ticking when cold

[flatire]

i have a 91 and when i start it,it makes a ticking sound from the left side of the engine compartment(passenger side).it makes the sound for about 7 seconds then stops for about the same amount of timebefore it starts again.after it warms up it doesnt tick anymore.anyone know whats goin on with the olford.


thanx flatire

[99explorer4x4]

My 99 is in the shop right now for this same problem, it turns out it is the timing chain. Or in my case, the timing chain tensioner. Some explorers had a recall for this, I would check on fords website and see if yours was one of them. Good Luck! Lyn

[mfayant]

it might be noisy lifter, try some oil treatment and see what happens.

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