Ticking noise on start up
 

Use a stock OEM Ford oil filter. Some aftermarket filters claim they have anti drainback check valve built in,but they don't always work and the oil drains out of the top end, once the oil pumps up the noise goes away.

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I have a 99 ford exp with a 5.4 engine with o/d the engine is making a noise from the engine when i start and when i accelerate? what could this be

Questions about this fix
 

Did you have fuel mileage problems before you fixed your truck? Did this fix that also? I have a 99 expedition sounds like a valve tick (familiar huh) I've gone from about 16 miles to the gallon down to 11 on a good week. And, I haven't been able to find that tool for under 85 dollars. The link that is on this post costs $141.

this is def back from the grave, im having this same problem / symptoms. and where is this $20 tool? the link says its like $140 if its defenitely the lifters then what other possibility can this be.

mine started out like a minor minor tick noise. then over time it has significantly gotten worse. in neutral tick, tick tick, ticktick, tick...tick...i have fuel treated oil changed motor flushed and used premium fuel. it seemed to work for a short period and then it returned pressing throttle on acceleration rattles then it weans out and on decelleration it rattles. i was advised new engine by 3 mechanics, but no check engine light has come on, no power loss no over heating feul consuption still the same, still runs like it has since i bought it. and other diagnosis was lifter and either valve. or both.

at first i thought it was a bent rod but wouldnt i have power loss and oil leaking everywhere. this is the first and only major problem i have had on this truck it has been running like a champ even with 117500 miles on it.