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07-27-2004, 07:52 AM | #1 | |
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Ticking noise
2001, 50,000 miles. On start up, my engine makes a very noticeable ticking/tapping noise. It goes away after about 30 seconds and the truck has always run great.
The shop said that if I'd ever had anything but 5/20 oil in it, it would cause damage to the valve train. I bought the car used and have always put 5/20 in it. Shop says there's a TSB on this, but darned if I can find it. Anyone ever heard of this? There's 15K miles left on my warranty. Any help appreciated! |
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07-28-2004, 03:15 PM | #2 | |
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There has been much debate on oil selection for the Escape. I know that Ford recommends the 5w20, but they only do it to get a better fuel economy rating. The wear characteristics for 5w20 oil are not very good. I have been running 5w30 and 0w30 (winter) synthetic oil in my 2001 escape for over 100k with no problems. The engine is as quiet as the day I bought it.
Complain some more about the engine noise that isn't normal, the dealers usually love warranty work. It is no skin off their backs. |
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07-28-2004, 05:52 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Ticking noise
cam noise has been pretty common. they take off the rocker and retorque the cams.
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10-05-2004, 07:53 PM | #4 | |
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Try using a motocraft oil filter. My mom had the same problem & mechanic told her her to use that filter. Then problem went away.
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