a shot. Good luck!

[@__Ecotec]

It didn’t mess anything up from pouring oil into the gas tank?

[@armandoreyna7312]

On the flutter, my mustang 5.0 was doing the noise on the driver side exhaust vct solenoid. Have someone push and release the pedal while you feel around, best when cold. Ford told me they couldnt hear the flutter on decel, so i traded the bitch in.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Sorry to hear that Armando :(

[@Yee671]

I had a 2018 5.0 f150 and had to get rid of it. I went to the shop multiple times for unnecessary warranty work. Ambient temperature reading was off. It wouldn't refresh until you hit speeds of like 50mph or over. My friends would laugh when they saw a reading of 50 when it was like 80 outside. Replaced that twice. I had the deceleration rattle, tick, and engine pinging when under load at low rpm and at a higher gear. I used higher octane and helped a little but still able to be heard. Brought to dealership 2x for deceleration rattle and they said it was normal. Lol. Fords a joke. Ended up getting a Nissan Titan. My life has been headache free. No more embarrassing noises when leaving for work in the morning. Lol.

[@matthewschock4479]

Same exact noise here… sounds like a type writer when lightly accelerating/decelerating at certain speeds around 1.5k-2k rpms… they then told me it was normal… Guess people should know they sell trucks that are supposed to rattle lol

[@bsextremesports]

Mine does that too! The flutter on let off 19 5.0

[@ProfessorMikee]

Takin it to Ford to get ECM recalibrated

[@Brian_195]

The fluttering is a quick easy fix; they just have to reprogram something in the ECM. The ticking is more complicated, as it most likely has to do with the lining of the cylinder walls. Sometimes, they replace the engines and sometimes you can’t get them to do anything.

[@ProfessorMikee]

I read the same thing on f150 forums

[@Brian_195]

@@ProfessorMikee I have a 2019 F-150 Lariat Roush Off Road with the 5.0 L and I’ve been fortunate to not have had those issues, or the common oil consumption issue. And, that’s after 20K miles, so fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[@christopherr97]

No it’s not, they reprogrammed and then replaced and reprogrammed again. Both did not work.

[@christopherr97]

@@Brian_195 pistons or the manifold is messed up for sure

[@andrewtexas3318]

YOU rookies! Don’t ever buy a first year production vehicle unless it is Lexus or Toyota. Ford stealership service departments are the worst.

[@mjuberian]

I had a 2019 with all the same issues.. they are total garbage. Got a 2020 Tundra and never looking back.

[@ProfessorMikee]

My dads 2005 Toyota Tundra is still kicking with no problema

[@grey5.043]

It’s normal mine has 166’000 miles and it sounds like that it’s all normal and the transmission making noises

[@ProfessorMikee]

Thanks Pete 👍🏽

[@mattweeks2272]

I have an 18 f150 with the 5.0. I have the same tick. 42k miles on it and I haul an 8,000lb trailer daily with it. It’s been flawless. Doesn’t burn oil, doesn’t have power loss. The 5.4 3v is your buddy’s 04. The tick in that is a cam phaser issue. The 5.0, it’s not the same reason for the sound. One of the reasons some are saying the 5.0s have the tick are because of the high pressure fuel system for the dual fuel injection system. Idk how true it is. However, I wouldn’t bat an eye on the tick in with the 5.0. Ive owned mine since new and it’s been flawless. Just do your oil changes every 3-5k miles and use 5w20 motorcraft oil and motorcraft filters. You’ll be fine

[@ProfessorMikee]

Thanks for the tip!

[@therinstitute5243]

It's your HPFP!!!!! HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS SOUND LIKE A SEWING MACHINE!!!!!

[@edwinjh6085]

My 2019 5.0 had the vct problem I took my truck to ford 4 times an said nothing was wrong even when it threw the check engine code they said nothing was wrong it was until the truck rain so bad it couldn’t even stay running they fixed it but the knocking an shuttering on cold start seems to be normal on these Last ford I’ll ever buy Ford customer service is garbage they should be ashamed of what there doing to the American people

[@ProfessorMikee]

Thank you for the feedback! Don’t forget to subscribe:)

[@kennethharper3514]

Hello guys my 2018 F150 has the same issues it's in the shop at Ford and warranty is trying not to cover any of it. Warranty is saying those issues have been normal with Ford F150 and that my dealership is trying to make money by saying all 4 VCT's need replacing I'm tired yall 😂😂😂 really

[@Liquormans]

2020 same

[@Mikey-wf9py]

It's all the manufacturers these days it's annoying I have 16 Silverado It has no issues It's actually meant but I'm debating on trading it in for F-150 10 speed 5 L but it's like I'm just trading one company's b******* for another might just get a tundra and call it a day but I'm going to go with the v8 one the new ones probably going to have issues too It might just be the times when because I will say I do blue collar work and this poor quality of work is showing up everywhere not just cars I'm talking landscaping carpentry s*** I go to McDonald's and they can't even get my burger right Right now nobody's working cuz of covid and companies are desperate so they're hiring anyone not to mention the chip shortage and all the other supply shortages in the world I would stay away from anything made 2018 and newer honestly it's making me want to just get like a 2006 Silverado with like 80,000 original miles on it and just spend 15 grand and call today I'll try to find a HD one with the 6 L or Denali

[@redemon5]

If it's running good and there's no check engine lights leave it alone, I have the same vehicle, with all those sounds, engine running great, done some hauling running long distances and truck is good just warm it right at the start change the oil, filters, change to premium gas for a bit, that's it bro it's and engine it makes noise your good

[@ProfessorMikee]

My light did come on, I ran the tuner it said random multiple cylinder misfire but then the check engine light went away 2 days later

[@karlschauff7989]

Timing chain rattle is very bad in the long run. The ticking is most likely piston slap, which will get worse and causes wear to the pistons and cylinder bore if unaddressed.

[@jonathanhaney5673]

@@karlschauff7989 how do you address it?

[@karlschauff7989]

@@jonathanhaney5673 Piston slap? A new short-block or pay a company that specializes in 5.0 Coyotes to sleeve it. The 3rd gen blocks don't have steel liners like the 1st and 2nd gen blocks. Ford used a metal arc spraying method that deposits a super thin layer of metal onto the aluminum bores but a lot of engines coming off the assembly line have very excessive piston-cylinder bore clearances that lead to loud tapping and knocking noises. The timing chain issue is something totally different. Ford has revised and revised cam phasers and timing chains on their newer engines for years and I don't think they'll ever eliminate all the ways the timing chains develop rattles. They keep trying to bandaid it with software updates but it just seems to eliminate one situation where they would rattle but create new situations where the phasers would rattle. They tried making the oil passages bigger in the 3.5 EB that feed the phasers but that hasn't eliminated it entirely. Not sure what is going on with Ford that's caused the problem to persist for so many years across different engines. It's really frustrating tbh.

[@hijodepuuu]

Ford dealerships are a joke. You can tell them your V8 engine sounds like a lawnmower engine and they'll still tell you that's normal. Stop buying from these greedy ass car manufacturers who don't seem to care about their customers one bit.

[@2Gra21]

Maybe your cam phaser are going bad. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ProfessorMikee]

I think it’s just the ECM needs to be recalibrated from what iv read on the f150 forums but not sure

[@ManiacSkateboarding]

I have all these issues. Even got my transmission replaced at 28,000 miles. Truck is a piece of shit. Mine is a 2020. Never buying a ford again lol

[@banacek8675]

NEVER BUY A FORD. I’ve been inundated one problem after the next and my truck is just 6 years old. The warranty is up and Ford refuses to fix anything despite the fact that the issues cannot have possibly been due to owner fault. Even when my engine blew at 55k they told me I was over the miles. I religiously change my oil - fully synthetic every 5k. And most of my driving is highway miles. There’s no reason why this should have happened and the people at Ford in Limerick, Pa couldn’t care less. I’ve been a loyal Ford owner through thick and thin but this one will be my last mistake.

[@kennyford3162]

ouch sounds like a lot

[@ProfessorMikee]

it is what it is :/

[@kimle2796]

Contemplating between Ford F150 5.0L vs Toyota Tundra. But.....Ford is continuing to make problematic trucks.

[@bradvincet1848]

All those annoyances and making payments on top of it! If you respect your money you should be pissed! I'll keep my 11 5.0 until major repairs.

[@ProfessorMikee]

Yea good thing the truck is paid off 🙏🏽

[@ms1406]

I think the ecoboost motors r better made engines tbh...

[@ProfessorMikee]

:0

[@sandybell5052]

Something they say about fords ford stands for fix or repair daily it’s truth to that, if the same problem is Happening after 16 years that’s a red flag 🚩 baby

[@NajeraJavier]

The 5.0 is a bad motor, Ford is putting all there attention in the 3.5 eco boost.

[@northlander4370]

v8's will be history in a couple years ...turbo charged v6's are kings ...

[@ProfessorMikee]

might be who knows

[@redemon5]

Can't accept that fact, v8 engine always

[@edkennedy7952]

Ya those Eco boosts don't have any issues lol.

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

Dude, I hope the techs don’t laugh at you when you take it in. 🤣🤣

[@ProfessorMikee]

Don’t worry I will fill you in on it haha