| Issue ID | 659478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215161 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/11/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine has had a ticking noise in engine since day i bought the truck. Talked to dealership and they said normal noise from 04 f-150 trition they have since closed. Went to another dealership was told same thing. Broke down went to hometown mechanic replaced cam gears after another dealership asked if it sounded like a diesel. Also pulled valve cover off to find valve spring and rocker arm on cam. Total discounted cost from friend was $2400 not counting machining heads. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TARKIO , MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14514KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 19/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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| Dealer's name | NORTHWEST FORD MARYVILLE MO |
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